CASPER, Wyo. — A Wyoming Department of Transportation snowplow operator nearly collided with a commercial vehicle on Interstate 80 early Monday morning. That’s according to a release from the WYDOT, which stated that the snowplow was clearing snow in the emergency lane when a commercial vehicle driver in the travel lane, along with another commercial […]
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Blustery winds, clear skies for week ahead in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Sunny skies, stiff breezes and cold nights will be the primary weather theme this week in the Casper area. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Monday will be sunny with a high of 32 degrees and gusts of up to 34 mph. The overnight low will dip to 11 degrees, […]
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Week’s start to see temperatures climb above freezing
CASPER, Wyo. — While Casper-area temperatures to start the coming week certainly won’t be warm, the National Weather Service in Riverton predicts they will climb above freezing for the first time in several days. Monday should be sunny, with a high temperature of about 34 degrees. Moderately strong southwest winds could create gusts of up […]
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Cloudy start to weekend to end with sunny Sunday, freezing temps
CASPER, Wyo. — Forecasts from the National Weather Service in Riverton indicate that cloudy and overcast conditions should persist through Saturday, though Sunday should bring sunshine as temperatures remain well below freezing. Today will be cloudy, with a high of just 17 degrees. Mild winds of up to 10 mph are expected to move in […]
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Light snow likely Friday as cold weekend approaches in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Central Wyoming could see some snow before colder temperatures move into the region for the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, scattered snow is expected to start in the Casper area sometime after 1 p.m. today, continuing overnight. Some areas of Natrona County could see higher snowfall, with Casper […]
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Continued cold and windy weather; snow possible on Friday in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper will remain cold and blustery through the rest of this week, with some snowfall expected by Friday. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Thursday will see a high of 25 degrees as wind gusts of up to 28 mph bring chill values of minus 5 degrees. Overnight, gusts will […]
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Casper area to remain cold, windy as snow returns by weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — Low temperatures and cold winds will remain throughout the week as chances for snow approach by the weekend in Casper. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, high temperatures Wednesday and Thursday will be in the low 20s, and gusts between 25 and 33 mph will bring windchill values of minus […]
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50 mph winds bring minus-15-degree chills early Tuesday in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Very strong gusts and cold temperatures will be a risk early Tuesday, putting central Wyoming under a cold weather advisory. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, gusts of up to 50 mph are expected at times today, which could bring windchill values down to as low as minus 15 degrees. […]
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Minus-45-degree windchills possible Monday in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Dangerously cold windchills are expected as an arctic front moves through central Wyoming at the start of this week. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Monday is expected to see a high of minus 2 degrees, but gusts of up to 26 mph will bring windchills as low as minus […]
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Cold weather advisory to kick off coming week
CASPER, Wyo. — Recent low temperatures aren’t likely to let up in the coming days, as the National Weather Service in Riverton has declared that a cold weather advisory will go into effect for Natrona County on Sunday night and last into Tuesday. Today, the forecast indicates a high temperature of just 13 degrees, with […]
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Casper to see extreme colds over weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — After temperatures took a dive in recent days, Casper isn’t expected to get any warmer over the coming weekend. On Saturday, the National Weather Service in Riverton’s forecast includes a 20% chance of scattered snow showers, mostly before 10 a.m. The day should remain mostly cloudy, with a high temperature of only […]
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No unnecessary travel issued for Casper Mountain Road on Friday afternoon
CASPER, Wyo. — A no unnecessary travel alert has been issued for Casper Mountain Road as a winter storm impacts Natrona County and much of central Wyoming. According to WYDOT, the alert was issued just after 1:30 p.m. WYDOT’s traffic cameras showed heavy snowfall and snowpack on the road. Cameras are also showing increasing snow […]
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Authorities urge caution, offer advice for upcoming arctic blast in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County Emergency Management and the City of Casper are urging people to take precautions as the coldest days of the season approach over the weekend. The National Weather Service in Riverton said Natrona County should brace for periods of extreme cold and dangerous windchills from Friday into Monday. The coldest days […]
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Winter weather advisory issued as snow, subzero temps arrive in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — A winter weather advisory will be in effect throughout Friday in Natrona County as a winter storm moves through the area. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Casper could see up to 4 inches of accumulation starting later this morning and overnight, with temperatures lowering as the day progresses. A […]
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City of Casper issues frozen pipe advisory
CASPER, Wyo. — There’s a storm a-brewin’, and the City of Casper wants to ensure that residents don’t experience disaster during the coldest days of the year. The city has issued a “frozen pipe advisory” as freezing temperatures are about to abound in Casper. The City of Casper is urging residents to take immediate precautions […]
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City of Casper warns of slick roads this weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper is warning motorists of cold weather and slick roads over the next few days in Natrona County. That’s according to a release from the city, which stated that snow is forecast for Friday, Jan. 17, along with subzero temperatures. Those conditions will result in icy and slick road […]
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Mild and windy Thursday ahead of expected arctic blast in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper will see mild temperatures and windy conditions on Thursday as a winter storm approaches in time for the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Casper should see a high around 41 degrees along with gusts of up to 40–50 mph. Winds will continue overnight as gusts hit 36 […]
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Casper to see dramatic temperature swing, snow starting Friday
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper can enjoy a brief respite of mild and sunny weather today and tomorrow before an arctic system brings snow and a significant drop in temperatures starting Friday. Today’s forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 36 degrees. However, it will be breezy with southwest winds gusting at up to […]
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Casper to see mild weather before arctic blast
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper can expect a relatively mild week with seasonal temperatures and sunny skies through Thursday before an arctic weather system moves in, bringing snow and a sharp drop in temperatures. Today will see cloudy skies gradually clearing throughout the morning, with a high near 30 degrees, per the National Weather Service in […]
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Mostly blustery week, possible arctic blast by weekend in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s winter winds will be a mainstay this week ahead of a possible blast of very cold conditions by the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Monday will be cold and breezy, with a high of 26 degrees and gusts around 25 mph. Windchill values will be at zero […]
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Arctic storm, biting temperatures on horizon
CASPER, Wyo. — While conditions have been chilly in the Casper area of late, they’re going to be getting much chillier in the coming week. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, an oncoming arctic storm will cause temperatures in central Wyoming to plummet. An arctic storm is expected to hit the region beginning […]
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Serene snow scene
By Dustin Bleizeffer Though it wasn’t much of a white Christmas in Wyoming — unless you trekked into higher elevations — the white stuff returned this week across much of the state. And much of it, at least in the basin areas and especially along Interstate 80, came in sideways to make for treacherous travel conditions. […]
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Skies to clear with arrival of new week
CASPER, Wyo. — After several days of overcast conditions and scattered bouts of snowfall, the National Weather Service in Riverton expects the Casper area to be greeted by mostly clear skies when the coming week gets underway. Monday is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high temperature near 28 degrees. Wind gusts of nearly […]
