CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-area residents will kick off the coming week under a fire weather watch, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Riverton. On Monday, the fire weather watch goes into effect at noon and lasts until 8 p.m. Watches are put into effect when the combination of dry fuels and weather […]
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Sunny Saturday to be followed by smoky Sunday
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-area residents should be able to enjoy some clear skies and warm temperatures on Saturday. However, the National Weather Service in Riverton warns that on Sunday, the region’s skies could become heavy with smoke. Today will feature bright, sunny skies, with a high temperature near 85 degrees. Light winds moving in from […]
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Casper to see warmer days, clear skies over upcoming weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — Temperatures will continue to rise into early next week in central Wyoming, with few signs of precipitation in the forecast. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Friday’s high is expected to be 83 degrees, accompanying conditions including calm breezes and clear skies. Saturday’s high will climb to the mid-80s, and […]
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Calm, warmer days ahead in Casper area through weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County will see a warming trend along with clear skies and mostly calm winds through early next week. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Casper’s high on Thursday is expected to reach 79 degrees. High temperatures will continue to rise into the upper 80s and low 90s by Sunday. […]
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Thunderstorms likely in Casper area Wednesday; warming trend ahead
CASPER, Wyo. — Unsettled weather is likely on Wednesday in the Casper area ahead of clear and warmer days. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day. Some thunderstorms could bring strong gusts and some hail. The high should reach 74 degrees. Some showers are also […]
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Afternoon thunderstorms likely early in week, clear days later in Casper area
CASPER, Wyo. — Possible afternoon thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected over the next couple of days. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Tuesday will be mostly sunny and warm with a high around 88 degrees. Occasional thunderstorms are possible after 4 p.m., and gusts of up to 28 mph are likely. Some […]
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Cold front, thunderstorms, fire weather to follow ‘above-average’ Labor Day temps
CASPER, Wyo. — Labor Day should be warm and dry ahead of potential thunderstorms and elevated fire weather conditions later in the week, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. Today, temperatures should climb near 90 degrees, coupled with breezy conditions. Winds will come from the west-southwest at 8– 16 mph with gusts as […]
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Sunny start to week in store for Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — After a sunny weekend, clear skies are expected to continue into the coming week, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Riverton. On Monday, people should be able to enjoy some good Labor Day weather, with the NWS in Riverton predicting sunny skies and a high temperature of 92 degrees. […]
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Clear skies ahead for Casper weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-area residents will be able to enjoy sunny skies and warm temperatures this weekend, according to forecasts by the National Weather Service in Riverton. Today should be sunny, with a high temperature near 87 degrees. The NWS in Riverton reports calm, light winds moving through the area at 5–7 mph in the […]
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Casper gets brief cooldown ahead of hot Labor Day Weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — Thursday will be calm and fall-like before warming back up by the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, today will see a high of 75 degrees, with clear skies and calm breezes. The overnight low will dip to around 48 degrees. Friday’s high will reach 84 degrees. Relatively calm […]
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As fires burn across Wyoming, some parts of state see snow
CASPER, Wyo. — While several wildfires continue to burn across hundreds of thousands of acres in Wyoming, other parts of the state saw their first snowfall of the season on Monday. On Monday, Jackson Hole residents awoke to the first snowfall of the season, as did residents in the areas surrounding Shoshone National Forest. Wyoming […]
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Rain possible Monday before sunny Tuesday
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-area residents may see some scattered showers on Monday, though the National Weather Service in Riverton expects the skies to have cleared by Tuesday. The NWS in Riverton reports a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms possible in the afternoon. Meanwhile, temperatures should reach a high of roughly 78 degrees. It’ll […]
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Sunny skies expected for most of weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-area residents should expect a mostly sunny weekend, though the National Weather Service in Riverton predicts a chance of rain on Sunday night. Saturday will feature clear skies and a high temperature near 90 degrees. The NWS in Riverton reports it will also be a breezy day, with a southwest wind reaching […]
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Red flag warning issued with high chance of fires
CASPER, Wyo. — Natrona County has been placed under a red flag warning as weather conditions are ripe for the start and spread of wildfires, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. The NWS in Riverton reports that the combination of high temperatures, low humidity and strong winds will increase the chance of wildfires. […]
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Additional resources requested for Constitution and Flat Rock fires, per CCFD
GILLETTE, Wyo. — In an evening press release, the Campbell County Fire Department shared updates on firefighting progress for two large fires in the area. According to the release, both the Constitution and Flat Rock fires have “grown significantly” throughout the day despite suppression efforts. Additional resources have been called in for both, as limited […]
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Seasonal weather in Casper area; fire conditions remain elevated
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper area should see high temperatures in the 80s throughout the remainder of the week, along with occasional thunderstorm activity. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Thursday through Saturday will see highs in the mid- to upper 80s, while Sunday and Monday will have highs in the low 80s. […]
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Drying conditions leading to fire weather watch on Wednesday
CASPER, Wyo. — Dry, hot and breezy conditions today and Wednesday have prompted meteorologists to issue a fire weather watch from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The alert comes as the National Weather Service in Riverton expects a high of 92 today, followed by 89 on Wednesday. Both days are expected to see ample sunshine, […]
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Scattered storms expected in Casper ahead of rising temps
CASPER, Wyo. — A mostly sunny start to Monday could end with thunderstorms, some potentially severe. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 1 of 5 risk for a large portion of Wyoming, with the main hazards being wind and hail. There’s a 30% chance of scattered showers before noon, followed by a 40% […]
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Monday to see chance of rain before skies clear in following days
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-area residents may have some rain to contend with while the coming work week gets underway, though the National Weather Service in Riverton doesn’t expect that rain to last very long. Monday morning brings with it a 30% chance of isolated showers, followed by a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms […]
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Clear weekend days may give way to rainy nights
CASPER, Wyo. — Casper-area residents should be able to enjoy clear, sunny skies during the day this weekend, though the National Weather Service in Riverton reports that each night could see some rainy conditions. Today, Natrona County is expected to see mostly sunny skies, with a high temperature near 93 degrees. Light and variable winds […]
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Hot summer temps to stick around well into next week for Casper
CASPER, Wyo. — Temperatures will return to the 90s this weekend and well into the upcoming work week as high pressure settles in and builds over central Wyoming today. Today’s forecast high from the National Weather Service in Riverton is 89 in Casper. That’ll be accompanied by sunny skies and a light west wind increasing […]
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Sunny skies, warming temps forecast for Casper through the weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — A warmer day with fewer thunderstorms has been forecast for central Wyoming today. High pressure is building over the region, meaning summertime temps and clear skies for days in Casper, according to the National Weather Service in Riverton. Casper can expect a high of 81 today with a west breeze at 5–9 […]
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Casper-area thunderstorms possible Wednesday; warming trend ahead for weekend
CASPER, Wyo. — Periods of unsettled weather are expected today in central Wyoming before clearing for a few days. According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Casper could expect to see scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day starting after 11 a.m. Wind gusts could kick up to 25 mph, and the high will […]