CASPER, Wyo. — Rain and snow are expected during the first half of the week in central and western Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, a weather system is moving into the region, bringing rain to Natrona County on Monday and snow on Tuesday and Wednesday. The heaviest snow is expected late […]
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Wintry weather possible at start of coming week
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area may see some of its first snowfall of the season mixed with rain as the coming week gets started over the next few days, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Monday should be mostly sunny, with a high temperature near 66 degrees. The NWS in […]
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Windy weekend ahead for Natrona County
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyomingites are no strangers to strong winds, and the forecast from the National Weather Service in Riverton indicates that Casper-area residents will have plenty to contend with this weekend. Today is expected to kick off with mostly cloudy conditions through mid-morning, though skies should clear as the afternoon unfolds. Temperatures are predicted […]
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Mild weekend in Casper as possible snow activity brews for next week
CASPER, Wyo. — Rain and snow in low-lying areas could be in store next week after another mild weekend in the Casper area. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Casper should expect to see sunny skies and a high of 63 degrees on Friday. Saturday and Sunday will be blustery and warm, with […]
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Continued mild temperatures Wednesday, light rain possible overnight in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Much of the week will continue to be mild and sunny with the exception of tonight and Thursday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, a quick-moving system will be making its way through the state tonight, bringing possible light snow to the northern and western mountains and rain to […]
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Sunny, warm and breezy conditions in Casper area; rain possible on Thursday
CASPER, Wyo. — Warm, gusty and unseasonably warm temperatures are in store alongside the possibility of rain this week. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Tuesday is expected to see a high of 65 degrees, wind gusts of up to 25 mph and mostly sunny skies. Wednesday will be warmer as the high […]
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Unseasonably warm, windy conditions return to Casper area this week
CASPER, Wyo. — Unseasonably warm, dry and windy conditions are making their return for the first part of the week in the Casper area and much of central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday should see high temperatures around 70 degrees and wind gusts around 30 mph. Thursday […]
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Blustery start to coming week expected for Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — The coming week is likely to begin with some windy conditions, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Monday should be sunny, with a high temperature near 70 degrees. Throughout the day, the NWS in Riverton reports that wind speeds could approach 20 mph, gusting at up to 30 […]
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Cool weekend ahead for Natrona County
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-area residents can expect some clear skies and cool temperatures in the coming weekend, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Today will be sunny, with a high temperature near 60 degrees. In the morning, widespread frost is expected to last until around 10 a.m. Only minimal wind is […]
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Casper to see freeze warning, rain, cooler temps on Friday
CASPER, Wyo. — Although the Casper area will see little to no snow accumulation, the cooler temperatures and steady rainfall are welcome changes after weeks of unusually dry and warm conditions. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, a freeze warning will go into effect tonight as low temperatures likely dip to 26 degrees. […]
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Sweet relief: Cold front to bring snow, rain to drought-stricken Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — A cold front moving into the Cowboy State is promising relief after weeks of unusually warm and dry conditions that brought an unprecedented fire season to central and northern Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Thursday will be windy and partly sunny before chances of rain showers develop after […]
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Up to a foot of snow expected on burning Wyoming mountains by Friday evening
CASPER, Wyo. — By 6 p.m. Friday, a foot or more of snow is expected in the highest elevations of the Wind River and Bighorn ranges, where over 1,500 people are fighting wildfires. Snowfall is also expected in the lower elevations of western and central Wyoming, according to the National Weather Service. “The change in […]
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Critical fire conditions Wednesday ahead of possible snow in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Critical fire conditions will be replaced by a winter storm watch in parts of northern and central Wyoming this week, bringing relief after a prolonged wildfire season. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wednesday is expected to be warm, smoky and windy with gusts of up to 44 mph and […]
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Smoky and warm in Casper as cold front promises cooldown, rain this week
CASPER, Wyo. — A cold front is promising relief from an unusually warm and dry start to the autumn season in central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, temperatures will trend down from unusually warm to unseasonably cold by the weekend, bringing rain and even snow to higher elevations. The NWS in […]
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Warm and hazy start to week in Casper, but relief may be in sight
CASPER, Wyo. — There’s a chance that Wyoming’s long dry and hot spell will come to a close later this week, but not for a couple days. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Monday through Wednesday will be sunny and warm with highs in the mid- to upper 70s in the Casper area. […]
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Warm Monday to kick off coming week
CASPER, Wyo. — After temperatures in the 60s Sunday, Natrona County is likely to see nearly 80-degree temps as the coming week gets underway on Monday. Monday is expected to be sunny with a high temperature near 77 degrees, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Moderately strong winds could create gusts […]
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Sunny weekend ahead for Natrona County
CASPER, Wyo. — Conditions should be clear and fairly comfortable this weekend, according to predictions from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Today, skies be sunny and clear, though with some areas of patchy smoke later in the afternoon. The NWS in Riverton calls for a high temperature near 75 degrees, and only light winds […]
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Unseasonably warm temperatures to continue into next week in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — The unseasonably warm trend is poised to continue into next week, with no major changes in the forecast. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, high temperatures in the mid- to high 70s are likely today and Saturday in Casper. A high of 70 degrees is likely on Sunday, with temperatures […]
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Gordon: ‘Unprecedented’ fire season has consumed state’s firefighting budget
CASPER, Wyo. — Speaking to members of the media on several topics Thursday, Governor Mark Gordon said that the unprecedented amount of acreage burned by wildfires this season has consumed the state’s budget for fighting them. “We have expended our entire firefighting biennium budget at this point,” Gordon said, noting that the state is now […]
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Casper skies to remain hazy on Thursday; high near 80
CASPER, Wyo. — A blanket of haze from area wildfire smoke will continue to linger in Natrona County on Thursday as the high temperature approaches 80 degrees. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, winds are expected to pick up this afternoon, bringing gusts around 20 mph. Friday and Saturday will see highs in […]
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Casper temps return to 80s Wednesday as air quality alert extended
CASPER, Wyo. — Unusually warm and dry conditions continue this week as haze from area wildfires lingers over the Casper area. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, widespread haze and intermittent smoke are expected throughout Wednesday and Thursday as breezes stay relatively calm. High temperatures are expected to reach 80 degrees today and […]
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Air quality alert from wildfires active as temps rise in Casper area this week
CASPER, Wyo. — An air quality alert from smoke mainly caused by the Elk Fire in the Bighorn National Forest near Dayton and the Pack Fire near Dubois is in effect much of today. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, the alert is for much of central and northern Wyoming, including Natrona County. […]
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Smoky start to week possible, NWS says
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-area residents may be greeted with some smoky conditions as the coming week gets underway, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton’s forecast. On Monday, the NWS in Riverton reports areas of smoke are likely throughout Natrona County. Conditions will otherwise be sunny, with a high temperature near 75 degrees. Light […]
