High Wind Warning is in effect for the Elk Mountain area and parts of Platte County through Monday morning. Temperatures look to improve into the 40s throughout Monday with winds remaining to be breezy with gusts in certain areas.
Saturday was another wintry reminder for much of Wyoming as snowy conditions swept through the northern and central areas through Saturday afternoon and evening. Thankfully, the snow was light and only heavy in some areas. Accumulations were left to mostly a dusting for most areas where some could have seen measurable accumulations.
On Monday, during the regular meeting between the Mayor and the City of Cheyenne’s Councilman, approved of a resolution that will create a Technology Advisory Council.
Western Vista Credit Union recently obtained office space in the City Center Building located at 1920 Thomes Avenue, in downtown Cheyenne. This comes as a necessary move for expansion from the company which has seen exceptional growth over the last few years.
CSO continues the 2020-21 Season with Capricious Classics on Feb. 27, 2021 with performances at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, at the Cheyenne Civic Center. Social distancing measures will be in place and patrons will be required to wear masks, in compliance with the Laramie County mask mandate. The concerts will be performed without intermission and last about 90 minutes. The 7:30 PM performance will also be livestreamed for those who prefer to watch from the comfort of home.
High Wind Warning’s are in effect for Albany, Laramie, Platte, Carbon, Sweetwater, Fremont, Hot Springs & Park County Through Monday afternoon. With a High Wind Watch for Natrona county until Tuesday @ noon. A Winter Weather Advisory has been put in place for Elk Mountain and Arlington Area for blowing snow that mimic blizzard conditions due to strong gusty winds and snowfall.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 5 a.m. Sunday & a High Wind Warning in effect until Tuesday 8 a.m. North Western Areas a High Wind Warning in effect until Monday @ 12 p.m. and Winter Storm/ Weather Advisories in effect near Jackson and the Tetons until Saturday @ 6 p.m.
Laramie County School District 1 has shifted the dates of its high school graduation ceremonies so the events can take place in a socially distanced setting at Frontier Park.
About a week ago, Cheyenne Frontier Days released it’s ‘report to our community 2020′ that outlined the difficult decision in cancelling the rodeo was.
Cheyenne Pack & Ship, founded by Jeff and Dershie Barber. We are excited to provide Cheyenne and the surrounding area with the newest and best quality packing and shipping services and business. The Barber’s live in Cheyenne, and are proud Wyoming natives.
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center will be offering a new Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care program starting March first.
Sunday night, across the cowboy state we will continue to experience intensely cold air calling for Wind Chill Advisories and Warning’s until Monday at 11 a.m. Aside from the cold, more snow is in store for Winter Weather Advisory for the Sierra Madre and the Snowy’s until Wednesday until 5 a.m. and a Winter Weather Advisory for the North Western region of the state until Tuesday 6 a.m.
High Wind Warning in effect for Elk Mountain until 5 p.m., Winter Storm Watch in Effect for NW Wyoming until Saturday 5 a.m. with a Wind Chill Advisory plaguing the NE until next Monday at 11 a.m.
Tuesday morning: Snow has not been a factor in the morning forecast. However, cold air and light winds have been. Through the early morning stretches into around 11 a.m. Temperatures hit improved levels along the southern areas of Wyoming. Cheyenne, being the lone warm spot in the state with close to mid-40s by this time. In addition, we can see from the north down there is a split in the state of cold air, where these areas are in the single digits and negatives and won’t budge for the remainder of the day. Then the other lower half of the state, is seeing temperatures that are normal for an average winter day, 30s and above with Cheyenne being the anomaly of seeing 40s.
High Wind Warning is in effect until 5 p.m. for parts of Carbon and Albany counties. West and Eastbound of I-80 WYDOT has issued an extreme blow over risk. Closing the highway to light and high profile vehicles.
Throughout the month of February, we pay tribute in acknowledging, celebrating, and praising African American and Black people for their accomplishments and excellence. Wyoming demographically only hosts Black or African American population a little over one percent. History tells us, many African Americans/Black people have paved the way in creating and influencing their community within the ‘Equality State’
Tuesday afternoon, the group Cheyenne Little Theatre Players had finally made their long advertised announcement on their Facebook Live. The group in cohorts with ‘The Friends of the Atlas’ have purchased the adjacent property on 215 West Lincolnway, known now as the Decóroom.
