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Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Monday, April 15, 2024

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April 14, 2024

Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Monday, April 15, 2024

Chance of rain in Wyoming on Monday with some storms possibly producing small hail, gusty winds and heavy rains. Windy in some areas. Highs range from the mid 40s to the mid 70s. Lows mostly in the 30s and 40s.

Central:

Casper: There’s a chance of rain mainly after 5 p.m. today and showers are likely overnight with some storms possibly producing small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain. Otherwise, expect it to be partly sunny and breezy today with a high near 67 and wind gusts of up to 28 mph. Overnight it should be breezy with a low near 43 and wind gusts as high as 33 mph.

Riverton: There’s a chance of showers, mainly after 3 p.m. today and overnight. Some storms overnight could produce gusty winds. Otherwise, clouds should increase today with a high near 67 and wind gusts as high as 20 mph. It should be mostly cloudy and breezy overnight with a low near 40 and wind gusts as high as 28 mph.

Glenrock: There’s a chance of showers after noon today and rain is likely overnight. Otherwise, look for it to be partly sunny and breezy today with a high near 68 and wind gusts as high as 30 mph. It should be windy overnight with a low near 39 and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. A high wind watch is scheduled to take effect at 3 a.m.

Southwest:

Evanston: There’s a chance of snow before noon today then rain is likely and there’s a chance of rain until midnight tonight. Otherwise, look for it to be mostly cloudy today with a high near 44 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 32.

Rock Springs: There’s a slight chance of rain after 4 p.m. today and a chance of showers before midnight tonight. Some storms overnight could produce gusty winds. Otherwise, expect increasing clouds and it to be breezy today with a high near 57 and winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Overnight it should be mostly cloudy and breezy with a low near 34 and wind gusts as high as 31 mph.

South Pass: There’s a chance of showers after 5 p.m. today and a chance for rain then snow overnight. Otherwise, watch for increasing clouds today with a high near 53 and it should be mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 34 and wind gusts as high as 21 mph.

Western Wyoming:

Pinedale: There’s a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. today and before 7 p.m. tonight. Some storms could produce gusty winds. Otherwise, expect increasing clouds and it to be breezy today with a high near 55 and wind gusts as high as 23 mph. It should be mostly cloudy and breezy overnight with a low near 32 and wind gusts of up to 31 mph.

Alpine: There’s a chance of rain today and before midnight tonight. Some storms could produce gusty winds. Otherwise, look for it to be partly sunny today with a high near 54 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 31.

Big Piney: There’s a slight chance of showers after 3 p.m. today with some storms possibly producing gusty winds, otherwise clouds should increase today and the high should be near 59 with wind gusts of up to 21 mph. It should be mostly cloudy and blustery overnight with a low near 30 and wind gusts as high as 28 mph.

Northwest:

Dubois: There’s a chance of showers mainly after 1 p.m. today and before midnight tonight. Some storms could produce gusty winds. Otherwise, expect it to be partly sunny today with a high near 57 and mostly cloudy and breezy overnight with a low near 33 and wind gusts as high as 28 mph.

Jackson: There’s a chance of snow in the morning then rain today and there’s a chance of showers before midnight tonight. Some storms tonight could produce gusty winds. Otherwise, it should be partly sunny today with a high near 53 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 30.

Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park: There’s a chance of rain today and snow at higher elevations with some storms producing gusty winds. There’s a chance of rain mixed with snow tonight and gradually ending after 10 p.m. Otherwise, look for it to be partly sunny today with a high near 53 and mostly cloudy overnight with a low near 24.

Bighorn Basin:

Thermopolis: There’s a chance of rain mainly after 3 p.m. today and overnight. Some storms overnight could produce gusty winds. Otherwise, look for it to be mostly cloudy today with a high near 67 and mostly cloudy and breezy overnight with a low near 41 and wind gusts as high as 37 mph.

Cody: There’s a chance of showers after 1 p.m. today and before 11 p.m. tonight. Some storms could produce gusty winds. Otherwise, it should be mostly cloudy and breezy today with a high near 64 and wind gusts of up to 24 mph. Overnight it should be mostly cloudy and breezy with a low near 40 and wind gusts as high as 26 mph.

Worland: There’s a chance of showers after 3 p.m. today and before midnight tonight. Some storms could produce gusty winds. Otherwise, expect it to be mostly cloudy today with a high near 70 and wind gusts of up to 20 mph. Overnight it should be mostly cloudy and windy with a low near 41 and wind gusts as high as 44 mph.

