Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

The following message is relayed at the request of the Wyoming Department of Transportation at 5 AM on December 18th.

Interstate 80 between Laramie and Rawlins is expected to be closed through Friday morning due to high winds and whiteout conditions. At this time Interstate 80 is closed eastbound from Evanston to Rawlins, both lanes from Rawlins to Laramie, and westbound from Cheyenne to Laramie.

Please visit www.wyoroad.info for the latest travel conditions or dial 5-1-1 on your phone. Below is a map of current closures.

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Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

Interstate 80 Extended Closure