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WYDOT advises weather to impact I-80 and I-25 Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is advising Wyoming residents and visitors that strong winds and blowing snow are likely to impact the Interstate 80 and Interstate 25... Read more »

01/17/20 6:24 AM

Wind chills dip to zero Wednesday

CASPER, Wyo. — Today’s forecast from the National Weather Service for the Casper area calls for sunny skies, and a high near 28 degrees. Wind chill values, however, are predicted... Read more »

01/15/20 8:19 AM

I-80 closed near Evanston due to winter conditions

CASPER, Wyo. — I-80 between Evanston and Lyman is closed due to winter conditions. That portion of the interstate closed at about 2:07 pm, according to the Wyoming Department of... Read more »

01/14/20 3:01 PM

‘Heavy band’ of snow in the west Tuesday, Casper may see rain and snow Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — Western Wyoming is likely to see snow on Tuesday, decreasing in the evening. “A heavy snow band is moving into western Wyoming this morning,” the National Weather... Read more »

01/14/20 11:05 AM

Wind chill values as low as zero for Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. — Partly sunny conditions are called for in the National Weather Service forecast for January 14, 2020. That will come with a steady temperature around 27 degrees and wind... Read more »

01/14/20 4:30 AM

Footage shows dramatic near-miss with Highway Patrol Vehicle (VIDEO)

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Highway Patrol has released dramatic video of a near miss on a Wyoming Highway. Identified only as happening recently, the video shows a tense near miss... Read more »

01/13/20 5:10 PM

Teton Pass to close for avalanche mitigation Monday

CASPER, Wyo. — WY 22 over Teton Pass will close at 2 pm Monday, Jan. 13 so that avalanche mitigation efforts can be conducted. “Windy conditions are creating snow loading... Read more »

01/13/20 11:59 AM

Snow expected along I-80 corridor in Wyoming, 18 inches possible in mountains

CASPER, Wyo. — Scattered snow showers are forecast between Rawlins and Laramie on Monday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne, there is also a chance of snow... Read more »

01/13/20 8:55 AM

Ten avalanches near Teton Pass so far in 2020, WYDOT deploying mitigation efforts (VIDEO)

CASPER, Wyo. — Two avalanche slides near Teton Pass on Thursday, Jan. 9 have closed WY 22 between Wilson and the Idaho state line. That brings the total number of... Read more »

01/09/20 2:54 PM

WYDOT: driver able to walk away unharmed from 150 foot wide avalanche slide

CASPER, Wyo. — The driver of a delivery box truck was unharmed after his vehicle was caught in an avalanche slide on Thursday, Jan. 9. The local driver’s truck become... Read more »

01/09/20 2:27 PM

Breaking: Second avalanche on Teton pass, one vehicle stuck in first on Thursday

UPDATE: WYDOT has confirmed that there was a second slide on Thursday. Preliminary surveillance of the area does not indicate that any further vehicles have been impacted. An earlier avalanche... Read more »

01/09/20 1:43 PM

‘Bitterly cold’: Possible record breaking lows forecast for Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Parts of Wyoming could see record breaking low temperatures next week. Prior to that, there is a “slight chance” of snow in Casper on Thursday afternoon and... Read more »

01/09/20 11:54 AM

Windchill could dip below zero Friday night

CASPER, Wyo. — Much of Western Wyoming remains under a Winter Weather Advisory through Thursday morning. The National Weather Service says that snow is expected continue in the western part... Read more »

01/09/20 7:23 AM

Snowstorm coming to western Wyoming, may drop 18-24 inches in the mountains

CASPER, Wyo. — A storm is expected to drop snow on western Wyoming on Wednesday, Jan. 8 and through Thursday. “Expect the highest accumulations in the Tetons,” a Winter Weather... Read more »

01/08/20 10:02 AM

Windy again today after 75 mph gusts in Casper on Tuesday

CASPER, Wyo. – The relentless wind over the past few days hasn’t given up just yet. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, strong winds will continue through Wednesday... Read more »

