High Winds Closed Interstate Corridors, Disrupted Travel Across Albany County

Multiple WYDOT District 1 advisories posted between December 21 and December 22, 2025 described extensive wind driven hazards that affected Interstate 80 and adjacent corridors through Albany County. Segments of I 80 between Exit 267 Wagonhound Road and Exit 335 Buford were listed as dry with dangerous winds and an extreme blow over risk. Several stretches were closed to all high profile vehicles under 35,000 lb gross vehicle weight due to gusting winds.

Specific stretches between Exit 279 Cooper Cove Road and Exit 290 Quealy Dome carried similar warnings in a December 21 report. The roadway between Laramie and Exit 323 Happy Jack Road, and between Exit 323 and Exit 335 Buford, was reported as dry with dangerous winds with closures and restrictions recorded early on December 22. Other routes in the district were affected as well. US 30 and US 287 corridors near Rock River and other wind prone sections were listed as dry with dangerous winds and were subject to high profile vehicle restrictions. WY 130 showed seasonal closure notices above certain mileposts while lower segments carried slick and blowing snow advisories.

District 1 page timestamps indicate repeated updates and active advisories during the two day period, with patrol notes and closure records posted throughout both days. State transportation officials advised drivers to check WYDOT 511 before travel. Live route condition listings and highway camera feeds were noted as available on WYDOT 511 pages. Enforcement of high profile and commercial vehicle restrictions remained active while gusty conditions persisted.

For Albany County residents the advisories translated into delayed shipments, constrained freight movement, and potentially longer commutes for drivers who chose to travel. The timing in late December amplified the effect, increasing the number of travelers and commercial shipments that rely on I 80 as a major east west corridor. Local emergency services and road crews were engaged in monitoring conditions and maintaining safe corridors where possible. Motorists are encouraged to consult WYDOT 511 for current conditions, observe vehicle restrictions, and postpone non essential travel until winds ease.