With a smile that reaches from cheek to cheek, newly-elected Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins say’s “I am really loving my first month! It’s been a lot of fun and I have learned a lot!” Mayor Collins exclaims, “I expected my first month to be a lot of people asking for meetings to meet the Mayor. So I spent a lot of my first month in introductory meetings in learning what people need from us. I have to say I really enjoyed those meetings.”
At approximately 1:30 p.m. Cheyenne Police responded to an emergency report of a bank robbery at Central Bank and Trust on East Lincolnway.
Monday, enjoy the sunshine and warmer temperatures as this is nothing like February in Wyoming typically.
Governor Mark Gordon is slamming plans by the Biden administration to halt the issuing of new oil and gas leases on federal land, calling the decision a misguided approach that will have severe economic consequences to Wyoming and other western states.
At around 11:30 AM on January 25, 2021, Laramie Police Officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of North 9th St for a report of a disturbance. As a result of officers’ investigation, Albert Brodhead, 53, of Laramie, was arrested and charged with Strangulation of a Household Member (WS 6-2-509). Mr. Brodhead remains in custody at the Albany County Detention Center without bond.
Ward III City Councilwoman, Dr. Michelle Aldrich, will hold a Public Forum on Monday, February 1st from 6:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. at the Kiwanis Community House (4603 Lions Park Dr.) in Lions Park. Discussion will include proposed changes to City of Cheyenne Code, Chapter 5.68, Body Art Establishments and Operations and Chapter 5.08.250 of Chapter 5.08, Body Art Business License Fees.
The Business Ready Community (BRC) Grant and Loan Program rules will be amended and further clarified. These amendments are intended to address issues of importance to the Business Council including amended award and match amounts, clarified requirements for revenue-generating projects, expanded public notice requirements, added requirements to projects that involve ownership of infrastructure, and other revisions to the rules.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2021-22 Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) for community-minded teenagers who are interested in learning more about City government, civic trusteeship, and community leadership.
With snow totals still being recorded, we have experienced plenty of snow throughout the state. The snow is tapering off and moving out through SE Wyoming and making it’s way east. Roads have closed East and Westbound of I-80 and plenty of slick and icy spots around I-25 north and southbound.
A stationary frontal is set along the Central and Southern areas of Wyoming creating disturbances and setting the scene for areas to see Wintry conditions this weekend. Some areas have seen snow showers since Thursday Night and will continue to see them through Friday afternoon/evening. Saturday is the day we will see true snowfall in most areas however true measurable accumulations look to be spared in Cheyenne.
MLK Jr. Day comes to a close with cold temperatures and scattered isolated snow showers throughout Wyoming. Winds are on the light breezy side, which is good! However, for much of SE Wyoming, a High Wind Warning has been issued until Thursday @ 11 a.m. with a High Wind Watch around the area as well until the same time frame.
The low pressure system we have been tracking from the north the past few days has made it’s way into Wyoming bringing some wintry conditions for many areas Sunday night.
Friday afternoon winds look to die down with temperatures being chilly but remain fair in terms of conditions. Plenty of sunshine in the SE areas of Wyoming could assist in bringing warmer temperatures before they dive into 20s this weekend.
The Sine Die ceremony proceeded as Cheyenne’s out-going Mayor Marian Orr and City Council Members: Rocky Case, Dicky Shanor, Mike Luna & Dr. Mark Rinne attended their first meeting for the past several months and their last as sitting city council members.
Strong high winds have kept us up all night this weekend, as they howled through the cities of Southern, Central, and, Eastern Wyoming. High Wind Warning’s have expired in Central Wyoming however, have been reissued in SE Wyoming through Sunday Night. Rest of the night, expect it to be chilly, windy at the start with winds tapering off throughout the late night.
Starting things off, We have a Winter Storm Advisory in place for Sierra Madre and the Snowy Ranges until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Winds continue to howl throughout the SE region of Wyoming. A High Wind Warning is in place for Albany, Laramie, Platte and Carbon counties until Friday @ 11 a.m.
How about those winds though! Plenty of advisories and warning’s have cleared off this afternoon. However, Southern and South Eastern Wyoming continue to be under a High Wind Warning until Friday at 11 a.m. In addition to the madness, temperatures look to be well below freezing today bringing wind chill values to below 0 degree throughout the afternoon and even worse, tonight.
Another day of warmth for much of the Eastern and Central regions of the state as areas have hit lower 60s and mid to upper 50 degree temperatures this afternoon. However, the same cannot be said for the Western half of the state. From Jackson to Yellowstone and making its way to Lander and Rawlins. The cold front has brought in colder air and plenty of moisture to develop snow that is falling early this afternoon.