01/08/20 5:01 AM

NWS: Gusts over 60 mph today, possible snow and ‘bitterly cold’ temps by Friday

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming’s winds will continue to hassle the state through much of the week. The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a special weather statement warning of... Read more »

01/07/20 5:07 AM

Portions of Wyoming may see 70 mph wind gusts Monday, snow

CASPER, Wyo. — “High Wind Warning” advisories are in effect across areas of Wyoming on Monday, Jan. 6. In the Cody Foothills, wind gusts up to 60 mph are forecast... Read more »

01/06/20 10:06 AM

Windy Wyoming: Closures persist on highways Monday, including I-80, I-25, US 287

CASPER, Wyo. — With windy conditions on Monday morning, portions of I-80 are closed to all traffic in Wyoming and portions of I-25 are closed to “light, high profile traffic.”... Read more »

01/06/20 9:25 AM

I-80 partially closed again overnight, extreme winds continue in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming’s persistent powerful winds, with gusts reaching 75 mph at times, again caused parts of I-80 to close on Sunday night. According to WYDOT, I-80 from Laramie... Read more »

01/06/20 4:58 AM

Stranded hunter rescued near Medicine Bow

CASPER, Wyo. — A man whose truck became stuck in the snow while hunting northeast of Medicine Bow has been rescued. The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office received a report at... Read more »

01/03/20 5:09 PM

Wyoming highways, including I-80, facing closures due to winter conditions

CASPER, Wyo. — Several Wyoming highways including portions of I-80 are seeing closures on Friday, Jan. 3. I-80 is closed in both directions between Laramie and Rawlins due to winter... Read more »

01/03/20 9:30 AM

‘High Wind Watch’: 60 mph gusts may return to Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — High winds may return to parts of central Wyoming along with an approaching cold front. A “High Wind Watch” warning is in effect from late Friday night... Read more »

01/03/20 9:07 AM

Video shows Amazon truck losing control near windy Wyo border

CASPER, Wyo. – Video of an Amazon truck struggling to stay on the road started circulating on social media on Wednesday afternoon. The video, show by Denver news TV storm... Read more »

01/02/20 12:07 PM

With gusts reaching 97 mph recorded yesterday, much of I-80 remains closed Thursday morning

CASPER, Wyo, – One of Wyoming’s most traveled road artery is closed this morning after powerful winds blasted the region on New Year’s Day. According to WYDOT, the majority of... Read more »

01/02/20 5:03 AM

Gusts up to 60 mph in parts of central Wyoming, snow possible in Casper tomorrow

CASPER, Wyo. – It’s apparent one thing will remain constant in the new year. Wind. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, wind gusts in Natrona County will reach... Read more »

12/31/19 1:59 PM

Wyoming ending 2019 with typical high-country snow moisture

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Snow moisture in Wyoming’s high country is typical for this time of year. A Natural Resources Conservation Service report released Monday shows statewide snow moisture right... Read more »

12/30/19 1:18 PM

New Year’s Eve in Casper: -10 degree feel with wind chill, snow may kick off 2020

CASPER, Wyo. — New Year’s Eve in Casper might feel cold and snow could fall on the first day of 2020. Tuesday’s high is forecast at 27 degrees, but the... Read more »

12/30/19 12:28 PM

Western Wyoming may see over 21 inches of snow in 2020 New Year’s storm

CASPER, Wyo. — Mountains in western Wyoming could see over 21 inches of snow in a storm forecast to begin New Year’s Eve. The storm may begin late Tuesday and... Read more »

12/30/19 8:57 AM

Travelers face snow in Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska

DENVER (AP) — A winter storm is bringing snow to parts of Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska just as many holiday travelers make their way home. Saturday’s storm is forecast to... Read more »

12/28/19 12:34 PM

Snow may kick off cold weekend in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — Heading into the weekend, Casper may see some snow showers. Should the area see snow, the National Weather Service in Riverton predicts that it would begin “mainly... Read more »

