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GILLETTE County, Wyoming Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Regional Hourly Observations For GILLETTE County
900 AM MDT FRI MAR 29 2024

NORTHERN WYOMING
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
JACKSON        PTSUNNY   18  14  84 N8        29.88R WCI   8          
CODY           FAIR      31  28  89 MISG      29.86R                  
GREYBULL       FAIR      33  28  81 CALM      29.86S                  
WORLAND        FAIR      33  25  72 SW6       29.85S WCI  28          
SHERIDAN       FAIR      38  30  73 CALM      29.86S                  
BUFFALO        FAIR      38  32  79 CALM      29.83F                  
GILLETTE       FAIR      37  30  75 N8        29.84F WCI  31          
HULETT         CLOUDY    34  28  80 N6        29.86F WCI  29          
NEWCASTLE      FAIR      37  28  70 NW13      29.83F WCI  29          

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Wyoming
Based on observations at 900am MDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Wyoming...temperatures are near 38 degrees north, near 36 degrees central, and near 36 degrees south. Current sky conditions are fair north, fair central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 15 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 30 degrees central. Winds are from the north at 10 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 28 degrees south. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 41 degrees at TORRINGTON. The lowest temperature is 18 degrees at JACKSON.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For GILLETTE County,WY

402 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024 /502 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday

A large storm system will affect the region this weekend, bringing
rain and snow. Snow is expected during the cooler nighttime hours
and rain or snow during the day. Expected snow totals are 
uncertain.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For GILLETTE County, WY
906 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024

REST OF TODAY
Becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers and snow showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
A chance of rain in the evening. Cloudy with a chance of snow. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the upper 20s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

SUNDAY
Cloudy with snow likely. Rain likely in the afternoon. Snow accumulation around an inch possible. Highs in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the evening, then a chance of snow after midnight. Additional light snow accumulation possible. Lows in the lower 20s. Chance of snow 70 percent.

MONDAY
Becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs around 60. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Wyoming
                              WYOMING                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Below        Below      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above        Above      Below      Below                      

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

MARCH 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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