Wyoming Weather: Strong Winds and Mixed Precipitation Expected Monday
Gusts may reach 55 mph in the northeast and east, while rain and snow mix across the state.
By Mei Lin ·
Wyoming faces a volatile weather pattern on Monday, November 2, characterized by widespread precipitation and high winds.
The National Weather Service forecast indicates that clouds will cover much of the state, bringing rain and snow to various regions. Winds will be a major factor, with gusts exceeding 50 mph in several locations. Temperatures will remain cool, with daytime highs mainly in the 40s and overnight lows ranging from the 20s to the low 30s.
In the north central region, Buffalo has a high wind warning in effect until 3 p.m. Residents there should expect very windy conditions with gusts up to 55 mph and a high near 43. Rain is likely before 2 p.m. Sheridan and Big Horn will also see rain with wind gusts reaching 41 mph. Overnight, these areas may see patchy fog and continued breezes.
The eastern plains will experience strong winds and mixed precipitation. Guernsey faces gusts as high as 55 mph with rain and snow likely. Douglas and Torrington also report wind gusts up to 50 mph. In the southeast, Cheyenne and Chugwater will see similar wind speeds, with Cheyenne highs near 46 and Chugwater highs near 46. Laramie will have rain and snow likely with gusts to 40 mph.
Western Wyoming will see a mix of sunny and cloudy skies. La Barge and Pinedale will be breezy with highs in the mid-40s and gusts around 31 mph. Afton and Dubois have a chance of snow and rain. In the southwest, Rock Springs and Lyman will see highs near 45 and 46 respectively, with Lyman experiencing gusts up to 32 mph. Evanston has a chance of snow and rain before 11 a.m.
Central Wyoming locations like Casper and Glenrock are likely to see both rain and snow. Casper will have breezy conditions with a high near 40 and gusts to 21 mph. Glenrock faces near certain rain and snow with gusts up to 35 mph. Lander is expected to have rain with a high near 40. The central region will gradually clear overnight, though some areas may see precipitation before midnight.
The south central region will see rain and snow near certain in Rawlins and Saratoga, with highs around 40. Wamsutter will be cloudy and breezy with a low near 28. The northeast will remain blustery, with Gillette and Newcastle seeing rain and snow likely overnight. Sundance has rain and snow near certain with gusts up to 38 mph. These conditions will persist into the night with lows in the upper 20s and low 30s.