12/27/19 11:50 AM

Storm will bring ‘hazardous travel conditions’ in eastern Wyo and Nebraska

CASPER, Wyo. – An incoming storm system will make travel in eastern Wyoming complicated, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne. The NWS issued a winter weather advisory which... Read more »

12/27/19 11:24 AM

Dense fog Friday in Sweetwater County along I-80 until noon

CASPER, Wyo. — Some areas of Wyoming are seeing foggy conditions on Friday, Dec. 27. “Dense fog is expected to continue across Sweetwater County, including I-80 until noon today,” the... Read more »

12/27/19 9:56 AM

Southeast Wyoming may see ‘heavy snow accumulation’ beginning Friday

CASPER, Wyo. — Southeastern Wyoming and western Nebraska could see “moderate to heavy snow accumulations from very late Friday through Sunday morning.” Between 5-8 inches of snow could fall in... Read more »

12/26/19 9:47 AM

Snow may fall New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — The post-Christmas snowfall on Thursday morning is expected to peter out by 10 am. Less than a half inch of daytime snow accumulation is called for in... Read more »

12/26/19 9:08 AM

Crash closes highways between Casper and Moneta

CASPER, Wyo. — US 20 and US 26 between Casper and Moneta is closed due to a crash. The road was closed as of 5:56 am Thursday, Dec. 26, according... Read more »

12/26/19 8:50 AM

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WYDOT advises weather to impact I-80 and I-25 Friday

NWS Special Weather Statement: High winds, snow for Friday

Idaho man killed in avalanche, second snowmobiler safe

Fierce Friday winds up to 75 mph expected in southeast Wyoming

Wind chills still at zero for Thurs., 50% chance of snow Fri. night

Natrona County to launch new emergency alert mass notification system

Wind chills dip to zero Wednesday

I-80 closed near Evanston due to winter conditions

‘Heavy band’ of snow in the west Tuesday, Casper may see rain and snow Friday

Wind chill values as low as zero for Tuesday

Footage shows dramatic near-miss with Highway Patrol Vehicle (VIDEO)

Teton Pass to close for avalanche mitigation Monday

Snow expected along I-80 corridor in Wyoming, 18 inches possible in mountains

Ten avalanches near Teton Pass so far in 2020, WYDOT deploying mitigation efforts (VIDEO)

WYDOT: driver able to walk away unharmed from 150 foot wide avalanche slide

Breaking: Second avalanche on Teton pass, one vehicle stuck in first on Thursday

‘Bitterly cold’: Possible record breaking lows forecast for Wyoming

Windchill could dip below zero Friday night

Snowstorm coming to western Wyoming, may drop 18-24 inches in the mountains

Windy again today after 75 mph gusts in Casper on Tuesday

NWS: Gusts over 60 mph today, possible snow and ‘bitterly cold’ temps by Friday

Portions of Wyoming may see 70 mph wind gusts Monday, snow

Windy Wyoming: Closures persist on highways Monday, including I-80, I-25, US 287

I-80 partially closed again overnight, extreme winds continue in Wyoming

Stranded hunter rescued near Medicine Bow

Wyoming highways, including I-80, facing closures due to winter conditions

‘High Wind Watch’: 60 mph gusts may return to Casper

Video shows Amazon truck losing control near windy Wyo border

With gusts reaching 97 mph recorded yesterday, much of I-80 remains closed Thursday morning

Gusts up to 60 mph in parts of central Wyoming, snow possible in Casper tomorrow

Wyoming ending 2019 with typical high-country snow moisture

New Year’s Eve in Casper: -10 degree feel with wind chill, snow may kick off 2020

Western Wyoming may see over 21 inches of snow in 2020 New Year’s storm

Travelers face snow in Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska

Snow may kick off cold weekend in Casper

Storm will bring ‘hazardous travel conditions’ in eastern Wyo and Nebraska

Dense fog Friday in Sweetwater County along I-80 until noon

Southeast Wyoming may see ‘heavy snow accumulation’ beginning Friday

Snow may fall New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Casper

Crash closes highways between Casper and Moneta

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