We will begin to see a prolonged period of moderate to heavy snowfall for the Snowy and Sierra Madres Ranges where 1 to 2 feet of snow accumulation will be possible.
Snowfall totals remain uncertain for areas between Cheyenne and Alliance, so the Winter Storm Watch remains in effect with additional updates expected later today.
A Winter Storm Warning has been posted for the Sierra Madre and Snowy Range Mountains of southeast Wyoming, according to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service.
Forecasters are warning of ''Wind gusts in excess of 45-55mph will create low visibility and near blizzard conditions at times when combined with accumulating snow.''
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the Sierra Madre Range, where a combination of 8-12 inches of snow and very strong winds will combine to create hazardous winter weather conditions
Forecasters with the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service are saying there is a possibility that a "potent weather system" could hit southeast Wyoming next week.