Snow storm expected to hit large part of Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The National Weather Service has upgraded winter weather warnings for Wyoming.

A blizzard warning is now in effect from noon Wednesday to noon Thursday for the southeast corner of the state, including Cheyenne and Torrington. That same area was hit by a blizzard last month.

Up to 13 inches (33 centimeters) is possible.

A winter storm warning is in effect for a large area that includes Casper, Gillette, Sheridan, Lander, Rawlins and Laramie.

Up to 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) of snow is possible, with higher amounts in the mountains.

A winter weather advisory is posted for Rock Springs, Riverton, Cody and Yellowstone National Park.

A flood watch is in effect for low lying areas in western Wyoming, including Jackson, Afton, Kemmerer and Cokeville.