CASPER, Wyo. — Though Saturday’s red flag warning was not extended, above-average temperatures and dry, breezy conditions will persist in the Casper area today, with even warmer weather expected midway through the week.
Sunday will reach a high of 63 degrees with light winds around 6 mph. The day will begin overcast but should gradually clear to reveal the sun. Clouds will rebuild as the day transitions to night, with a low of 40 degrees and light winds through midnight.
Monday’s high will climb to 70 degrees. The day will start cloudy before mostly clearing midday. Winds will shift to the west-northwest at 6 to 11 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph possible. Monday night will be mostly cloudy with a low of 44 degrees.
The warming trend continues Tuesday, with a high near 76 and breezy west winds gusting up to 33 mph. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 55.
Wednesday, March 25, is of particular note as it is expected to reach 81 degrees—the warmest day of the week. However, the heat comes with strong winds, with southwest gusts potentially reaching 49 mph in the afternoon. Fire danger will be elevated, as humidity levels will be low and vegetation remains dry.
A cold front will move through Wednesday night, dropping temperatures significantly. Thursday’s high will be near 61, with lows dipping into the 30s. Friday will reach only 57, with overnight lows around 34. Despite the cooldown, temperatures will remain above Wyoming’s historical average for March, which typically sees highs in the mid-40s to low 50s.
Conditions will begin to warm again by Saturday, with a high near 67. No significant precipitation is in the forecast for the coming week, keeping fire danger elevated across central Wyoming. Residents are urged to use caution with any outdoor activities that could spark a wildfire, especially on Wednesday when winds will be strongest.
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