Interstate 80 thru Wyoming and Nebraska
We are planning a trip to Nebraska, and Illinois this summer and I was wondering do I need to be overly concerned about winds thru Wyoming and eastern Nebraska. I know there are issues during the wi...
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Dave Pete wrote:
You won't have any trouble across I-80 in summer, unless it's windy that day. ;)
Seriously, our wind is worst in winter. Prevailing is out of the southwest, so like said, a nice tailwind eastbound. Winter jet stream usually near us, then migrates northward in summer.
Summer can bring really cool looking distant Thunderstorms. When they are by you you can get bad winds (any direction). But those are not long lasting, and generally afternoon, not morning. Winter winds due to jet stream proximity can last weeks straight.
Wyoming, especially southern, is best seen with a low sun angle (mornings and late afternoon, evening). Shadows give nice visual depth.
Drive safe and have a nice trip.
Agreed!
WYDOT is good about posting road conditions.
Where are you located in WY?
