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Despite Snow, Drought Persists for Natrona County and Throughout Wyoming

Anthony Pollreisz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:37:09 +0000

Despite heavy snow in recent weeks throughout much of Wyoming, officials say the state remains extremely dry.

According to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s U.S. Drought Monitor, all of Wyomi

Statewide Tornado Drill Set For Friday Morning

Rich Denison — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:13:38 +0000

Tornado sirens will sound at 10:30 a.m. Friday, as the National Weather Service and Wyoming Department of Homeland Security officials conduct a statewide tornado drill.

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Casper Under Winter Storm Warning

Brian Scott — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:26:18 +0000

The latest from the National Weather Service places a winter storm warning in the Casper area for noon today through Tuesday.
RAIN WILL CHANGE TO SNOW BY LATE MORNING ACROSS THE AREA. MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW IS EXPECTED THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON

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Natrona County Snow Totals Top 3 Feet

Brian Scott — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:50:02 +0000

A winter storm that was expected to drop a few inches in the Casper area wound up dumping up to 36 inches on parts of Natrona County. It was a storm that had tremendous up-slope conditions that started churning snowfall over Casper mountain Saturday morning and didn't stop until midday on Sunday

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Snow Totals Across Wyoming

Brian Scott — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:13:49 +0000

With the biggest storm of the season making impacts across Wyoming over the weekend, you are probably wondering how much of the white and fluffy fell. The National Weather service has put together snow totals from their remote sensors here

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Travellers Can Expect Bad Weather Through Weekend

Anthony Pollreisz — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:45:23 +0000

With severe winter weather expected for much of Wyoming and the United States, officials with the Casper-Natrona County International Airport are reminding potential air travelers this weekend to check with their air carrier prior to their scheduled departure time

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Difficult Driving Throughout Much of Wyoming

Anthony Pollreisz — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:19:31 +0000

With gusty winds being reported throughout much of the state, and with travel advisories posted throughout central and southern Wyoming, officials with the Wyoming Department of Transportation are reminding travelers to drive cautiously.

Cheyenne WYDOT public info

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Will We Have A White Christmas?

Brian Scott — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:55:41 +0000

With Christmas just two weeks away and the ground in Casper devoid of much snow, the question as of late has been, Will we have a white Christmas?

According to some of the long range forecasts and with a look at the above map from the National Weather Service, the possibilities are close to 60% to have at least an inch of snow on the ground for the Christmas holiday

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Snow, Cold Returns To Wyoming

Associated Press — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:37:29 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The National Weather Service has posted a winter weather advisory for a large part of southern Wyoming.

Snow falling Wednesday morning in south central Wyoming was causing some slick roads, including Interstate 80 in the Arlington area

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53% Of The U.S. In Moderate Drought Or Worse

Brian Scott — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:06:28 +0000

The July 17, 2012, U.S. Drought Monitor map showed increases in the area of the United States in all categories of drought, setting a record for the third consecutive week for the total area of the country in drought during the 12-year history of the map

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Smoke In Casper From Area Fires

Brian Scott — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:09:42 +0000

Emergency officials say no fires are burning in Natrona County, but smoke from other wildfires is obscuring the skies over Casper

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Warm Weather Could Cause Ice Jam Flooding

Associated Press — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:46:03 +0000

RIVERTON, Wyo. (AP) — There's a chance for flooding in Wyoming because of warm weather that's expected to break up icy rivers.

The National Weather Service in Riverton says there's an increased potential for minor flooding below 8,000 feet through midweek

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Tornado Myths Busted

Karen Snyder — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:34:05 +0000

Killer tornadoes last week have weather experts working to dispel some dangerous and long standing myths about them.

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the first myth they want to bust is the belief that the low pressure that accompanies tornadoes, will explode a building

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Killer Storms Highlight Value Of Weather Radios

Karen Snyder — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:27:01 +0000

Tornadoes killed dozens last week and weather experts believe that some of those lives could have been saved with a weather radio from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

John Simenesky with the National Weather Service says its like having a smoke detector, but it's a weather detector

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Winter Weather Advisory For The Casper Area Until 11am

Bruce Dougherty — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:44:45 +0000

The Casper area including Casper Mountain is under a Winter Weather Advisory until 11 this morning. Southeast Wyoming remains under a Winter Storm Warning until 11pm tonight.

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Powerful Winter Storm Heads For Midsection Of U.S.

Associated Press — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:32:02 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A powerful winter storm system that could leave a dozen inches of snow behind has been forecast for Nebraska and portions of adjacent states.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for most of Nebraska, southeast Wyoming, northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas and western Iowa

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High Winds And Heavy Snow In Wyoming

Bruce Dougherty — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:05:01 +0000

Moist westerly Pacific flow is expected to produce a prolonged period of snow across much of western Wyoming through Friday morning. Some mountain ranges in the western portions of the state could get up to 3 feet of snow.

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More Wind And Snow For Wyoming

Bruce Dougherty — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:53:26 +0000

Wyoming will continue to experience high winds and western Wyoming will receive another round of snow for the next couple of days.

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More Snow For Tetons, Gros Ventre Mountains

Associated Press — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:59:05 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Snow is expected to continue falling in the western Wyoming mountains but snowfall has turned out to be light at lower elevations.

The National Weather Service says between 10 and 20 inches are expected in the Teton through Thursday afternoon

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UPDATED Weather Warnings; Storms And Wind

Associated Press — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:58:52 +0000

The state of Wyoming will be dealing with wind and snow for the next two days as 2011 winds down. The Casper area is under a High Wind Warning and western Wyoming is dealing with Winter Storm Warnings.

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