Wyoming
Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Friday, January 5, 2024
Clouds and a chance for snow in much of Wyoming on Friday. Highs mostly in the 20s and 30s with a few 40s and lows range from just below 0 to near 20.
Central:
Casper: There’s a chance of snow today and overnight. Otherwise, it should be partly sunny today with a high near 36 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 18. Winds could gust to 20 mph during the day.
Lander: There’s a chance of snow mainly after 3 p.m. today and mainly before 10 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, expect it to be mostly sunny today with a high near 30 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 6.
Shoshoni: Patchy fog is possible in the morning and there’s a slight chance of snow after 3 p.m. today and overnight. Otherwise, look for it to be partly sunny today with a high near 31 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 8.
Southwest:
Evanston: Snow is possible after 11 a.m. today and there’s a slight chance before 11 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, it should be cloudy today with a high near 30 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 7.
Green River: There’s a chance of snow mainly after 1 p.m. today and a slight chance of snow before 1 a.m. overnight. Otherwise, expect it to be partly sunny and breezy today with a high near 33 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 7. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph during the day.
Kemmerer: There’s a slight chance of snow today, otherwise look for it to be partly sunny and breezy with a high near 32 and mostly cloudy and blustery overnight with a low near 6. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph during the day and 25 mph overnight.
Western Wyoming:
Pinedale: Expect it to be partly sunny today with a high near 28 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 0. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph during the day and 22 mph overnight.
Afton: Fog in the morning and snow showers are likely mainly before 4 p.m. today and they are possible before 8 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, look for a high near 26 today and it should be mostly cloudy overnight with patchy fog after 3 a.m. and the low near 8.
La Barge: It should be partly sunny today with a high near 33 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near -4.
Northwest:
Dubois: There’s a chance of snow mainly after 2 p.m. today and a slight chance before 10 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, it should be partly sunny and blustery today with a high near 28 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 8. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph during the day and 22 mph overnight.
Jackson: Snow is possible mainly before 3 p.m. today and there’s a slight chance tonight before 7 p.m. Otherwise, look for it to be mostly cloudy today with a high near 29 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 5.
Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park: Snow is likely mainly before 2 p.m. today and there’s a slight chance of snow before 9 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, expect it to be mostly cloudy today with a high near 24 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 1.
Bighorn Basin:
Thermopolis: Watch for patchy fog before 9 a.m. and there’s a chance of snow mainly after 5 p.m. today and before 9 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, look for it to be mostly sunny today with a high near 36 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 9.
Cody: There’s a slight chance of snow this afternoon, otherwise it should be partly sunny today with a high near 35 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 15.
Lovell: There’s a slight chance of snow this afternoon, otherwise expect it to be partly sunny today with a high near 37 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 9.
North Central:
Buffalo: There’s a chance for snow showers mainly after noon today and a slight chance before 11 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, look for it to be partly sunny and breezy today with a high near 36 and mostly cloudy and blustery overnight with a low near 18. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph during the day and 28 mph overnight.
Sheridan: There’s a chance for snow today and before 11 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, expect it to be mostly cloudy today with a high near 41 today and mostly cloudy, gradually becoming mostly clear overnight with a low near 14. Winds could blow from 16-21 mph during the day and 13-20 mph overnight.
Story: There’s a chance for snow mainly after 11 a.m. today and before 11 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, it should be mostly cloudy today with a high near 37 and become partly cloudy overnight with a low near 15. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph during the day and blow from 16-26 mph overnight.
Northeast:
Gillette: There’s a chance of snow mainly after 11 a.m. today and before 11 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, look for it to be mostly cloudy today with a high near 37 and mostly cloudy and blustery overnight with a low near 16. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph during the day and 34 mph overnight.
Newcastle: There’s a chance of snow mainly after 11 a.m. today and before 11 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, it should be mostly cloudy today with a high near 36 and mostly cloudy and blustery overnight with a low near 17. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph during the day and 34 mph overnight.
