CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County residents should expect some cold temperatures and blustery conditions while doing their Black Friday shopping, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service in Riverton. The NWS in Riverton reports that skies today should remain partly sunny, with a high temperature near 37 degrees in the forecast. The day […]
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Winds, mostly sunny skies expected Thanksgiving weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper residents can look forward to a sunny Thanksgiving with no more snow in sight. The National Weather Service in Riverton reports that skies in the Oil City will be clear Thursday. Later into the night, southwest winds moving at 10–15 mph are expected to pick up. Thursday will see a high […]
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Muddy Mountain Road to remain open after BLM reevaluation
CASPER, Wyo. — After previously stating that Muddy Mountain Road would close on Dec. 2 for the winter season, the Bureau of Land Management announced on Wednesday that, due to recent weather activity, the road will instead stay open for the time being. That’s according to a release from the BLM, which stated that it […]
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Casper Area Transit to delay Monday service
CASPER, Wyo. — The City of Casper announced on Sunday that Casper Area Transit service will be delayed on Monday due to unexpectedly icy roads. Transit services will begin an hour later. LINK — Casper’s fixed-route service — will begin at 8:30 a.m., while ASSIST — the door-to-door service — will begin at 8.
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Coming week to begin with sunny Monday before wintry Tuesday
CASPER, Wyo. — The coming week will begin with some bright if blustery conditions on Monday before a chance of winter weather on Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Riverton predicts that Monday will be sunny with a high near 40 degrees. Southwest winds of 9–16 mph are expected, with gusts as high as 24 […]
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Sunny Saturday to be followed by chilly Sunday
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County’s weekend will begin with some sunny skies and relatively warm temperatures on Saturday before a wintry and chilly Sunday, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Today will see mostly clear skies in the Casper area, with a high temperature of 57 degrees. The NWS in […]
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Snow showers expected Monday night in Natrona County
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-area residents may see some snowfall on Monday as the coming week gets underway, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. The NWS in Riverton reports that Monday will begin partly sunny, with a high temperature near 46 degrees. It should also be a windy day, with southwest winds of 22–29 […]
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Cool, blustery weekend ahead for Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County residents should expect fairly strong winds and cool temperatures as the coming weekend gets underway, per forecasts from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Today is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high temperature near 39 degrees. The NWS in Riverton reports it will also be fairly breezy, with […]
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Blustery start to coming week expected
CASPER, Wyo. — As the coming week gets underway, Natrona County is expected to be buffeted by strong winds, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service in Riverton. Monday will likely be sunny with a high temperature near 57 degrees. Throughout the day, southwest winds are expected to move through the area at […]
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Eastbound I-80 shut down from Rawlins to Cheyenne after crash
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Interstate 80 closed eastbound from Rawlins to Cheyenne on Saturday afternoon due to a crash and winter weather, the Wyoming Department of Transportation announced. Snowfall and slick road conditions have prompted rolling closures along the route, with WYDOT estimating a reopening within five to seven hours from the latest update at 12:30 […]
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Overcast Saturday, sunny Sunday in store for weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-area residents can expect wet, wintry weather on Saturday, though the National Weather Service in Riverton predicts clear skies on Sunday. Today’s forecast includes a 30% chance of rain and snow showers before 11 a.m., followed by a chance of scattered rain showers between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Meanwhile, temperatures are […]
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Windy, wintry weather possible in coming days
CASPER, Wyo. — As the coming week gets underway, the National Weather Service in Riverton predicts some blustery and wintry weather in Natrona County on Monday and Tuesday. Monday’s weather will begin fairly mildly, with mostly cloudy skies for much of the day and a high temperature near 41 degrees. West winds are expected to […]
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Good Samaritan leaves winterwear throughout downtown Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming winters can be brutally cold and downright dangerous for those not properly protected from the elements. To help some of the community’s vulnerable members during the cold months to come, an anonymous person — or group of people — recently left pieces of winter clothing throughout downtown. Winter hats and scarves […]
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Chance of Sunday snowfall for Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — After Casper saw its first significant snowfall of the season earlier in the week, the National Weather Service in Riverton reports that the coming weekend could be capped off with some more snow. Today will be mostly sunny, with a high temperature near 49 degrees. Southeast winds at 6–10 mph are expected. […]
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Casper shares tips for protecting trees as snow blankets city
CASPER, Wyo. — As the ongoing winter storm blankets Casper with wet, heavy snow, city officials are encouraging residents to take steps to protect trees — particularly those with full canopies. Trees still covered in leaves are at a higher risk of branch damage due to the weight of the accumulating snow. To minimize damage, […]
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Winter storm warning issued for Casper area, to take effect Monday night
CASPER, Wyo. — The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a winter storm warning for Casper Mountain and Natrona County’s lower elevations, to remain in effect from 11 p.m. tonight until 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. According to the forecast from the NWS in Riverton, roughly 6–12 inches of snow is possible on Casper […]
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Wyoming fire updates: Snow expected over Elk Fire, Pack Trail Fire areas
CASPER, Wyo. — As the fall season progresses and wintry conditions approach, both Bridger-Teton National Forest and Bighorn National Forest fire crews are expecting to be aided by snow in containment efforts for the wildfires that have been inflicting their respective areas. Elk Fire active yesterday; moisture incoming Despite the ultimate weather trend recently leaning […]
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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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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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Elk Fire containment improves after precipitation, jumps 16%
CASPER, Wyo. — Firefighters were able to make progress containing the Elk Fire in northern Wyoming on Thursday, thanks in large part to heavy precipitation in the area. In one day, containment on the Elk Fire jumped from 28% to 44%, with the wildfire now spanning 96,179 acres, marking no growth beyond the fire’s perimeter […]
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BLM urges fire safety ahead of ‘unusual’ fire weather pattern, scarce firefighting resources
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Federal wildland fire managers have raised the national preparedness level to its highest level, advising outdoor-goers of unusual fire weather conditions and scarce firefighting resources, according to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. As of Oct. 10, the National Multi-Agency Coordination Group has raised the national preparedness level to 5, which is […]