North Central:

Buffalo: There’s a chance of rain today and showers are likely overnight. Some storms could produce small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain. There’s a high wind watch set to take effect at 3 a.m. Otherwise, expect it to be mostly cloudy and windy today with a high near 67 and wind could gust as high as 38 mph. Overnight it should be mostly cloudy and windy with a low near 42 and wind gusts as high as 50 mph.

Sheridan: There’s a chance of showers after noon today and overnight. Otherwise, look for it to be mostly cloudy today with a high near 73 and wind from 12-17 mph in the afternoon. Overnight it should be mostly cloudy with a low near 44 and wind from 18-26 mph.

Big Horn: There’s a chance of showers after noon today and overnight. Otherwise, it should be mostly cloudy today with a high near 70 and wind from 13-18 mph in the afternoon. Overnight it should be mostly cloudy with a low near 42 and wind gusts as high as 39 mph.

Northeast:

Gillette: There’s a slight chance of rain after 3 p.m. today and showers are likely overnight. Otherwise, it should be mostly cloudy today with a high near 72 and wind gusts of up to 20 mph. Overnight it should be breezy with a low near 44 and wind gusts as high as 41 mph.

Sundance: There’s a chance of showers mainly after 3 p.m. today and rain is likely overnight. Otherwise, look for it to be partly sunny today with a high near 72 and wind gusts as high as 20 mph. The low overnight should be near 42 and wind could gust up to 24 mph.

Upton: There’s a chance of rain after 3 p.m. today and rain is likely overnight. Otherwise, expect it to be partly sunny today with a high near 76 and wind gusts as high as 21 mph. It should be mostly cloudy and breezy overnight with a low near 43 and wind gusts of up to 32 mph.

Eastern Plains:

Torrington: There’s a chance of showers after noon today and overnight. A high wind watch is set to take effect at 3 a.m. Otherwise, it should be mostly sunny and breezy today with a high near 76 and wind gusts as high as 30 mph. Overnight it should be mostly cloudy and windy with a low near 40 and wind gusts as high as 55 mph.

Douglas: There’s a chance of showers after noon today and rain is likely overnight. A high wind watch is set to take effect at 3 a.m. Otherwise, expect increasing clouds and breezy conditions today with a high near 70 and wind gusts as high as 30 mph. Overnight it should be cloudy and windy with a low near 39 and wind gusts as high as 60 mph.

Midwest: There’s a chance of rain after 3 p.m. today and rain is likely overnight. Some storms could produce small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain. Otherwise, look for it to be mostly cloudy and windy today with a high near 69 and wind gusts as high as 38 mph. It should be windy overnight with a low near 42 and wind gusts of up to 41 mph.

Southeast:

Cheyenne: There’s a chance of rain after 1 p.m. today and rain is likely overnight. A high wind watch is set to take effect at 3 a.m. Otherwise, look for it to be mostly sunny and breezy today with a high near 69 and wind gusts as high as 35 mph. It should be windy overnight with a low near 37 and wind gusts of up to 55 mph.

Laramie: There’s a chance of showers after noon today and rain and snow are likely overnight. Otherwise, expect it to be mostly sunny and breezy today with a high near 61 and wind gusts as high as 30 mph. Overnight it should be breezy with a low near 33 and wind gusts of up to 35 mph.

Medicine Bow: There’s a chance of showers after noon today and rain and snow are likely overnight. Otherwise, it should be breezy and clouds should increase today with a high near 59 and wind gusts as high as 30 mph. Overnight it should be breezy with a low near 32 and wind gusts of up to 35 mph.

South Central:

Rawlins: There’s a chance of rain after 1 p.m. today and rain is likely overnight, mainly after 7 p.m. Otherwise, look for it to be breezy today with increasing clouds, a high near 56 and wind gusts as high as 30 mph. Overnight it should be cloudy and windy with a low near 38 and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.

Encampment: There’s a chance of rain after noon then rain mixed with snow today and rain and snow are near certain overnight. Otherwise, clouds should increase today with a high near 55 and it should be breezy overnight with a low near 34 and wind gusts as high as 35 mph.

