I-80 · Wyoming · Elevation 8,640 ft

Is I-80 open between Laramie and Cheyenne right now?

Live WYDOT road alerts and snow on I-80 over the summit between Laramie and Cheyenne, the highest point on I-80.

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8,640 ft
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~8 mi
southeast of Laramie on I-80
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Snow at the I-80 summit

USDA SNOTEL station Crow Creek, 8,320 ft, about 3 miles east of the summit. Depth and temperature are hourly readings from the station, not the resort's report.

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About I-80 Summit (Laramie)

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I-80 Summit (Laramie) carries I-80 over the Laramie Mountains at 8,640 ft. Here's what to watch, and when it bites.

When it closes

WYDOT closes I-80 between Laramie and Cheyenne for snow, blowing snow and high wind several times most winters, and the stretch west of Laramie toward Arlington and Elk Mountain closes for wind even more often. High-profile vehicles are often restricted before the full closure. Read why I-80 closes in Wyoming.

Wind is the main reason

On this part of I-80 the closures come from wind and blowing snow more than from deep snow. Light, high-profile trailers are the first to be restricted. WYDOT's cameras aren't in MileCheck's feed yet, so the map shows alerts and snow.

I-80 Summit (Laramie) questions, answered

Is I-80 open between Laramie and Cheyenne?

The live map above shows closures and incidents on I-80 near the summit, from WYDOT. See the Wyoming road conditions map.

Why does I-80 close in Wyoming?

Mostly wind and blowing snow. See why I-80 closes in Wyoming.

How high is the I-80 summit?

8,640 feet, between Laramie and Cheyenne, the highest point on I-80. Compare Donner Pass and Parleys Summit.

How far is the summit from Laramie?

About 8 miles southeast on I-80, and about 40 miles west of Cheyenne.

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