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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Casper, Natrona County International Airport (KCPR)

Lat: 42.8975°NLon: 106.47306°WElev: 5348.0ft.

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NNW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 12 Oct 12:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Alcova WY

High Wind Warning until October 12, 06:00am
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High Wind Warning
  •  
    High Wind Warning until October 12, 06:00am

    NOW until 6:00am Mon

    High Wind Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Breezy. Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Low around 37. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming north 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers before 3am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after noon. High near 52. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Windy, with a southwest wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Columbus Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Low around 37. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming north 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers before 3am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after noon. High near 52. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alcova WY
 42.54°N 106.72°W (Elev. 5522 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 am MDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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