Hulett: There’s a chance of snow mainly after 11 a.m. today and snow is likely mainly before 11 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, expect it to be cloudy today with a high near 38 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 14. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph during the day and 24 mph overnight.
Eastern Plains:
Torrington: There’s a slight chance of snow after 11 a.m. today and a little better chance mainly before 11 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, look for it to be mostly cloudy today with a high near 40 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 19.
Lusk: There’s a chance of snow mainly after 2 p.m. today and before 11 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, expect it to be mostly cloudy today with a high near 33 and mostly cloudy and blustery overnight with a low near 16. Winds could blow from 15-20 mph overnight.
Guernsey: There’s a chance of snow after 11 a.m. today and mainly before 11 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, it should be mostly cloudy today with a high near 38 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 20.
Southeast:
Cheyenne: There’s a slight chance of snow after 11 a.m. today and a better chance of snow mainly before 11 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, look for it to be mostly cloudy today with a high near 35 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 17.
Laramie: There’s a chance of snow mainly after 11 a.m. today and overnight. Otherwise, expect it to be mostly cloudy today with a high near 28 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 11.
Pine Bluffs: There’s a slight chance of snow after 11 a.m. today and a better chance of snow mainly before 11 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, it should be mostly cloudy today with a high near 36 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 16.
South Central:
Rawlins: There’s a chance for snow today and overnight. Otherwise, expect it to be mostly cloudy today with a high near 27 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 12.
Saratoga: There’s a chance for snow today and tonight mainly before midnight. Otherwise, it should be mostly cloudy today with a high near 25 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 11.
Wamsutter: There’s a chance for snow mainly after 2 p.m. today and before 10 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, look for it to be mostly cloudy today with a high near 27 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 9.
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile
Albert Sommers, former Wyoming Speaker of the House, announced Thursday he will attempt to reclaim a seat he formerly held for more than a decade in the statehouse.
“Leadership matters,” Sommers, a lifelong cattle rancher, wrote in a press release. “Right now, the Wyoming House is too often focused on division instead of solutions. We need steady, effective leadership that solves problems—not rhetoric and political theater.”
Voters in 2013 first elected Sommers to House District 20, which encompasses Sublette County and an eastern section of Lincoln County. As a lawmaker, Sommers largely focused on health care, education and water issues. Over six terms, he rose through the ranks, serving in leadership positions and chairing committees focused on education funding and broadband.
In his announcement, Sommers highlighted his legislative work to establish funding for rural hospitals, prioritize “responsible property tax relief,” as well as the creation of the Wyoming Colorado River Advisory Committee within the State Engineer’s Office, “to ensure our water users have a voice in critical decisions affecting the Green River Valley,” he wrote.
As speaker, Sommers was a frequent target of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus as well as the DC-based State Freedom Caucus Network, even getting the attention of Fox News and other national, conservative news outlets. They often accused Sommers of not being conservative enough, and criticized him for keeping bills in “the drawer,” which has long been code for the unilateral power a speaker has to kill legislation by holding it back. (The practice of holding bills has been used to a much higher degree under Freedom Caucus leadership.)
In 2023, Sommers used the speaker’s powers to kill bills related to a school voucher program, banning instruction on gender and sexual orientation from some classrooms and criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors. At the time, Sommers defended his decision to hold back “bills that are unconstitutional, not well vetted, duplicate bills or debates, and bills that negate local control, restrict the rights of people or risk costly litigation financed by the people of Wyoming.”
He reiterated that philosophy and defended his record in his Thursday campaign announcement.
“I am a common-sense conservative who believes in getting things done. I support our core industries—oil and gas, ranching, and tourism—and I will continue to fight for the people and natural resources of Sublette County and LaBarge. I am pro-gun, pro-life, pro-family, and pro-education,” Sommers wrote. “I also take seriously my oath to uphold the U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions, which means I didn’t support bills that violated those constitutions. I read bills carefully and I voted accordingly.”