Baggs: There’s a chance of rain after noon today and rain is likely mainly after midnight tonight. Otherwise, expect it to be mostly sunny and breezy today with a high near 58 and wind from 10-20 mph. Overnight it should be mostly cloudy and breezy with a low near 35 and winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

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Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund awards $529K in grants, including several Fremont County projects

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June 27, 2026

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Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund awards 9K in grants, including several Fremont County projects

(Fremont County, WY) – The Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund board has awarded $529,405 to 44 grant projects across Wyoming, including five projects in Fremont County. The awards were approved at the board’s recent grant review meeting and support a wide range of cultural projects, including film and video production, book festivals, arts education outreach, murals, […]

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Wyoming, women, and winning the right to vote: Historian presents suffragette research

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June 27, 2026

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Wyoming, women, and winning the right to vote: Historian presents suffragette research

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming is a state known for cowboys, rodeos, and beautiful plains, but is also known for being the first territory to grant women the right to vote, something historian Jennifer Helton explored in her Suffrage Stories presentation.

Helton was invited to highlight Wyoming’s remarkable role in the fight for women’s suffrage as part of the museum’s special America 250 Discover & Discuss series on Jun 18, but the recorded version was just released. This is a part of Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum’s goal of exploring Cheyenne and the greater state of Wyoming’s history.

Screenshot of Jennifer Helton’s Suffrage Stories Presentation (Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum). Credit: Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum

Helton’s presentation not only celebrates Wyoming’s role in suffrage, but also how the state’s pioneering women helped shape the future of voting rights across the nation.

Born and raised in Wyoming, Jennifer Helton left the state at age 18 to attend college, “which left a giant, Wyoming-sized hole in my heart,” Helton said, “and the way that I fill that hole is by conducting research on women’s suffrage.”

Upon realizing that most people outside of the state of Wyoming did not know the West’s progressive role in suffrage, she became obsessed with bridging this knowledge gap and researching the history of suffrage.

“My kids would tell you it’s an obsession, not just an interest or a hobby,” Helton said. “They always joke that I have three kids, the two of them and then Esther Morris.”

During her presentation, Helton’s admiration for Esther Morris was apparent due to her trailblazing nature as suffragist, her courage to stand up to torch-bearing mobs, and abolitionist activities.

Interestingly enough, her sons were also instrumental in shaping Wyoming’s history. E.A. Slack is known as the “Father of Frontier Days” and citizens of Wyoming can thank Robert C. Morris for Cheyenne’s public library, as he brought the Carnegie Public Library System to Wyoming.

Throughout the course of her presentation, Helton revealed the results of her research by tracing the course of American history in order to highlight the intersection between Wyoming, women, and winning the right to vote.

The talk also highlighted incredible Black women such as Lucy Phillips and Nancy Phillips, some of the first Black women to vote.

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the museum invites visitors to explore the stories of trailblazers like the nation’s first woman justice of the peace Esther Morris, the first woman governor, the first Black women to vote, and many other extraordinary leaders who made history.

The museum is hosting its special America 250 exhibit and allows visitors to discover the stories, artifacts, and moments that connect the community to the nation’s history. The exhibit even features six U.S. presidents who visited Cheyenne or Cheyenne Frontier Days, and is currently running at the museum. For those who cannot attend, lectures such as this are filmed and provided online.

As Helton closed her lecture, she read the words of Esther Morris, “I say do all the good you can while you do live.”

“Because women like Esther Morris, like Theresa Jenkins, had the courage to stand up and do all the good that they could in their lives we are all able to live the lives that we are living today,” Helton said.

“So, we should be grateful to them, and I think we should also be asking ourselves what is it that we need to be doing so that future generations can preserve the same opportunities we have, and perhaps more.”

Watch Jennifer Helton’s full presentation at the link provided here.

To learn more about historian Jennifer Helton visit jenniferhelton.org.

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At 6,000-year-old crossing, Gov. Gordon OKs Wyoming’s first-ever designated pronghorn migration route – WyoFile

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June 26, 2026

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At 6,000-year-old crossing, Gov. Gordon OKs Wyoming’s first-ever designated pronghorn migration route – WyoFile

SUBLETTE COUNTY—Gov. Mark Gordon heralded Wyoming’s first-ever designation to protect a pronghorn migration corridor — a more than 2 million-acre web of habitat — at Trapper’s Point, which he called a “wonderful passageway.”

“How incredibly valuable it is that you are standing here today,” Gordon told the crowd, “to witness this remarkable moment.”

Gordon commemorated the moment with his feet planted on the narrow bulge of high country that splits the Green and New Fork rivers. Thousands of years ago, the site was a well-used hunting ground for Native Americans — it’s the earliest known killing and processing site for pronghorn in North America. Now it boasts a wildlife overpass.

