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Winter Weather Again Takes Aim On Wyoming

Brian Scott — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:56:19 +0000

The National Weather Service has issued has issued a number of special weather statements and winter weather watches in advance of the next system heade to the Cowboy State.

For Central Wyoming expect 3-6 inches in the mountains East of the Continental Divide from Lander to Casper with lesser amounts of snow expected for the lower elevations of the area. The

Natrona County Schools Open April 18

Brian Scott — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:52:07 +0000

After a snow day and school cancellations on Wednesday April 17th, the Natrona County School District has re-opened schools for Thursday. Some buses might be running a little late due to side streets not being plowed. Our drivers will do their best to stay as close to their normal route times as possible. Please be [...]

Snow Day Poll

Ian Delap — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:20:29 +0000

They don’t happen often, but when they do people tend to get excited. How do you spend your snow day? Would you rather stay inside or go play outside?

Another Big Winter Storm Takes Aim On Wyoming

Brian Scott — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:10:58 +0000

Winter storm warnings and advisories have been posted over a large area of Wyoming for the second week in a row.

Natrona County School District Guidelines For School Closures

Brian Scott — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:39:29 +0000

If you ever wondered what parameters the Natrona County School District follows when considering closing schools, wonder no more. Here is a look at the guidelines that NCSD follows for closure. GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR CLOSURE OF SCHOOL BECAUSE OF NATURAL DISASTER OR INCLEMENT WEATHER 2011-12 I. Natrona County School District recognizes that conduct of school [...]

Spring Snowstorm Closes Highways in Wyoming

Associated Press — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:33:39 +0000

A spring snowstorm has dumped up to a foot of snow and closed hundreds of miles of highways in Wyoming.

Casper College Classes Cancelled

Tom McCarthy — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:36:45 +0000

According to an email/text alert from Casper College, all classes are cancelled from 5pm, April 9 through 8am, April 10.

Despite Snow, Schools In Casper Open For Business

Brian Scott — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:36:37 +0000

Despite the amounts of snow and wind accompanying, schools across Natrona County will be open today and buses will be running.

Natrona County Snow Totals Top 3 Feet

Brian Scott — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:50:02 +0000

A winter storm that was expected to drop a few inches in the Casper area wound up dumping up to 36 inches on parts of Natrona County. It was a storm that had tremendous up-slope conditions that started churning snowfall over Casper mountain Saturday morning and didn’t stop until midday on Sunday. The National Weather [...]

Snow Totals Across Wyoming

Brian Scott — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:13:49 +0000

With the biggest storm of the season making impacts across Wyoming over the weekend, you are probably wondering how much of the white and fluffy fell. The National Weather service has put together snow totals from their remote sensors here. [button href="http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=riw&storyid=92484&source=0" title="Wyoming Snow Totals" align="center"] Big winners in the snow totals were Fremont and [...]

Casper Among Worst "Winter Cities"

Rich Denison — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:24:23 +0000

Snow and wind help rank Casper among the worst winter cities in the U.S.

Road Closures For Thursday, December 30

Tom McCarthy — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:00:52 +0000

Most of the state is under either a Winter Storm Warning or a Blizzard Warning with up to 12 inches of snow expected in some parts of the state. Stay tuned to 107.9 FM and TheRiver1079.com for the latest reports on conditions and closures.