Weather

Fog expected Wednesday night in Wyoming basins; Casper to see warming trend

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton said on Wednesday that patchy fog is possible in basins and valleys in the western and central part of the state... Read more »

12/02/20 10:19 AM

NWS: Snow, gusty winds and cold temps today in Casper area

CASPER, Wyo. – Mild temperatures have given way to more winter-like conditions this week in central Wyoming.

12/01/20 6:08 AM

1 to 2 inches of snowfall expected overnight in Casper

CASPER, Wyo — Models are indicating that snow will spread across much of western Wyoming by midnight Monday, said the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. 2-4 inches of snow... Read more »

11/30/20 8:05 PM

Outer Drive in Casper closed to light, high-profile vehicles due to winds Monday

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) announced the closure of Outer Drive (Wyoming Highway 258/SW Wyoming Boulevard) between Mills and Evansville in both directions Monday due to... Read more »

11/30/20 3:17 PM

‘Extreme blow over risk’ on I-25 in Wyoming, gusts exceeding 50 mph

CASPER, Wyo. — There is an “extreme blow over risk” advisory in effect on I-25 in southeast Wyoming as of 9:45 am Monday, Nov. 30. I-25 between Cheyenne and Wheatland... Read more »

11/30/20 9:49 AM

NWS: Elevated fire risk and high winds today in Casper, snow possible tomorrow

CASPER, Wyo. – Continued dry, warm weather and very high winds adds up to elevated fire danger on this last day of November in Natrona County, according to the National... Read more »

11/30/20 5:36 AM

Elevated fire danger Monday in central and SE Wyo including Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo — Persistent drought (nearly 7” below normal annual precipitation) and strong winds in central and southeast Wyoming will bring elevated fire danger Monday afternoon. Southwest winds 25 to... Read more »

11/29/20 2:54 PM

NWS: Tranquil Sunday in Wyo ahead of increased winds, cooler temps, and light snow showers

CASPER, Wyo — Tranquil weather is expected by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton Sunday, with more sunshine and less wind than Saturday. Conditions will remain dry. Cooler but... Read more »

11/29/20 11:18 AM

Extended forecast for Casper and western region: periodic wind and light snow possible Tuesday

For the latest road and travel conditions, visit WYDOT’s Closures and Advisories page. the Wyoming Department of Transportation website. CASPER, Wyo — Mild temperatures and dry weather with periods of... Read more »

11/28/20 9:08 AM

Winds approaching 70 mph on Outer Drive in Casper area

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation reported wind gusts of 66 mph along Outer Drive in the Casper area at around noon on Wendesday. There is an extreme... Read more »

11/25/20 12:07 PM

3-5 inches of snow expected in western Wyoming mountains

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton says that western Wyoming mountains are expected to see 3-5 inches of snow accumulation between Wednesday and Wednesday night. Southwestern areas... Read more »

11/25/20 11:54 AM

I-80 records wind gusts near 70 mph in SE Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — There is an “extreme blow over risk” advisory in effect on I-80 between Laramie and Elk Mountain on Wednesday morning. The Wyoming Department of Transportation says that... Read more »

11/25/20 10:24 AM

Snow and wind to impact travel in Wyoming heading into Thanksgiving

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton says that weather could impact travel in Wyoming beginning on Wednesday through Thanksgiving morning. “The reasons Wyoming starts with a ‘W’…Winter... Read more »

11/24/20 12:32 PM

Sunny, chilly Thanksgiving Day forecast in Casper

CASPER, Wyo. — Thanksgiving is expected to be the coldest day of this week in the Casper area, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton’s forecast. Thanksgiving is expected... Read more »

11/23/20 10:50 AM

Snow expected in Wyoming this week, including Thanksgiving Day

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton says that light snow showers are expected on Monday, Nov. 23 in the western mountains in Wyoming. Snow is also expected... Read more »

11/23/20 10:42 AM

NWS issues 3-month climate outlook for Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo– It is definitively uncertain whether Casper’s or Wyoming’s general climate will behave above, below, or within seasonal seasonal norms the next 3 months. This is according to the... Read more »

