the Star-Tribune staff | Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2008 12:00 am
ROCK SPRINGS - The Wyoming Department of Transportation officials have opened the east and westbound lanes of Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Rock Springs.
The high wind weather advisory remains in effect for I-80 between Walcott Junction and Laramie due to strong wind gusts 70+ m.p.h. and on US-30 between Walcott Junction and Medicine Bow. No empty or light trailers are advised on either route.
Roads in southwest Wyoming are being reported as slick with snowfall and blowing snow. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive with caution as well as to call ahead to check the road conditions. Motorists entering Wyoming from Utah can tune into 1610 AM, WYDOT's Highway Advisory Radio, near the Wyoming/Utah state line to get road and travel information. The advisory is also available near Green River and Rock Springs at 1610 AM, and 1610 AM at Rawlins and Walcott Junction.
To be better prepared for winter driving motorists should plan their trips carefully, letting their people know their route of travel and give them an anticipated time of arrival. They should also check road and weather conditions at www.wyoroad.info before leaving home and can periodically check weather conditions along the way by calling 1-888-996-7623 or 511 to keep their people informed of conditions the motorist will be encountering. When using 511 from outside of Wyoming, select the option for 'For Information for Other States,' and select Wyoming. Using these road and weather tools, it is possible for motorists to actually track a storm moving across Wyoming and make better, more informed decisions in traveling during winter months.