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Higher prices are hurting the tradition of the summer road trip as we near a national average of $3 per gallon.

Brian Siegfried says he was driving on the highway when he saw snow tumbling toward him.

After midnight and through early Friday, a chance of snow will be present for the entire eastern side of Wyoming, as far west as Rawlins.

This time around, oil prices have been the culprit for gasoline prices rising to their highest level in over 130 days.

WYDOT reminds drivers that parking on any section of closed roadway is prohibited and delays WYDOT's efforts to reopen the road.

The latest road conditions can be found at WyoRoad.info or by calling 511.

Other drivers should stay a safe distance behind the plow until it's safe to pass, WYDOT says.

For current road conditions, visit WyoRoad.info, call 511 or use the WYDOT 511 app for smartphones.