Wyoming
Don Day's Wyoming Weather Forecast: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Chance for rain in much of Wyoming on Tuesday and also sunny in many locations. Areas of smoke in some parts of central and western Wyoming. Highs generally in the 80s and the low 90s. Lows from the upper 40s to near 60.
Central:
Casper: Sunny today with a high near 87 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 58.
Riverton: Sunny today with a high near 89 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 57.
Jeffrey City: Slight chance of rain after 11 a.m., areas of smoke after noon, otherwise mostly sunny today with a high near 84 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 56.
Southwest:
Evanston: Areas of smoke today and patchy smoke overnight. Otherwise, mostly sunny today with a high near 83 and mostly clear overnight with a low near 50.
Green River: Areas of smoke after 11 a.m. today and before 10 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, sunny today with a high near 86 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 58
Lyman: Slight chance of rain mainly after noon, areas of smoke today and patchy smoke overnight. Otherwise, sunny today with a high near 86 and mostly clear overnight with a low near 52.
Western Wyoming:
Pinedale: Chance of rain, areas of smoke, otherwise mostly sunny today with a high near 79 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 49.
Alpine: Slight chance of rain after noon, areas of smoke today and areas of smoke overnight. Otherwise, sunny today with a high near 86 and mostly clear overnight with a low near 52.
Big Piney: Areas of smoke, slight chance of showers today, otherwise mostly sunny with a high near 82 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 47.
Northwest:
Dubois: Chance of rain, areas of smoke today and a slight chance of rain before 8 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, mostly sunny today with a high near 81 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 49.
Jackson: Slight chance of rain, areas of smoke today and patchy smoke between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. tonight. Otherwise, sunny today with a high near 85 and mostly clear overnight with a low near 47.
Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park: Chance of rain, otherwise sunny today with a high near 77 and mostly clear overnight with a low near 44.
Bighorn Basin:
Thermopolis: Slight chance of rain after 3 p.m., otherwise sunny today with a high near 91 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 60.
Cody: Slight chance of rain, otherwise sunny today with a high near 85 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 59.
Powell: Sunny today with a high near 92 and mostly clear overnight with a low near 60.
North Central:
Buffalo: Sunny, breezy, areas of smoke today with a high near 84 and wind gusts as high as 23 mph. Partly cloudy, areas of smoke overnight with a low near 60.
Sheridan: Sunny and hot today with a high near 91 and mostly clear overnight with widespread haze before 9 p.m. and a low near 55.
Dayton: Sunny today with a high near 87 and mostly clear overnight with a low near 55.
Northeast:
Gillette: Sunny today with a high near 86 and wind gusts as high as 25 mph. Mostly clear overnight with a low near 57 and wind gusts as high as 24 mph.
Newcastle: Slight chance of rain after 3 p.m., otherwise sunny today with a high near 88 and wind gusts as high as 21 mph. Mostly clear overnight with a low near 57 and wind gusts as high as 20 mph.
Moorcroft: Sunny today with a high near 88 and wind gusts as high as 22 mph. Mostly clear overnight with a low near 56 and wind gusts as high as 21 mph.
Eastern Plains:
Torrington: Chance of rain after noon today and a slight chance tonight before midnight. Otherwise, sunny and hot today with a high near 93 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 58.
Wheatland: Chance of rain after noon today and a slight chance tonight before midnight. Otherwise, mostly sunny and hot today with a high near 90 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 61.
Midwest: Sunny today with a high near 87 and wind gusts as high as 20 mph. Mostly clear overnight with a low near 59 and wind gusts as high as 20 mph.
Southeast:
Cheyenne: Chance of rain after noon today and tonight before midnight. Otherwise, mostly sunny today with a high near 85 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 55.
Laramie: Chance of rain today and tonight before midnight. Otherwise, partly sunny today with a high near 80 and gradually becoming mostly clear overnight with a low near 53.
Chugwater: Chance of rain after noon today and a slight chance before midnight tonight. Otherwise, mostly sunny today with a high near 87 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 57.
South Central:
Rawlins: Chance of rain, otherwise mostly sunny today with a high near 83 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 54.
Encampment: Chance of rain, otherwise partly sunny today with a high near 80 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 52.
