WYDOT Reports Persistent Slick Roads, Snow Impacts Across Albany County

Wyoming Department of Transportation monitoring for the Southeast District, which covers Albany County and the Laramie area, recorded repeated winter-driving advisories across the first week of January. The WYOROAD District 1 page was updated frequently between Jan. 2 and Jan. 9, 2026 and posted route-by-route, time-stamped reports noting slick spots, black ice, blowing snow and reduced visibility.

On Jan. 9, the District 1 page showed two Laramie-area segments on I-80 and US-30 listed as "Slick in Spots with Snowfall." Those entries covered the stretch between Exit 279, Cooper Cove Road, and Exit 290, Quealy Dome, and the segment between Exit 290, Quealy Dome, and Laramie. The last-report time for those Laramie-area entries was Jan. 9, 2026 at 07:00 AM. Other I-80 segments nearer Rawlins and Elk Mountain were described on the same date as "Slick with Snowfall, Strong Winds, Blowing Snow." WY 130 between Green Rock and Centennial was logged as "Slick with Snowfall" on Jan. 7 and Jan. 8.

These time-stamped advisories matter for Albany County because I-80 is the primary east-west freight and commuter corridor through the region, and WY 130 provides a key connection to Snowy Range and mountain communities. Recurrent slick conditions and blowing snow increase travel times, reduce visibility for commercial and passenger vehicles, and raise the potential for weather-related incidents that can disrupt daily commuting, deliveries and emergency response. For residents who travel to the University of Wyoming, regional courts, medical appointments or work shifts, the variability of conditions from one segment to the next makes pre-trip checks essential.

WYDOT’s WYOROAD District 1 page functions as the operational, on-the-ground resource for these updates. Albany County drivers should consult that page for the latest, time-stamped conditions before setting out. Local officials and emergency managers use the same operational intelligence to prioritize road treatments and responder staging; sustained winter conditions will require continued coordination between WYDOT, county crews and state patrol to maintain safe travel corridors.

Practical steps for travelers include verifying current WYOROAD District 1 reports, allowing extra travel time, and postponing nonessential trips during posted advisories. As winter weather persists, timely information from WYDOT will remain the key tool for residents and officials managing safety and mobility across Albany County.