national weather service

Further south, parts of I-80 and adjacent highways were closed due to winter conditions.

Four to 10 inches of snow is expected to fall in the Casper area this week.

Travel could be very difficult, with patchy blowing snow significantly reducing visibility.

Wednesday's temperatures will likely be some 30 degrees colder than Tuesday's high temperatures.

The National Weather Service in Riverton on Monday issued a winter storm watch for much of central Wyoming.

For the latest road conditions, call 511, visit WyoRoad.info or download the Wyoming 511 app.

Thursday also has a 70% chance of precipitation, likely in the form of snow, with a high temperature near 22 F.

Visit WyoRoad.info for current road conditions or download the Wyoming 511 app.

Scattered hail as large as apples is likely along with scattered wind gusts of up to 70 mph.

Hikers and campers headed into the impacted areas should be prepared for winter conditions.

The hot, dry conditions are ideal for fire starts.

People in the area are urged to take cover immediately and avoid windows.