Cheyenne NWS: Blowing, Drifting Snow Poses I-80 Travel Problems
The Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service is warning of continued travel problems caused by blowing, drifting snow.
The issues are expected to especially be a problem on Interstate 80, As of 10:15 this morning, I-80 was closed between Laramie and Walcott Junction to light, high profile vehicles..
The weather service says weather-related travel challenges are likely to continue:
Another round of snow later today will bring light to moderate snow accumulations to portions of the area, including east-central Wyoming and the northern Nebraska panhandle. Strong gusty winds across the wind prone areas of southeast Wyoming may result in periods of blowing and drifting snow along portions of Interstate 80.
Winter Storm Warnings for the mountains are expected to expire on time early this morning. However, more accumulating snow is expected late this afternoon and through tonight. Strong gusty winds are possible for the wind prone areas of southeast Wyoming. #wywx #newx #wyoroad pic.twitter.com/FBO5d0UwQF
— NWS Cheyenne (@NWSCheyenne) February 6, 2021
RT @wydot1: Troopers reported thigh-high snowdrifts at Wagonhound on I-80 yesterday. Blowing and drifting snow continues on I-80, especially near Arlington. Watch for blowing snow, slick spots, mainly west of Laramie. More snow tonight. #wyoroad pic.twitter.com/dTshsMLyFg #wywx
— NWS Cheyenne (@NWSCheyenne) February 6, 2021
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