Breezy Afternoons and Scattered Showers Expected This Weekend

High Plains weather brings a mix of mild temperatures, rain chances, and gusty winds to Cheyenne and Laramie.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:55pm

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting depicting the vast, open plains of Wyoming under a dramatic, stormy sky. The natural elements dominate the scene, with minimal physical structures or objects visible in the distance.The looming storm clouds and gusting winds over the High Plains foreshadow the changeable weather conditions expected to impact Cheyenne and Laramie this weekend.Cheyenne Today

The National Weather Service is forecasting a typical spring weekend for Cheyenne and Laramie, with a blend of breezy afternoons, scattered showers, and mild temperatures. While the rain is unlikely to significantly impact the ongoing drought or fire danger, the region can expect a few rounds of precipitation, especially on Saturday and Tuesday.

Why it matters

The High Plains region of Wyoming has been dealing with persistent drought conditions, making any precipitation events noteworthy. The breezy, changeable weather also poses challenges for outdoor activities and wildfire management in the area.

The details

According to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service, a cold front moving through the region on Friday will bring more moisture, cooler temperatures, and increased cloud cover. This will lead to a chance of showers on Friday, with a better chance of scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. Conditions will dry out on Sunday and Monday, increasing wildfire danger due to the expected gusty winds. Another storm system is forecast to arrive on Tuesday, bringing a chance of rain and high-elevation snow showers.

  • A cold front will move through the area this evening, bringing improved moisture, cooler temperatures, and more cloud cover on Friday.
  • There will be a chance of scattered PM showers and isolated thunderstorms on Saturday.
  • Widespread wetting rainfall is unlikely, but a disorganized storm system will bring cooler temperatures and a slightly better chance for rain and high elevation snow showers on Tuesday into Wednesday.

The players

Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service

The local office of the National Weather Service that issued the forecast for the Cheyenne and Laramie areas.

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What they’re saying

“A cold front moving through the area this evening will bring improved moisture, cooler temperatures, and more cloud cover into the High Plains for Friday.”

— Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service

What’s next

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the weather patterns and provide updated forecasts as the weekend approaches.

The takeaway

While the upcoming weekend weather in Cheyenne and Laramie won't be a drought-buster, the mix of showers, breezy conditions, and mild temperatures is typical for this time of year in the High Plains region. Residents should be prepared for changeable weather and the potential for increased wildfire danger.