Following his term as speaker, Sommers stepped away from the House to run for Senate District 14 in 2024. He lost in the primary election to political newcomer Laura Pearson, a Freedom Caucus-endorsed Republican from Kemmerer, who also won in the general election. Her Senate win coincided with the Freedom Caucus winning control of the House.
“That race didn’t go my way, and I respected the outcome,” Sommers said in a Thursday press release. But “the direction of the Wyoming House,” since then, he said, has “raised serious concerns.”
Sommers pointed to the Freedom Caucus and its budget proposal, which, despite a funding surplus, included major cuts and funding denials. Ahead of the session, the caucus said its sights were set on shrinking spending and limiting the growth of government.
In his Thursday press release, Sommers criticized “decisions that cut food assistance for vulnerable children, reduced business opportunities, slashed funding to the University of Wyoming, eliminated resources for cheatgrass control, denied raises for state employees, and removed positions critical to protecting Wyoming’s water rights.”
Most of those proposals did not make it into the final budget bill.
Sommers also pointed to a controversy that dominated the 2026 session after a Teton County conservative activist handed out campaign checks to lawmakers on the House floor. Lawmakers in both chambers unanimously voted to ban such behavior before a House Special Investigative Committee found that the exchange did not violate the Wyoming Constitution nor did it amount to legislative misconduct. A Laramie County Sheriff’s Office criminal investigation is still underway.
But “controversies like ‘Checkgate’ undermined public trust, and decorum in the House deteriorated,” Sommers said.
“Transparency and accessibility will remain central to how I serve,” Sommers said. “As I’ve done before, I will provide regular updates on legislation, seek your input, and clearly explain my votes.”
Incumbent bows out
Rep. Mike Schmid, R-La Barge, currently represents House District 20, but announced Thursday morning that he would not seek reelection.
“It has truly been an honor to serve as your State Representative for House District 20. When I first ran, I had hoped to serve up to three terms and continue building on what I learned during my first term,” Schmid wrote in a Facebook post. “But life can change your priorities. Over the past year, my family has gone through some difficult times. My wife is dealing with serious health issues, and the death of my brother, Jim, just a few short weeks ago have made it clear to me where I need to spend my time.”
In March, Bill Winney, a perennial candidate and former nuclear submarine commander, announced he would run for House District 20.
The official candidate filing period opens May 14.
This article was originally published by WyoFile and is republished here with permission. WyoFile is an independent nonprofit news organization focused on Wyoming people, places and policy.
Related
The following is a news release from the Wyoming’s Rock Springs Police Department:
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — The Rock Springs Police Department is investigating a fatal incident that occurred early this morning in the parking lot of the Flying J Travel Center.
At approximately 5:00 a.m., a Flying J employee was working to direct commercial vehicle traffic within the lot. Initial findings suggest that as one semitruck began to move, the employee was positioned between that vehicle and a second stationary vehicle. The employee was subsequently pinned between the two units.
Rock Springs Fire Department and Castle Rock Ambulance arrived on the scene and coordinated life-saving measures. Despite the rapid response and medical intervention, the employee was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld at this time pending the notification of family members.
The driver involved in the incident, a resident of Idaho, remained on-site and has been fully cooperative with investigators. Following an initial statement and questioning, the driver was released. While the investigation remains open, the incident currently appears to be a tragic accident.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and the staff at Flying J. We also want to commend the rapid response and professional life-saving efforts coordinated by Rock Springs Fire and Castle Rock Ambulance during this difficult call.
=htmlentities(get_the_title())?>%0D%0A%0D%0A=get_permalink()?>%0D%0A%0D%0A=htmlentities(‘For more stories like this one, be sure to visit https://www.eastidahonews.com/ for all of the latest news, community events and more.’)?>&subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20EastIdahoNews” class=”fa-stack jDialog”>
Wyoming
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon won’t seek a third term. He won’t rule out running for other offices, either
(WYOFILE) – Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon will not seek a third term, his office announced Thursday. However, the two-term Republican governor has not ruled out running for another office.
“He’s still kind of exploring his options,” Amy Edmonds, Gordon’s spokesperson, told WyoFile.
