Weather

Wed Feb 22nd, 2012

Good Morning Everyone! 

The snow will continue out west through later tomorrow.  There will be 2 to 4 feet of snow in some of the highest terrain.  Some of the valleys will actually turn over to rain today, as some mild Pacific air floods the state.  The big story, east of the divide, will be the WIND!!  Winds will be howling across the entire state as a strong jet stream moves overhead.  Those winds will mix down to the surface, and we could see winds gusting to around 50-60mph later today across the wind corridor.  The wind will be just as strong out in towards Lander and Riverton.  There are High Wind Warnings all across the East today.  Winter Storm Warnings are still in effect until tomorrow out west.  There are a few Rain and Snow showers east of the divide this morning.  Temperatures will continue to soar today, as the winds will help to warm us up.  Highs, east of the divide, will be very mild.  Most locations will see highs back in the 40's, 50's and even up near 60 degrees in Lander.  A cold front will drop down through the state later this afternoon and evening.  That front will bring some chances for Rain, at least initially, to all areas east of the divide.  The rain will transition to all snow overnight tonight and into the first portion of tomorrow.  As of now, Casper should only pick up around 1-2" of snow overnight.  There will be higher amounts right at the foothills and the Mountain.  The snow will be fairly light (outside of the Mtns) for us East of the divide.  Temperatures will be cooler on Thursday and Friday, but we will stay dry.  The next system cruises through on Saturday night and Sunday morning. 

Chris