Several dozen western Wyoming residents came to Trapper’s Point for a June 26, 2026 celebration of the designation of the Sublette Pronghorn Herd’s 150-mile-long migration corridor. (Mike Koshmrl/WyoFile)

No pronghorn were to be seen during the especially windy Friday afternoon gathering, which attracted 75 attendees from nearby Pinedale and other western Wyoming communities.

Now Trapper’s Point is officially classified as a “bottleneck” for the Sublette Pronghorn Herd — one of 13 such bottlenecks. That classification is supposed to prevent any surface-disturbing activity, with the intent that pronghorn can keep passing through Trapper’s Point for generations to come.

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and Wyoming Game and Fish Department Director Angi Bruce listen to remarks from Trapper’s Point at a June 26, 2026 celebration commemorating the designation of the Sublette Pronghorn Herd’s 150-mile-long migration corridor. (Mike Koshmrl/WyoFile)

Protecting the ability of the fleet-footed, tawny-and-white ungulates to migrate is a “key factor” in sustaining their population, Wyoming Game and Fish Director Angi Bruce said.

“This becomes even more important in severe winters or extreme droughts,” Bruce said. “Pronghorn are long overdue for recognition.”

Pronghorn in Sublette, Teton, Sweetwater and Lincoln counties travel a long road — some migrate more than 200 miles to escape harsh winters, trekking south into the lower Green River Basin, a semi-arid sweep of sagebrush steppe between Pinedale and Rock Springs. Then in the spring, they retrace those paths, returning to summer ranges, lush with verdant vegetation, even going as far as Grand Teton National Park.

There was also a long road of bureaucracy to get to this point.

Nearly three decades of effort preceded the formal designation of the migration routes used by the Sublette Pronghorn Herd, which is the farthest-traveling and among the largest pronghorn herds in the West.

Jackson Hole biologists long knew that the valley’s pronghorn left in the winter. But details were hazy on where they went and how they got there until around the turn of the century. Using data from tracking collars, biologists like Joel Berger, Steve Cain, Hall Sawyer and Doug Brimeyer helped delineate the route.

Wyoming ecologist Hall Sawyer fits a tracking collar onto a migratory pronghorn near the Tetons in 1998. Twenty-seven years later, state wildlife managers are pressing to designate the pronghorn herd’s migration path. (Mark Gocke/Wyoming Game and Fish Department)

In 2008, a Bridger-Teton National Forest plan amendment established a portion of the path as the nation’s first designated wildlife migration corridor.

Popularized by its branding as the “Path of the Pronghorn,” the route has received press in national publications like High Country News and the New York Times.

But the southern reaches of the migration through the energy-rich Green River Basin have faced major political opposition since the early 2000s. Wyoming first attempted to protect those travel corridors in 2019, under a policy administered by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. That effort was halted after a coalition of industry trade groups and counties protested.

Then, in early 2020, Gordon revamped the migration policy with an executive order. Still, the Sublette Pronghorn Herd proposal gathered dust, even as development threatened the route.

Game and Fish revived efforts to protect the migration in late 2023 and early 2024. Biologists pulled together one of North America’s most comprehensive migration datasets, benefiting from approximately two decades of GPS collar information collected from more than 400 pronghorn.

Some controversy followed the process until near the end. There was a debate about whether to designate the migration’s two easternmost segments, in the Red Desert and east of Farson. The Game and Fish Department proposed excluding the routes, but was overridden by its commission. Then Gordon upended that decision, excluding the two segments.

Vetting the migration corridor through a Gordon-appointed working group was the second-to-last step in the designation process.

“Today’s designation demonstrates that voluntary, locally driven conservation works,” said Robb Slaughter, who chaired the group, during the commemoration at Trapper’s Point.

Time will tell if that’s the case. Wyoming’s migration policy is, by design, permissive of development. Private land is exempt from protections, and designation is not an assurance that new stressors won’t be added to the landscape.

Sweetwater County resident Robb Slaughter, who chaired a working group that vetted the Sublette Pronghorn Migration Corridor, gives remarks at a June 26, 2026 event celebrating the designation of the 150-mile-long route. (Mike Koshmrl/WyoFile)

“Today is not the end of the process,” Slaughter said. “It’s the beginning of the next chapter. Continued monitoring, adaptive management, research, and cooperation will ensure these recommendations remain effective as conditions change.”

But Friday was the end of the migration designation process. The governor’s informal OK — no signature was needed — was the last step, said Sara DiRienzo, the governor’s deputy policy advisor.

Wildlife advocates celebrated the moment.

“This is historical,” Bruce said. It’s the first effort to protect the full length of a pronghorn migration corridor in the nation, she said.

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