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SYNOPSIS: Light snow will continue to spread across central, southern, and eastern Wyoming Christmas night, with the heaviest snow falling across the south and east. Snowfall totals will generally range from 1 to 3 inches, with little snowfall anticipated in the Big Horn Basin. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are possible in Sweetwater and southern Lincoln counties where winter weather advisories are in effect until 11 PM Christmas night. The snow will gradually decrease from west-to-east late Christmas night and Saturday morning. Clearing skies will leave bitterly cold temperatures over the weekend, with lows dipping below zero escpecially across the low elevations of the west.
Impact to travel will continue across southern, central, and eastern Wyoming Christmas night into Saturday morning. The snow and wind will combine to create slick roads and reduced visibilites at times. Those with outdoor plans should prepare for the return of winter conditions. High temperatures will only be in the teens Christmas and Saturday, with overnight lows below zero. Clearing skies Saturday night will set the stage for lows Sunday morning to be well below zero, particularly in the basins and valleys of far west Wyoming. Those areas of the far west could be 15 below to 30 below zero by sunrise Sunday. Anyone with backcountry activities should also keep up-to-date on the latest avalanche conditions and forecasts, as fresh snow on a weak base could elevate the chances for avalaches.
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Click Image To Enlarge Current Winter Storm Watches Warnings and Advisories - Advisories across Lincoln and Sweetwater Counties are in effect until 11 PM Christmas night. Advisories in SE Wyoming are in effect into Saturday morning. |
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