Idaho Water Supply Committee: Record-dry January, drought outlook ‘grim’
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – After a near “perfect” start to the season, officials with the Idaho Water Supply Committee said a record-dry January and dry forecasts are not ideal for the widespread…
Bridger-Teton National Forest will burn piles this Fall
The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Western Wyoming, October 19, 2021—Sufficient winter weather conditions exist to allow fire personnel on the Bridger-Teton National Forest to begin annual slash pile burning. During the summer months, crews…
Governor launches Wyoming drought website for 2021
◆ Information on ag, tourism, recreation and water utilities. Governor Mark Gordon has announced the launch of a new website that will provide detailed, updated information on drought conditions in Wyoming. Developed through a collaboration of multiple state and federal…
7 or more inches of snowfall heading to Star Valley this weekend
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Star Valley and Jackson in anticipation of significant snowfall over the next few days. The warning, which will be in effect from 11:00 AM Thursday until 5:00 AM Saturday,…
Bridger-Teton raises fire danger to Very High
Teton Interagency fire managers announce the fire danger rating has been elevated to very high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, the National Elk Refuge. Conditions in the area are drying quickly and a fire may start easily,…
Winter storm warning for western Wyoming
Portions of Teton and Lincoln counties could receive snow on Tuesday March 31 according to the National Weather Service. “Significant snow will occur through this evening over far western Wyoming today,” an alert from the Riverton Weather Station stated. “Wet…
Snow and wind raise avalanche danger across the Bridger-Teton
◆ 74 mph wind gusts buffet Mount Coffin in early days of 2020. Snow and wind has been the story in Southwest Wyoming this week. The Kemmerer and Bridger Valley areas saw impressive wind gusts, but Mount Coffin tallied the…
Wyoming residents asked to prepare for early winter storm
The National Weather Service at the Wyoming Department of Transportation are asking area residents to be prepared for snow and cold this week. Severe weather is expected in portions of the state, although it looks like the Star Valley area…
NWS Riverton office will be down beginning on Monday, May 21
The weather radar used by the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Riverton will be down for approximately five days beginning Monday, May 21, for the refurbishment of the transmitter. Although the form, fit, and function of the transmitter will…
Thick fog cancels flights, causes travel delays at Salt Lake airport
This story courtesy of DeseretNews.com SALT LAKE CITY — Thirty outbound and 25 inbound flights at Salt Lake International Airport were canceled, and 23 incoming flights were diverted Sunday evening due to thick fog blocking visibility, officials reported. Flight delays…