CASPER, Wyo. — This week will see a warming trend ahead of possible rain at week’s end in central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Monday and Tuesday are expected to see high temperatures in the low to mid-60s. Monday will be windy with gusts around 45 mph at times. Winds will […]
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Extreme Saturday winds batter Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — While strong winds are no stranger in Wyoming, Saturday’s winds were extreme by the state’s standards, with some communities experiencing gusts well over 100 mph. The strongest winds in the state were seen in the Mount Coffin area of Lincoln County, where gusts reached top speeds of 116 mph. In Fremont and […]
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Warmer temperatures on horizon for Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — The local temperatures will soon begin taking a turn for the warmer this week, climbing into the mid-60s and approaching 70 in the coming days. The National Weather Service in Riverton reports that the coming week will kick off on Monday with mostly sunny skies and a high temperature of 65 degrees […]
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Weekend to begin with windy, wet Saturday
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area is beginning the weekend under a high wind warning, as the National Weather Service in Riverton warns that wind gusts nearing 70 mph can be expected on Saturday. The NWS in Riverton reports a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, mainly between 2 and 4 p.m. Otherwise, […]
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Sunny Friday, rain and snow mix with 70 mph gusts possible on Saturday in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Spring break will come in like a lion this weekend in central Wyoming, but conditions should improve as next week progresses. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Friday will be sunny and blustery as gusts hit 36 mph and the high reaches 48 degrees. Saturday will become increasingly unsettled as […]
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Gusts near 60 mph likely today in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Strong winds are making their return to the Casper area today. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, wind gusts near 50 mph are expected on Thursday, with some hitting 60 mph this afternoon on Casper’s south side. Fire conditions are expected to also be elevated across Natrona and Johnson counties. […]
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Casper to see warming trend, high winds as week progresses
CASPER, Wyo. — Central Wyoming will see somewhat warmer temperatures and the return of gusty winds before a slight snow chance by the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wednesday will start off mostly cloudy before clearing, with mild breezes and a high of 36 degrees. Winds will pick up overnight with […]
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Snow expected in Casper as storm moves through central, western Wyoming Tuesday
CASPER, Wyo. — Central and western Wyoming are under a winter storm advisory as snow and winds are expected to move through the area on Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Tuesday will start off dry with a high of 37 degrees. Temperatures will start falling after 10 a.m., and snow is […]
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Wyoming sees weekend winds over 100 mph; Casper-area winds near 70 mph
CASPER, Wyo. — Sunday proved to be an extremely blustery day throughout the state, with Natrona County facing winds nearing 70 mph and other communities seeing even stronger winds. According to data from the National Weather Service, local winds were strongest near the Casper-Natrona County Airport on Sunday, where they reached speeds of 68 mph. […]
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High winds continue Monday, snow expected on Tuesday in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — A high wind warning remains in effect Monday morning as a system bringing cooler temperatures and snow is expected to move in tomorrow. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, gusts are expected to reach 45 mph today before tapering off later this afternoon. A high of 60 degrees is expected. […]
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Natrona County could see snow Tuesday
CASPER, Wyo. — Snowfall could once more be on the horizon for the Casper area, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Riverton. The week will start with sunny skies and a high temperature near 59 degrees on Monday. The NWS in Riverton warns of strong winds that could gust at up to […]
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Windy weekend ahead for Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County residents can expect an already blustery weekend to become even windier on Sunday, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Today is likely to remain mostly sunny, with temperatures reaching a high near 42 degrees. The NWS in Riverton reports west-southwest wind gusts as strong as […]
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Casper under winter weather advisory as snow moves into area Friday
CASPER, Wyo. — Rain and snow along with gusty winds are expected on Friday in central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Friday will see rain turning to snow as the morning progresses, with winds gusting at up to 33 mph. Less than an inch of accumulation is likely. Snow will continue […]
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Warm, windy Thursday as snow likely by Friday in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper will see two days of contrasting weather as springlike conditions are replaced with snow and rain by Friday. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Thursday will see a high of 61 degrees and wind gusts near 50 mph. A chance of rain mixed with snow with gusts of up […]
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High near 60 with blustery winds in Casper area Wednesday
CASPER, Wyo. — Warm and windy conditions are in store for Natrona County as a shot of moisture brews for later in the week. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, highs near 60 degrees and sunny skies are expected today and Thursday. Wind gusts of up to 30 mph are likely today, increasing […]
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Warming temperatures, blustery winds expected in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — A warming trend will bring springlike conditions to the Casper area ahead of possible snow later this week. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Casper will see a high of 55 degrees today and highs around 57 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday. Gusts between 34 and 38 mph are likely […]
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Warm, windy week ahead in Casper as possible snow looms on horizon
CASPER, Wyo. — Gusty winds and rising temperatures are in store for the Casper area this week, with chances of rain and snow possible by late Thursday. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Monday will be very windy with a high of 50 degrees and gusts near 50 mph. Overnight, the low will […]
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Start of upcoming week to warm back up into 50s
CASPER, Wyo. — Only a handful of days removed from some of the heaviest snowfall of the season, the Natrona County community is likely to see temperatures climb above 50 degrees when the coming week gets underway, the National Weather Service in Riverton predicts. Monday should be mostly sunny, with a high temperature near 51 […]
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Natrona County higher elevations see foot of snow in storm; rest of county gets up to 8.5 inches
CASPER, Wyo. — Data from the National Weather Service in Riverton show that the Casper area’s higher elevations received upwards of a foot of snow on Thursday and Friday, with other parts of the county seeing 5.5–8.5 inches of accumulation. The NWS in Riverton reports that Casper Mountain saw 12.1 inches of snowfall, with other […]
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After snowy days, clear skies ahead
CASPER, Wyo. — Fresh on the heels of some winter weather, Natrona County residents can expect a sunny weekend ahead, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Today’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and a high temperature near 39 degrees. Moderate west-southwest winds will reach gusting speeds as strong as […]
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(PHOTOS) Snow blankets Casper area on Thursday, early Friday
CASPER, Wyo. — Central Wyoming received a much-welcomed shot of moisture after a long dry period on Thursday, March 6. The storm was expected to leave at least several inches of accumulation in lower elevations and up to 2 feet on Casper Mountain, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. Official snow totals have […]
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Snow to taper off Friday morning in Casper; warming trend and winds ahead for weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — A weather pattern bringing snow across much of Wyoming on Thursday will clear by Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. Light snow in some Casper areas is expected through 11 a.m. before skies clear and become mostly sunny by the afternoon. A high of 30 degrees is expected, […]
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Storm closes Interstate 25, area highways around Wyoming early Friday
CASPER, Wyo. — A winter storm has closed hundreds of miles of interstates and highways in Wyoming early Friday. As of 5 a.m., Interstate 25 from Cheyenne to Buffalo is closed, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Estimated reopening times range from five to 12 hours, the department said. Sections of I-80 are also […]
