Crosswinds across Wyoming.
Denver to Salt Lake City in a saved winter scenario, with strong gusts at Elk Mountain and snow and ice flags along I-80.
Saved example, not a current forecast.
Recorded locations
| Location | Recorded temperature | Recorded warnings |
|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO, USA | 19°F | 0 |
| Cheyenne, WY, USA | 12°F | 2 |
| Laramie, WY, USA | 7°F | 1 |
| Elk Mountain, WY, USA | 9°F | 2 |
| Rawlins, WY, USA | 10°F | 1 |
| Rock Springs, WY, USA | 16°F | 1 |
| Salt Lake City, UT, USA | 25°F | 0 |
The saved route
The saved semi-truck route has seven forecast points and an estimated drive of 9 hours 15 minutes. Conditions vary from Denver through Cheyenne and Laramie to the exposed Elk Mountain segment.
Hazards in the example
Seven hazard entries appear at five locations. The saved analysis flags wind and snow near Cheyenne, black-ice risk at Laramie, and wind or snow farther west around Elk Mountain, Rawlins and Rock Springs.
Along the route
Elk Mountain has sustained wind of 46 km/h, gusts of 78 km/h and visibility of 300 m. Laramie is the coldest forecast point at −14°C. These are values from the saved departure.
Departure timing
Only one departure is included. Compare current forecasts and official road advisories to assess another start time; this saved example has no alternative timing analysis.
What to plan around
Review the wind and visibility near Elk Mountain before taking a high-profile vehicle across Wyoming. Check current road advisories and restrictions when choosing a departure.