Tonight looks to be another chilly one in the Cowboy State. Winds have tapered down tonight however, a High Wind Warning is in place for Elk Mountain until Thursday at 11 a.m. In addition, lets talk some SNOW! A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for: Fremont, Teton, Lincoln & Sublette counties, through Thursday night.
Temperatures will maintain the 20s and 10s Tuesday night. However, winds look to make it even colder tonight bringing wind chills to the 10s and single digits.
A cold Sunday night across the cowboy state. With it, the third wave of snow has started in the Western regions of Wyoming. Higher elevations in the mountains around Riverton and in Jackson are seeing snow tonight. This third system is brought by another Low-Pressure system influencing another cold front that will remain for the next couple of days.
Friday brought cold temperatures and snowy conditions to a few areas in the cowboy state. The snow has impacted our roads. Slippery and icy conditions are expected tonight and Saturday with frigid temperatures mixed in with the melted and fallen snow.
Dense Fog Advisory in place for Albany, Laramie and Carbon counties until Friday at 3 a.m.The snow has began in Cheyenne as the snow system we have been tracking for the last few days has finally arrived in Wyoming. Owl Creek Mts. were the first to see snow on Thursday afternoon. Now, as we are well underway into our nighttime hours. Snow is falling in Cheyenne and is making it’s way to other areas in Wyoming.
Come and get your last of your holiday gifts. Craft and flea market show. Everyone is welcome to come and see the creativeness of our great vendors. Jewelry, crochet items, candles, fleece blankets and lots of unique items! Come and support our local Veteran’s and enjoy the fun! We will have protocol in place for COVD19 resulting in some changes. There have been changes NO lunch will be provided and show is subject to change, no tables are no longer available for vendors.
The postmark deadline to enter the Wyoming Letters About Literature Writing Contest is only one month away on January 9, 2021. Wyoming students in grades 4-12 can win Amazon gift cards of up to $150. Letters will be judged in three levels: grades 4-6, grades 7-8, and grades 9- 12.
Starting off the week, Monday, looking for warmer temperatures to start off in the afternoon. A low pressure system will move in bringing moisture and atmospheric disturbances to the Southern Wyoming and Western Wyoming. As we approach the evening hours around dinner time. Changes are coming, rain looks to start in SE Wyoming and west of Cheyenne and as the temperatures drop, snow looks to come into play. Snow showers look to carry into Tuesday morning. Weather conditions look to dry and mild out throughout the week giving Thanksgiving very favorable conditions.
With the recent surge, talks of mask mandates, and other drastic measures to help contain the virus have been in talks in communities throughout Wyoming. Tuesday morning, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dr. John Fleming spoke with Wyoming News Now about his thoughts on a mask mandate in Wyoming. Dr. Fleming responded, “I certainly recommend mask use especially when there is considerable spread in the community. Certainly, throughout the Midwest, we are seeing an increase in cases." Dr. Fleming adds, Fortunately, the death rates have remained flat, we are seeing 3 per 100,00 deaths. of course, one death from COVID is one death too many. But, I think people in Wyoming and other states have learned better to live with this disease. As far as mandates for masks, I think that’s a case by case local community decision made by your leaders."
The Gathering Bakery is a ‘gathering place’ for the community, with the concept of the bakery to be a place where families can meet for breakfast on Saturday mornings, military wives can come and feel “at home” and to bring an atmosphere where people can walk in and everyone knows their name. A concept like that is perfect for the Cheyenne community which is known for everyone knowing everyone.
Monday, expect it to be windy throughout the morning and the afternoon. Winds will hit gusts of around 35 mph in Cheyenne. Stronger winds in Casper reaching near 45 mph gusts throughout the day. The good news is, temperatures will warm up into lower and mid 50s across the state.
This upcoming holiday season- Visit Cheyenne, will be transforming the downtown area into a Christmas Wonderland ‘Old Western’ style.
It’s a little earlier than usual, however, the Salvation Army has pushed up the ringing of their kettle bells this year, with operation rescue Christmas. This operation is to ensure the organization can be a beacon of help and hope for those in need during the holidays.
Alzheimer’s is a disease that is a form of Dementia that is seen as one of the cruelest diseases that impact Americans. It is viewed as such because the disease causes the sufferer to seemingly no longer be the person they once were. The disease impacts memory, thinking, and behavior. AD ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. and the most common form of dementia in 60-80% of all diagnosed cases.