Weather
On Monday, July 3, a major windstorm and rain event impacted the southern portion of Yellowstone National Park, primarily in the Lake Village area. No fatalities nor severe injuries have been reported. Additionally, there have been no substantial disruptions to visitor services. “Monday night’s storm event hit the Lake area very hard,” said Yellowstone Superintendent…
Tornado that ripped through massive Wyoming coal mining site injures 8 people, officials say CAMPBELL COUNTY, Wyo. (AP) — A tornado that ripped through a massive coal mining site in northeast Wyoming halted operations, but only eight people were injured and no deaths were reported, officials said Saturday. The tornado hit the North Antelope Rochelle…
Despite the first day of summer, the Wyoming spring showers came in heavily Wednesday afternoon, causing minor flash flooding in parts Cody, Wyoming. The National Weather Service has issued the following warning for Northern Wyoming: “A strong storm system will produce areas of heavy rain for southern Montana and northern Wyoming. The heavy rain will…
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 first Friday of June is a significant sign of summer. But Cody’s weather is determined to rain on everyone’s parade. Because of persistent and ongoing rain and thunderstorms, the Cody Nite Rodeo cancelled the first Friday of 2023. Tickets are not being sold at the Cody Stampede Rodeo Grounds or on the Cody Stampede…
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…
The summer season for Cody and northwest Wyoming starts this Friday with the opening of the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. But the entrance could close on the same day – temporarily. Weather permitting, the road from the East Entrance to Fishing Bridge Junction (Sylvan Pass) & Canyon Village to Lake Village will open…