As candidates across Wyoming have announced bids for various statewide offices in recent months, Gordon has been tight-lipped about his own plans, leading to speculation that he would put the state’s gubernatorial term limits to the test.
In two opinions about a decade apart, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled that term limits on legislators as well as on most top elected positions in the state were unconstitutional. While the high court has not addressed the qualifications for governor, it’s been widely suggested that a court challenge would be successful. Such was the discussion in 2010, when Democratic Gov. Dave Freudenthal ultimately chose not to seek a third term.
There’s also been speculation that Gordon may run for Congress, which he’s done in the past. In 2008, Gordon ran for the U.S. House of Representatives. He was ultimately defeated by Cynthia Lummis in the primary election. If Gordon seeks the seat in 2026, he’ll join a crowded field that has already attracted at least 10 Republicans. It’s possible he could also be eyeing a run for Wyoming’s soon-to-be open U.S. Senate seat — a choice that would pit him against Rep. Harriet Hageman, whom he defeated in the governor’s race in 2018.
Wyoming’s candidate filing period opens for two weeks at the end of May.
As for the rest of Gordon’s final term in the governor’s office, his “focus remains on essential pillars like supporting core industries, growing Wyoming’s economy, strengthening local communities and families, and safeguarding Wyoming’s vital natural resources,” according to the Thursday press release.
Starting in June, Gordon will set out on a series of community visits to “engage directly with citizens,” the release states, and is particularly interested in having discussions about “protecting our resilient property tax base that funds local services like education, fire protection, police services and others, as well as honoring local control, investing in our future through smart saving and continued stewardship of our wildlife, land, and water.”
The governor also pointed to the Aug. 18 primary election.
“You don’t have to be Governor to make a difference in Wyoming,” Gordon wrote. “Participating in elections is something all of us can do to make a real difference, and these conversations are important to have to ensure everyone makes informed decisions about the future of Wyoming.”
Whether Gordon will run for office is one lingering question — to what degree he will support other candidates is another.
In 2024, Gordon personally spent more than $160,000 on statehouse races, backing non-Wyoming Freedom Caucus Republicans who generally aligned with his positions on energy, economic diversification, mental health services and education.
While many of those races did not go Gordon’s way — the Freedom Caucus won control of the House — the governor is coming off a legislative budget session where lawmakers largely approved his proposed budget.
More specifically, the Legislature’s final budget came in about $53 million shy of the governor’s $11 billion recommendations after significant cuts were floated by the Freedom Caucus lawmakers ahead of the session. Many of those notable cuts — including to the University of Wyoming and the Wyoming Business Council — were ultimately rejected.
While Gordon applauded the final budget, he also said in March he was “saddened by some of the reductions,” including the Legislature’s decision to nix SUN Bucks, the summer food program that fills the gap for kids when there are no school lunches. Wednesday, however, the governor signed an executive order that will start delivering food benefits to Wyoming families as early as June.
Details for Gordon’s upcoming community visits will be posted to the governor’s website, according to the press release.
See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? Please click here to report it.
Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? Send it to us here with a brief description.
Copyright 2026 KOTA. All rights reserved.
-
New York35 minutes agoGotti Grandson Is Sentenced to 15 Months for Covid Relief Fraud
-
Detroit, MI1 hour agoWhy a Detroit family’s $300 brick repair job turned into a fraud investigation
-
San Francisco, CA1 hour agoSea lion pup found in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset malnourished but ‘feisty’
-
Dallas, TX1 hour agoDallas Cowboys 2026 NFL Draft debate heats up
-
Miami, FL1 hour agoMan arrested in Miami for alleged sexual battery on 10-year-old girl – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
-
Boston, MA2 hours agoFormer BYU star Clayton Young crushes lifetime best in Boston — on short notice
-
Denver, CO2 hours agoColorado boasts two of the best coffee shops in the Americas, according to new ranking
-
Seattle, WA2 hours agoDelta flight from Seoul to Atlanta diverted to Seattle after report of suspicious package