Recent Wyoming Snow & Rain Numbers Were Impressive

As of May 6th of 2026, this latest round of moisture has been impactful for Wyoming and the surrounding region. Boy, did we need it.

The weather begins to clear as we make it through Wednesday afternoon. Expect some wind on Thursday as we warm up. But let's focus on those snow and rain totals. 

Recent National Weather Service data for Wyoming indicates significant moisture from a recent storm system, particularly in central and western areas, with some locations recording over 1 inch of precipitation (rain/melted snow). Key areas like Cody and Casper Mountain received substantial moisture, while eastern regions experienced light snow/rain with lower totals.

For those who got snow, you might have noticed that it was wet and slushy. That's a good thing.

If you like seeing water totals like this, then please give us a hand in gathering those numbers. Wyoming does not have many reporting stations taking rain and snow measurements.

You can help collect that much-needed data. We need you most of all if you live far away from Wyoming's bigger towns.

Recently, on his podcast, Don Day of Day Weather asked his listeners if they would consider being part of a program called CoCoRaHS. Don't worry, it's not a cult.

To fill in the massive gap in rainfall information across sparsely populated states, CoCoRaHS provides a place where anyone can get a proper rain gauge and post the rainfall data they collect.

CoCoRaHS is an acronym for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network.

CoCoRaHS is a unique, non-profit, community-based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds working to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail, and snow).

By using low-cost measurement tools, emphasizing training and education, and utilizing an interactive website, their goal is to provide the highest quality data for natural resources, education, and research applications.

They are now in all fifty states.

If you would like to sign up as a volunteer observer, click here: "Join the CoCoRaHS Network".

Complimentary training is provided to help you become an effective weather observer.  Please check out your state page for a list of current training sessions in your local area.  If you cannot make a training, check out their YouTube animations or Training Slide Shows and read their online training information.

Wyoming has gone through many stages. This area has been at the bottom of the ocean; it has been part of a massive inland sea. It has been a swamp with crocodiles. Wyoming has been under a mile of ice more than once.

Now this region is a dry desert plain.

But how dry? Help us find out.