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National Weather Service Forecast for Medicine Bow

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District Comments
District 1 (Southeast) I80: Road damage, right lane blocked EASTBOUND between Elk Mountain and Arlington at milepost 246, proceed with caution.

I80: Road damage, right lane blocked EASTBOUND between Elk Mountain and Walcott Jct at milepost 235, proceed with caution.

I80: Crash, all lanes blocked WESTBOUND near Arlington at milepost 269.7, be prepared to stop, expect delays.

I80: Stalled vehicle, right lane blocked WESTBOUND near Arlington at milepost 272.76, expect delays.

I80: Multiple Crashes, all lanes blocked WESTBOUND near Arlington at milepost 275, be prepared to stop, expect delays.

I80: Crash, left lane blocked WESTBOUND near Arlington at milepost 270, expect delays.

I80: Crash, all lanes blocked WESTBOUND at milepost 325, be prepared to stop, expect delays.



Conditions
Route Location Conditions Advisories Restrictions Last Report Time Cameras Sensors
US 30/287 Between I-80, Walcott Jct and Hanna Jct Wet with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 40000 GVW due to gusting winds
US 287/US 30 from milepost 235.230 to 244.040
Width restriction: 14 ft
  Apr 3, 2026, 06:08 AM   Walcott Junction Hanna Junction   Walcott Junction
Between Hanna Jct and Medicine Bow Slick with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 40000 GVW due to gusting winds
  Apr 3, 2026, 06:08 AM    
Between Medicine Bow and Rock River Dry with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 40000 GVW due to gusting winds
  Apr 3, 2026, 06:08 AM   Rock River  
WY 487 Between Medicine Bow and the South Jct WY 77 Dry with Strong Winds None None   Apr 3, 2026, 06:32 AM   Medicine Bow  

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.