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SALT RIVER County, Wyoming Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For SALT RIVER County
700 PM MDT THU APR 18 2024

...CENTRAL WYOMING...
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BIG PINEY      SUNNY     43   3  19 W15       30.08F                  
PINEDALE       MOSUNNY   39   9  28 N8        30.10F WCI  34          
DUBOIS         MOSUNNY   30  16  55 SE13      30.12S WCI  20          
LANDER         MOSUNNY   37  22  54 W6        30.15F WCI  32          
RIVERTON       MOSUNNY   37  13  37 NE9       30.17S WCI  30          
CASPER         CLEAR     38  16  40 N12       30.18F WCI  30          
DOUGLAS        CLEAR     39  15  37 NW15      30.19S WCI  31          

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Wyoming
Based on observations at 700pm MDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Wyoming...temperatures are near 39 degrees north, near 37 degrees central, and near 31 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, mostly sunny central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 37%, and the dew point is near 13 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. Winds are from the north at 15 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 31 degrees north. Winds are from the northeast at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 30 degrees central. Winds are from the south at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 23 degrees south. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 46 degrees at ROCK SPRINGS and EVANSTON. The lowest temperature is 24 degrees at LK YELLOWSTONE.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SALT RIVER County,WY

141 AM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

Mountain snow comes to an end through the morning. Afternoon snow
showers are possible (30%-70% chances) for the western and northern
mountains, mainly the Absarokas. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For SALT RIVER County, WY
648 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.

SUNDAY
Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid 30s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.

TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Wyoming
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 18TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1880...
More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to
Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65
persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum)
...1906...
A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread
fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum)
...1944...
California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two
million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley
destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel)
...1957...
A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air,
and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three
were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it
moved westward. (The Weather Channel)
...1970...
Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th)
(The Weather Channel)


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