US National Weather Service Riverton
Much of northwest Wyoming is under a blanket of heavy rain, prompting Flood Watches in Park, Hot Springs, Big Horn, and Washakie Counties. But with so much precipitation and chiller temperatures, is snow possible? According to the National Weather Service Office in Riverton, yes – but only up high. And nothing’s sticking around. Temperatures are…
In June 2023, Wyoming’s weather is somewhat predictable – making it even more of an enigma. Any residents frustrated with the pattern of sunny mornings and thunderous afternoons won’t catch a break this week. The National Weather Service Office in Riverton is anticipating more rain going into the weekend. A Flood Watch is already in effect…
The National Weather Service Office in Riverton has issued a Flood Watch for the Bighorn Basin and several other Wyoming communities. Portions of central Wyoming, north central Wyoming, and northwest Wyoming were placed under a Flood Watch at 9:57 p.m. on Thursday, June 1. The watch remains in effect until the afternoon of Saturday, June…
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Big Horn County, Northwestern Washakie County, and East-Central Park County until 3:15 p.m. At 2:29 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, a severe thunderstorm was located over Meeteetse, moving east at 20 mph. Quarter-size hail has been reported. Damage to vehicles is “expected.” This severe…
What started as a bit of haze and a whiff of smoke on Wednesday has smothered Cody, northern Wyoming, and several other states with the kind of hazardous conditions usually reserved for the worst days of summer. And it’s all billowing from the nation’s northern neighbor. The National Weather Service Office in Riverton has issued…
February is determined to make up for lost time this winter, as the entire Bighorn Basin can expect another several inches of snow and freezing temperatures. As if last week’s winter storm wasn’t enough, the National Weather Service Office in Riverton issued another Winter Storm Warning for the Bighorn Basin. The warning is in anticipation…
Tuesday’s snow fell fast and hard, quickly surpassing the anticipated two to six inches over the 24-hour period, which should build up the region’s slightly lower-than-normal snowpack. Before the first flakes fell on Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service Office in Riverton had already issued a Winter Storm Warning and told Bighorn Basin residents to…
Overnight temperatures across Wyoming were extremely low during the last weekend of January, with some areas reporting overnight temperatures of nearly 50 degrees below zero. The National Weather Service Riverton Office released the lowest temperatures recorded across Wyoming during Sunday night’s storm. Overall, it got a bit chilly in the Equality State during the night…
Wyoming could be the windiest state, judging by the 67 High Wind Warnings issued in eastern Wyoming last year – the highest number ever issued in one year and more than any other region in the nation.
Wyomingites must brace themselves for temperatures as low as 50 below zero this week, while the Bighorn Basin can expect a full day of snow before the worst of the cold weather hits. Winter 2022-2023 is determined to make a big impression during its first week. Unfortunately, all of Wyoming is invited to the party.…