11/22/20 7:22 PM

Clear conditions and light breezes continue through Monday for western and central Wyo

Source: National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton CASPER, Wyo — Sunday will be much like yesterday in the central and western Wyoming region, with clear skies, dry weather and... Read more »

11/22/20 9:20 AM

Tranquil weekend forecast for Wyo this weekend, 30 mph gusts in the afternoons for Casper

CASPER, Wyo — Mostly clear skies, seasonably cool temperatures, and light winds are expected in Casper and most of the central and western Wyoming regions this weekend, according to the... Read more »

11/21/20 10:39 AM

Mullen Fire area closure in Wyoming lifted, with one exception

CASPER, Wyo. — The U.S. Forest Service said on Wednesday that “the onset of consistent winter conditions and the lack of fire activity in the Mullen Fire burn area has... Read more »

11/19/20 11:10 AM

More snow in western Wyoming, strong winds in Casper area

CASPER, Wyo. — Snow showers are expected to continue in western Wyoming on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. Strong winds are also expected to return Thursday... Read more »

11/19/20 10:38 AM

NWS: Winter weather could impact travel in Wyoming this weekend

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Cheyenne is warning people traveling this upcoming weekend could see the roads impacted by snow and wintry conditions. According to the weather... Read more »

11/18/20 9:32 AM

Extreme blow over risk on Outer Drive in Casper area; gusts up to 55 mph

CASPER, Wyo. — Outer Drive in the Casper area is seeing strong winds on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Gusts have been reaching as high as 55 mph, with an average wind... Read more »

11/18/20 9:20 AM

NWS: Gusts around 60 mph expected today in Natrona County

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Riverton has put Natrona County and much of central and south central Wyoming under a high wind warning until 6 p.m. today.

11/18/20 5:21 AM

High winds could blow down trees, damage power lines Wednesday in Natrona

CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a high wind watch set to go in effect in Natrona County on Wednesday morning. “Damaging winds could blow... Read more »

11/17/20 1:55 PM

Snow and strong winds forecast in Wyoming this week

CASPER, Wyo. — Snow showers are expected to continue in the western mountains in Wyoming on Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. The snow showers are expected... Read more »

11/16/20 10:27 AM

Central and western extended forecast: lighter winds and warmer temps until wind returns Wednesday night

CASPER, Wyo — Snow will continue across the far western valleys and mountains Sunday night, extending winter weather and travel advisories until 6:00 am Monday. “Snowfall will slowly come to... Read more »

11/15/20 5:24 PM

(UPDATED TRAVEL) I-25 southbound open after rollover, high wind advisory stays in effect until Monday morning

For the latest road and travel conditions, visit WYDOT’s Closures and Advisories page. the Wyoming Department of Transportation website. CASPER, Wyo — All lanes southbound on Interstate 25 are cleared... Read more »

11/15/20 11:29 AM

More snow and travel advisories for western mountains and Snowy range foothills Saturday and Sunday

CASPER, Wyo — More snow is coming to areas west of the continental divide Saturday night into Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton. The Teton,... Read more »

11/14/20 4:47 PM

NWS: Wind gusts reach 83 mph in Casper on Friday

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Weather Service in Riverton released peak wind gusts showing the amount of punishment much of central Wyoming received on Friday. In Natrona County, a gust... Read more »

11/14/20 6:06 AM

US 20 between Casper and Moneta closed due to dust storms, other highways affected Friday

For the latest road and travel conditions, visit WYDOT’s Closures and Advisories page. the Wyoming Department of Transportation website. See below for winter travel safety tips. CASPER, Wyo– Sustained winds... Read more »

11/13/20 7:22 PM

Strong winds on I-25, I-80 in Wyoming; gusts reaching near 70 mph in some areas

CASPER, Wyo. — Both I-25 and I-80 are seeing strong winds on Friday, Nov. 13, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Gusts are reaching near 70 mph on I-80... Read more »

