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…
First Significant Snow Storm of the Winter Expected To Impact Star Valley Thursday Night
The National Weather Service is predicting the first significant snow storm of the season to move through Star Valley and western Wyoming Thursday night and Friday morning, impacting road and travel conditions. Local meteorologist Jack Hales reports on his blog…