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Strong Winds Expected Monday Night & Continuing Through Tuesday. Critical to Extreme Fire Weather Conditions Possible Across The Eastern High Plains Tuesday With Snow & Possible Snow Squalls West of Interstate 25.

High Wind Watch Tuesday

Winter Storm Watch and Snow Squalls Tuesday

3:30PM 2/15 - The High Wind Watch has been expanded into Laramie County for Monday evening into Tuesday. Expect southwest winds to begin in Carbon county Monday evening, then turn more west-southwest to westerly during the day and spread eastward. Widespread gusts of 50 to 65 mph are expected with localized gusts over 70 mph possible in the typical wind prone areas. While confidence is lower further east at this time, there is still potential for strong winds exceeding 60 mph in far eastern Wyoming and the Nebraska panhandle. With dry conditions expected over the High Plains, fire danger will be very high on Tuesday. Avoid outdoor burning or any activities that could cause a spark.

February 15, 4:30PM - A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the mountains from 5 AM Tuesday through 5 AM Thursday. 12 to 18 inches of snow expected, with locally higher amounts possible in the peaks. On Tuesday morning, conditions are favorable for snow squalls along and west of the Laramie Range (highlighted area). Hazardous driving conditions possible with near-whiteout conditions within snow squalls.