Hanna: Chance of rain, otherwise mostly sunny today with a high near 82 and partly cloudy overnight with a low near 53.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — As the Aug. 18 primary election approaches, Cap City News is introducing candidate questionnaires to help voters make informed decisions at the ballot box.
Every candidate in the primary field was sent the same three questions and given a limit of 500 words, which could be distributed among their answers as they saw fit. To ensure a fair and direct line to the community, all responses are published exactly as submitted, without edits or alterations.
Candidates were asked:
- What are the most crucial challenges your constituents are facing?
- If elected, how will you address these challenges?
- What qualities or qualifications do you possess that have prepared you to meet these challenges?
Questionnaires are being published on a rolling basis online through Aug. 11. They will be accessible via the Cap City News Election Tracker.
Jessica Crowder (R), Wyoming House District 43
What are the most crucial challenges your constituents are facing?
Wyoming is built on hard work, strong communities, and the responsible use of our natural resources. The families in House District 43 and Wyoming face real challenges — from the need for a more resilient, diverse economy to the increasing outmigration of young people. Wyoming families also face rising costs of healthcare, housing and more. House District 43 deserves a representative that puts people first and works to strengthen the place we call home through steady and thoughtful leadership.
If elected, how will you address these challenges?
As a legislator, I will use my experience working with landowners, businesses, and local governments to support the industries that define Wyoming while encouraging thoughtful growth and diversification. Our future depends on good jobs, strong schools, and communities where families can put down roots and thrive. We can honor the values that make Wyoming what it is while building something that lasts—an economy that works for working people, an education system that prepares the next generation, and communities that remain resilient and connected.
The rising cost of healthcare and the difficulty of accessing services are real challenges for Wyoming families. We need reforms that reduce costs, expand access—including to mental health resources—and meet people where they are. The 2026 Health Insurance Affordability Task Force is working to address rising costs, and I will work with this group and others to develop effective solutions that deliver the quality care our communities deserve.
Tax and housing reforms must be reviewed for possible refinement so people can afford to buy homes, stay in their homes, and build equity and pride of place. At the same time, every Wyoming county depends on a different mix of revenue, and we all rely on stable, predictable local funding for essential services. I will participate in honest, informed conversations about how to provide relief to those who need it most without jeopardizing essential services.
Wyoming’s economy depends on our core industries and new businesses that invest here. Both need clear, consistent processes and regulations so they have confidence in choosing Wyoming. Economic growth also relies on strong infrastructure and a skilled workforce. When these pieces work together—predictable regulations, reliable infrastructure, workforce readiness, and responsible budgeting—they create a stable environment that encourages growth, provides good jobs, and protects taxpayers.
What qualities/qualifications do you possess that have prepared you to meet these challenges?
I believe we maintain and create opportunity by respecting the people who live here and the land that sustains us. I grew up on a ranch and now raise my family in Laramie County, where we run a ranch and small business, so I understand the challenges facing families, landowners, and employers. With over 20 years of experience in agriculture, land management, and public policy, I’ve supported working lands, defended local interests, and strengthened communities. The values that guide this work—practical problem solving, respect for local knowledge, and a commitment to community—have broad application beyond land management and would serve me well in the legislature.
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TETON COUNTY, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Health recently confirmed two additional cases of measles in Teton County, bringing the statewide total to six cases, with five cases having occurred in Teton County.
A release from the WDH states that one recently-confirmed case is an adult with no identified links to the previous three Teton County cases, while the other case is also an adult, who had direct exposure to a previously identified case.
“This underscores the highly contagious nature of the measles virus,” the release states.
According to the release, the public may have been exposed to measles at the following locations and times:
Target Jackson Hole, 510 S Highway 89, Jackson, Wyoming 83001
- July 5, 2026, 7:00 AM through 7:00 PM
- July 6, 2026, 7:00 AM through 7:00 PM
- July 7, 2026, 7:00 AM through 7:00 PM
Smith’s Food and Drug, 1425 South Highway 89, Jackson, Wyoming 83001
- July 8, 2026, 9:00 AM through noon
“Measles is very contagious and can cause serious illness, including pneumonia, encephalitis, hospitalization, and death,” the release states. “Vaccination is the best way to prevent measles infection.”
For more information on measles, including case counts, exposure locations, and guidance on what to do if exposed, visit the Wyoming Department of Health website.
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