Wyoming I-80 Snow Closed May 18th? – YUP –

HOLD ON! - It's May 18th, and Wyoming's I-80 is closed due to snow?

YUP!

This is not the first time that has happened. But it has been a while since that stretch of road has been closed in the middle of May.

Between Cheyenne and Laramie, have been opened and closed several times this morning. Keep an eye on that one.

Yes, significant portions of Interstate 80 are closed or restricted in Wyoming due to a major spring storm bringing heavy wet snow and severe, gusting crosswinds.

Western Wyoming: The westbound lanes between Airport/Baxter Roads and Point of Rocks are closed due to winter conditions.

Segments between Rock Springs and Point of Rocks are closed to all high-profile vehicles (under 20,000 GVW) due to dangerous extreme blow-over risks and gusting winds.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for areas extending from Wamsutter east through Rawlins, Elk Mountain, and the I-80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. This area is expecting heavy accumulating snow and 50+ mph crosswinds that can drop visibility to near zero, which may trigger full closures along these stretches.

Follow what is going on and look at current conditions with WYDOT road web cams at WYDO511

Because conditions are fluid and sections are regularly transitioning from open with restrictions to fully closed, you can check the most immediate status for your route using the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Live Map or by dialing 511.