GILLETTE, Wyo. — Gillette remains under a winter weather advisory as a storm system continues to bring snow and strong winds to the region.
Campbell County should prepare for another round of winter weather today as a cold front moves through the region. Snow is likely, mainly before 2 p.m., with the possibility of 1–2 inches of accumulation. Patchy blowing snow is expected after 1 p.m., which could reduce visibility on the roads.
At 6:30 a.m., the Wyoming Department of Transportation reported all area roads as being slick with snowfall and blowing snow. No travel advisories had been issued at the time.
Along with the snow, strong winds are expected throughout the day. A northwest wind of 21–25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph, will make for a blustery day. Windchill values could drop to as low as 3 degrees.
The snow is expected to continue tonight, with another 1–2 inches possible. While Thursday will see a break in the snow and wind during the day, another round of light snow is possible Thursday night into Friday morning.
The weekend forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies and a high near 15 on Saturday, with temperatures dropping to a frigid minus 4 degrees Saturday night. Sunday will see a return to sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures.
Early next week looks promising with mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the low 30s by Tuesday.
Detailed Forecast
- Today: Snow likely, mainly before 2 p.m. Patchy blowing snow after 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 22. Windchill values as low as 3. Blustery, with a northwest wind at 21–25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1–2 inches possible.
- Tonight: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 13. Windchill values as low as minus 3. Northwest wind at around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1–2 inches possible.
- Thursday: Cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 23. Windchill values as low as minus 3. Northwest wind at 10–13 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windchill values as low as 7. Southwest wind at 10–13 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
- Friday: A 50% chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northwest wind at 11–13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than an inch possible.
- Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind at 10–13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Northwest wind at 8–14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around minus 4. Southwest wind at 6–8 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 34.
More on the weather is available from the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota.
NOTE: AI tools assisted in the publication of this report.
