High Winds

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The National Weather Service says wind gusts reached as fast as 98 mph (158 kph) during a winter storm in Wyoming. The storm ripped through Wyoming Thursday morning, dumping snow on much of the state. The nearly triple-digit wind gusts were reported near Clark, a small community close to the Montana border...

The extent of the damage is unknown, but some of it is apparent from the street.

Travelers should watch for high winds over the next few days.

Hogadon management apologizes for the inconvenience.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The National Weather Service says high winds are possible in a large part of southeast Wyoming starting Friday night and persisting through Saturday. Gusts up to 70 mph are possible. That's bad news for travelers because the strong winds blow snow onto highways and cause poor visibility...

Despite apparent smoky conditions on Tuesday, Natrona County emergency managers say there are no fires currently burning near or on Casper Mountain. Lt. Stew Anderson, the emergency management coordinator for Natrona County, says an apparent smoke plume spotted from Casper Mountain is not actually smoke, but ash and dust kicked up by high winds...