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Chain Law
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District Comments
District 1 (Southeast) I80: PARKING LOTS FULL at WAGONHOUND REST AREA, Exit 267, No parking allowed on ramps. near Arlington at milepost 267.

District 2 (Central)
District 4 (Northeast)


Conditions
Route Location Conditions Advisories Restrictions Last Report Time Cameras Sensors
Cheyenne
NWS Forecast
Between the Colorado State Line and Cheyenne Slick in Spots with Snowfall None None Dec 7, 2025, 07:07 AM    
Between Cheyenne and Meriden Dry with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk None Dec 7, 2025, 07:07 AM    
Torrington
NWS Forecast
Between Meriden and WY 151, Bear Mountain Station Slick with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk None Dec 7, 2025, 07:18 AM    
Between WY 151, Bear Mountain Station and WY 161, Silvertip Slick with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk None Dec 7, 2025, 07:18 AM    
Between WY 161, Silvertip and Torrington Dry with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk None Dec 7, 2025, 07:18 AM    
Between Torrington and Lingle Dry None None Dec 7, 2025, 07:18 AM    
Between Lingle and Jay Em Slick in Spots None None Dec 7, 2025, 08:46 AM    
Lusk
NWS Forecast
Between Jay Em and Lusk Slick with Fog None None Dec 7, 2025, 06:03 AM    
Between Lusk and Mule Creek Jct Slick with Fog None None Dec 7, 2025, 06:03 AM    
Newcastle
NWS Forecast
Between Mule Creek Jct and Niobrara/Weston County Line Slick in Spots with Snowfall None None Dec 7, 2025, 07:39 AM    
Between Niobrara/Weston County Line and Newcastle Slick in Spots with Snowfall None None Dec 7, 2025, 05:26 AM    
Between Newcastle and WY 585, Four Corners Slick with Snowfall None None Dec 7, 2025, 02:11 AM    
Between WY 585, Four Corners and the South Dakota State Line Slick with Snowfall None None Dec 7, 2025, 02:11 AM    

Construction Projects
Project Name Project Number WYDOT Contact Contractor Contact Start Date Completion Date Description Road Milepost(s) Surface Delays Last Updated

No active construction projects reported at this time.

*Chain Law - Level 1 Definition
**Chain Law - Level 2 Definition
Other Definitions

Impact Levels Description / Recommended Action
Low Minimal impacts expected, use general caution.
Moderate Some impacts expected, use extra caution. Stay alert for changing road and weather conditions.
High Dangerous impacts expected, use extreme caution, delay travel or consider alternate route. If travel is necessary, slow down and allow extra time.
CLOSED Per W.S. 24-1-109, motorists traveling on a closed road without permission from WYDOT or WHP may be subject to a fine of up to $750 and/or up to 30 days imprisonment.
Seasonal / Long-Duration Event Impact level used to distinguish long-duration events from emergent events.
All travelers are encouraged to check present conditions and forecasts before departing.