Forecast and Conditions for Ranchester, Wyoming

Updated: 12:37 PM MDT on October 10, 2008
Observed at Sheridan, Wyoming
Temperature 32.8 °F / 0.4 °C
Windchill 29 °F / -2 °C
Humidity 84%
Dew Point 28 °F / -2 °C
Wind West at 4.0 mph / 6.4 km/h
Pressure 30.09 in / 1018.8 hPa (Rising)
Conditions Light Snow
Visibility 1.0 miles / 1.6 kilometers
Clouds
Yesterday's Maximum 46 °F / 7 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 26 °F / -3 °C
Normal high 63 °F / 17 °C
Normal low 33 °F / 0 °C
Record high 88 °F / 31 °C (1996)
Record low 15 °F / -9 °C (1993)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 29
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 0
Sunrise07:18 AM (MDT)
Sunset06:31 PM (MDT)
Moon Rise04:35 PM (MDT)
Moon Set02:23 AM (MDT)
Moon Phase
Winter Storm Warning
Statement as of 10:33 am MDT on October 10, 2008


... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 am MDT Monday...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect until 6
am MDT Monday.

Heavy wet snow will likely result in downed tree limbs and power
lines... as well as create difficult to impossible travel
conditions across the region through the weekend. Snow amounts
by this evening will be around 3 inches. Periods of heavy snow will
continue through the weekend... with the heaviest snowfall expected
tonight through Saturday night. Total snow accumulations will
be between 1 and 2 feet by the time the snow tapers off Sunday
night.

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are
expected. Gusty winds are also possible. This will make travel
very hazardous or impossible.




Forecast as of 9:33 am MDT on October 10, 2008

Winter Storm Warning in effect until 6 am MDT Monday...
Rest of Today
Snow...colder. New snow accumulation around 2 inches...except around 4 inches near the mountains. Highs in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 100 percent.
Tonight
Snow. Snow accumulation around 4 inches. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 100 percent.
Saturday
Snow. Snow accumulation around 4 inches. Highs in the mid 30s. North winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 100 percent.
Saturday Night
Snow. Significant accumulations possible. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 100 percent.
Sunday
Snow. Highs in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Lows in the lower 20s.
Columbus Day
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Tuesday
Sunny...warmer. Highs in the lower 50s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
Thursday
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
Temperature Probability of Precipitation
Place Today Tonight Saturday Today Tonight Saturday
Sheridan WY 35 23 34 100 100 100
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