CASPER, Wyo. — A wintry weekend is in store for the Natrona County community, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Riverton. On Saturday, snow is likely throughout the day, though mainly before 9 a.m. Residents can expect cloudy and overcast conditions, with a high temperature near 31 degrees. Moderate winds are likely […]
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Snowy, blustery weekend ahead in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — A wintry, cold and windy weekend is in store for central Wyoming and Natrona County. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Friday will see heavy winds with gusts of up to 37 mph and windchill values at minus 5 degrees. The high temperature should reach 30 degrees under partly sunny […]
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Snow clearing Thursday, likely to return over weekend in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Snowfall in Natrona County will taper off this morning before making a return by late Friday. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Thursday will see partly sunny skies and a high around 26 degrees. Breezes will be relatively mild and light before picking up overnight. An overnight low of 10 […]
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Bitter cold windchills Wednesday in Casper area; overnight snow possible
CASPER, Wyo. — Strong and cold winds are in store today for Natrona County as a shot of possible overnight snow approaches. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, wind gusts of up to 40 mph with chill values around zero degrees are expected as clouds increase throughout the day. The official high will […]
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Cold temperatures continue, snow possible midweek and over weekend in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — A blanket of cold air will continue to cover central Wyoming this week. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Tuesday’s high should top out around 21 degrees under partly sunny skies and calm breezes. Wednesday could see isolated snow showers after 4 p.m. and a high around 29 degrees. Winds […]
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Vehicle hits, totals snowplow; WYDOT reminds drivers to be cautious
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation reported that a snowplow was hit by a Honda CR-V at approximately 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 on U.S. Highway 14 west of Dayton. That’s according to a social media post from WYDOT, which stated that the driver of the Honda lost control on a turn heading […]
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Cold start to work week in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Central Wyoming will shiver under some wintry temperatures this week. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, the highs on Monday and Tuesday will reach only the mid-20s, with a slight chance of some light snow tonight. Overnight lows will dip to around 10 degrees. Wednesday will be mostly sunny and […]
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Chance of snow to kick off chilly week
CASPER, Wyo. — The coming week is expected to be a cold one in Natrona County, with temperatures unlikely to climb much above freezing in the days ahead. The chilly week ahead will begin with a chance of Monday snow. The National Weather Service in Riverton reports a 20% chance of scattered snow showers throughout […]
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Chilly weekend to bring chance of snow to Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Biting temperatures and the chance of scattered snow showers should greet Natrona County residents this weekend, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Snow is likely on Saturday, with the NWS in Riverton reporting a 60% chance of showers, mainly beginning after 5 p.m. In the morning, the area […]
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Casper area to see some snowfall, colder overnight lows this weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — A bit of winter weather is poised to move into central Wyoming this weekend, but shouldn’t bring significant accumulation or travel difficulties. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Friday will see a high of 40 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Winds will pick up, bringing gusts of 20 mph. Saturday […]
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Casper had 3rd warmest December on record, reflecting statewide trend
CASPER, Wyo. — It’s been a warm and dry winter in the Cowboy State. Temperatures in Wyoming this past December were 10–20 degrees above normal at times, according to a climate summery published by the National Weather Service in Riverton on Thursday. “Precipitation, mainly snow, was confined to areas west of the divide for the […]
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Calm conditions Thursday, weekend snow possible in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Thursday will be relatively mild and calm before blustery winds return ahead of possible weekend snow in the Casper area. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Thursday will see a high of 35 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Breezes will be calm at around 5–7 mph. Overnight, temperatures will dip […]
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Cold temps, gusty winds kick off 2025; weekend snow likely in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — It’ll be a blustery and cold start to 2025 ahead of possible snow this weekend in central Wyoming. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Wednesday sill see a high near 30 degrees, but gusts of up to 28 mph will bring windchill values of minus 5 degrees. Overnight, the low […]
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Casper likely getting snow for New Year’s Eve; less than 1 inch possible
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper residents should expect to face some precipitation today traveling to and from their New Year’s Eve arrangements, as the National Weather Service in Riverton is predicting a 40% chance of precipitation for the area between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Precipitation will be in the form of scattered snow showers, only […]
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Snow, cold winds kick off New Year’s week in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — A shot of snow joined with possibly bitterly cold wind gusts are expected in the Casper area on Monday and Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Casper could see up to 7 inches of much-needed snowfall, with significantly less accumulation likely in lower elevations. Monday’s high temperature is expected […]
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Snow possible in days ahead for Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — The last days of 2024 could be snowy ones, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Snow is likely on Monday, with the NWS in Riverton reporting a 60% chance. Snow is mainly expected before 11 a.m. Up to 2 inches of accumulation is expected. The day will […]
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Weekend wind speeds to peak Saturday before calming; snow remains likely for Sunday night
CASPER, Wyo. — Gusty winds are expected to continue to blow through the Casper area through the rest of the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. Wind speeds should occasionally peak around 47 mph today. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high of 46. A regular gust of wind, which Casper […]
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Winds continue, light snow possible by Sunday evening in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Gusty winds are expected to continue through the weekend in Natrona County ahead of a possible chance of light snow and rain by Sunday evening. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, the next three days should see something of a warming trend, with a high of 41 degrees likely on […]
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Up to 18 inches of snow possible as storm advisory placed on western Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — Much of western Wyoming is bracing for a good blast of winter as a storm advisory goes into effect. The National Weather Service in Riverton posted the warning early Thursday on social media: Snow will begin across western Wyoming this morning and will continue through Friday night. Snowfall amounts up to 18 […]
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Mild temps continue, wind returns to Casper on Thursday
CASPER, Wyo. — The familiar Wyoming winds will return to the Casper area today after a calm and pleasant Christmas holiday. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, high temperatures today and Friday are expected to reach the low 40s. Wind gusts near 50 mph are expected today, with gusts around 43 likely on […]
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Casper to see light snow, gusty winds this Christmas
CASPER, Wyo. — This Christmas is bringing Casper breezy conditions and falling temperatures throughout the day. While Casper itself will see only light snow, areas west of the Divide could see up to an inch of accumulation, per the National Weather Service in Riverton. Today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 39 degrees. […]
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Chance of snow to come for Casper residents
CASPER, Wyo. — Rain showers are expected to hit the Casper region in the coming days, but snow may cover the area later this week. The National Weather Service in Riverton reports that temperatures will continue to hover around the mid-40-degree range Christmas Eve through the end of the week. Skies will be sunny Tuesday. […]
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Winter weather closes Teton Pass
CASPER, Wyo. — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, at least in parts of Wyoming. That’s according to the National Weather Service in Riverton, which recently posted a weather update stating that winter weather conditions are now being observed over both Teton and Togwotee Pass. Heads up! Winter travel conditions are being observed […]
