More Snow on the way
March 20, 2005
More snow is expected to fall in Wyoming from a series of winter storm systems moving through the area this week. Over the weekend, snow showers brought several inches of new snow to the mountains and valleys. White Pine Ski Area picked up about 7 inches of new snow. Area SNOTELS reported from 3-5 inches of new snow in the Wyoming and Wind River Mountain ranges. As we write this update on Sunday morning, Pinedale has several inches of new snow on the ground and it is still snowing.
New Snow Expected
The mountains of western Wyoming could see 3-5 inches of new snow, and the valleys 1-3 inches of new snow, out of this storm Sunday and Sunday night. Eastern Wyoming is also expected to also get several inches. Travelers are cautioned that mountain passes may be hazardous in places.
An even stronger storm system is expected to move into the area Wednesday and Thursday of next week. This storm could produce more significant snowfall across western and central Wyoming. The National Weather Service advises travelers to stay tuned to weather updates for more information.
WEATHER FORECAST
Sunday: Snow showers likely, mixing with rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high around 37. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north northwest between 14 and 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. North northwest wind between 13 and 16 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. North northwest wind between 9 and 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low near 17. North northwest wind between 13 and 15 mph.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. North northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southwest.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high around 40.
Wednesday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Thursday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low near 10.
Friday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Friday Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high around 40.
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