Casper is likely to be cold but see little snow while western Wyoming could get another 12 inches today.
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Wintry Saturday to kick off weekend
The Casper area’s weekend will begin with overcast skies and wintry weather on Saturday, followed by the likelihood of milder conditions on Sunday.
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Light snow expected in Casper this weekend
Casper can expect light snow through Saturday, with a potential for more snow early next week.
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High wind watch to go into effect Thursday morning
The National Weather Service has declared a high wind watch for Natrona County that will take effect Thursday morning.
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Temperatures to drop at start of coming week
Natrona County residents will see temperatures drop to well below freezing in the coming days, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service.
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Area temps take turn back toward freezing
After several days with temperatures in the high 40’s and low- to mid-50’s, the National Weather Service reports that chilly weather will return to the Casper area this weekend.
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I-25 traffic limited due to extreme winds
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has limited traffic along Interstate 90 between Casper and Buffalo to light and high-profile vehicles, due to strong gusting winds moving through the state.
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Strong winds to continue in coming days
CASPER, Wyo. — The blustery conditions of late aren’t likely to abate as the coming week gets underway, as the National Weather Service in Riverton predicts strong winds to continue for several days. On Monday, the NWS in Riverton reports wind gusts of roughly 25 mph throughout the day. The day will begin with a […]
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Heavy snowfall expected for western Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. — While Natrona County isn’t expected to receive much precipitation in the coming days, several communities in the western part of the state are likely to see large snowstorms. Forecasts for a number of western Wyoming cities and towns predict upwards of 2 feet of snow. The National Weather Service reports that Old […]
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High wind warning to last until Sunday morning
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area will see an extremely blustery weekend, with the National Weather Service in Riverton declaring a high wind warning that will last through Saturday and into Sunday morning. Today, southwest winds are expected to reach speeds upwards of 31 mph, with gusts of nearly 50 mph. Conditions will be mostly […]
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Snowplow collides with guardrail to avoid commercial vehicle
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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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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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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I-80 between Laramie and Cheyenne closed due to crashes
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is reporting that Interstate 80 has been closed between Laramie and Cheyenne due to multiple crashes. That’s according to a social media post from WYDOT District 1, which states that the left eastbound lane near Laramie from milepost 315 to 321 is currently blocked. “Expect delays,” the […]
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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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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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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 […]