Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

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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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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Interstate 80 Extended Closure