11/13/20 2:44 PM

Outer Drive in Casper area seeing gusts up to 60 mph

CASPER, Wyo. — WY 258, also known as Outer Drive is seeing wind gusts up to 60 mph on Friday, Nov. 13. The Wyoming Department of Transportation says winds are... Read more »

11/13/20 2:38 PM

60 mph gusts forecast in Natrona; high winds to impact Outer Drive

CASPER, Wyo. — A “high wind warning” goes into effect at 5 am Friday for lower elevations in Natrona County, the Green Mountains and the Rattlesnake Range, according to the... Read more »

11/12/20 1:59 PM

Snow squall warning on I-80 in Wyoming and other highways near Rawlins

CASPER, Wyo. — A snow squall warning is in effect along I-80 near Rawlins as well as on sections of US-287 and US-30, according to the National Weather Service in... Read more »

11/11/20 5:07 PM

PHOTOS: Multiple vehicle crash on I-80 in Wyoming; semi spills load of cans onto roadway

CASPER, Wyo. — A crash involving multiple vehicles has been reported on I-80 between Lyman and Evanston. The crash has blocked the westbound lane near mile post 26, according to... Read more »

11/11/20 4:08 PM

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Fog expected Wednesday night in Wyoming basins; Casper to see warming trend

Black ice on Teton Pass, chain law in effect near South Pass

Crash blocking westbound lane on I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie

Bridger-Teton winter wildlife closure areas start going into effect in Wyoming

PHOTOS: Blowing snow impacting travel on I-80, other highways in Wyoming

Chain law in effect on Teton Pass; highways north of Jackson closed

NWS: Snow, gusty winds and cold temps today in Casper area

1 to 2 inches of snowfall expected overnight in Casper

Outer Drive in Casper closed to light, high-profile vehicles due to winds Monday

‘Extreme blow over risk’ on I-25 in Wyoming, gusts exceeding 50 mph

NWS: Elevated fire risk and high winds today in Casper, snow possible tomorrow

Elevated fire danger Monday in central and SE Wyo including Natrona County

NWS: Tranquil Sunday in Wyo ahead of increased winds, cooler temps, and light snow showers

Extended forecast for Casper and western region: periodic wind and light snow possible Tuesday

Winds approaching 70 mph on Outer Drive in Casper area

3-5 inches of snow expected in western Wyoming mountains

I-80 records wind gusts near 70 mph in SE Wyoming

Snow and wind to impact travel in Wyoming heading into Thanksgiving

Sunny, chilly Thanksgiving Day forecast in Casper

Snow expected in Wyoming this week, including Thanksgiving Day

NWS issues 3-month climate outlook for Wyoming

Clear conditions and light breezes continue through Monday for western and central Wyo

Tranquil weekend forecast for Wyo this weekend, 30 mph gusts in the afternoons for Casper

Mullen Fire area closure in Wyoming lifted, with one exception

More snow in western Wyoming, strong winds in Casper area

NWS: Winter weather could impact travel in Wyoming this weekend

Extreme blow over risk on Outer Drive in Casper area; gusts up to 55 mph

NWS: Gusts around 60 mph expected today in Natrona County

High winds could blow down trees, damage power lines Wednesday in Natrona

Snow and strong winds forecast in Wyoming this week

Central and western extended forecast: lighter winds and warmer temps until wind returns Wednesday night

(UPDATED TRAVEL) I-25 southbound open after rollover, high wind advisory stays in effect until Monday morning

More snow and travel advisories for western mountains and Snowy range foothills Saturday and Sunday

NWS: Wind gusts reach 83 mph in Casper on Friday

US 20 between Casper and Moneta closed due to dust storms, other highways affected Friday

Strong winds on I-25, I-80 in Wyoming; gusts reaching near 70 mph in some areas

Outer Drive in Casper area seeing gusts up to 60 mph

60 mph gusts forecast in Natrona; high winds to impact Outer Drive

Snow squall warning on I-80 in Wyoming and other highways near Rawlins

PHOTOS: Multiple vehicle crash on I-80 in Wyoming; semi spills load of cans onto roadway

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