Weather Story

4PM 4/15 - Southwest winds will increase across the area on Thursday. A few gusts over 60 mph are possible, mainly in Carbon County. A High Wind Watch has been issued.

5PM 4/15 - A strong cold front will sweep through the area tomorrow afternoon or evening, and send temperatures plummeting. In addition, most of the area will see a chance for snowfall through the day on Friday. Snow will begin Thursday evening in Carbon and Converse Counties, where a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued. Hazardous travel conditions are expected in these areas Thursday evening through early Friday afternoon. A few snow squalls will also be possible. After midnight and into Friday morning, snow will spread eastward towards the Laramie Valley and High Plains. Stay tuned for additional updates tomorrow.

5PM 4/15 - Winter-like temperatures will return to the area following tomorrow evening's cold front. Expect highs in the 30s to low 40s with blustery conditions on Friday, followed by lows in the teens to lower 20s Saturday morning. Cold temperatures may damage or kill sensitive vegetation that has emerged from dormancy early this year following the extremely warm start to spring. Outdoor irrigation systems may also be damaged.

SKYWARN Spotter Training is back! Here’s the list of all the Spotter Trainings we will be presenting this year! These are free to attend, for all ages, and typically last about 2 hours. Keep your eyes to the skies and learn how to identify storm features, report severe weather, and get a refresher on severe weather safety! Please see this website for more information and exact locations for training. weather.gov/cys/skywarn To register for Virtual Talks, please use the following link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/#register/7409719265362815318