The Classic Weather Report – 04/21/2026

Pacific Storm System Across the West; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southeast

A Pacific storm system will bring strong winds and low elevation rain to much of the West Coast, and heavy high elevation mountain snow to the Sierra-Nevada through Wednesday. Fire weather concerns will continue into Tuesday across the Mid-South and Southeast as gusty winds and dry conditions persist.

National Weather Service Alerts:

WYOMING WEATHER

A High Wind Watch has been issued for portions of Southeast Wyoming from late Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. Gusts exceeding 80mph are possible in the typical wind prone areas, especially the I-80 Summit and Bordeaux areas, with gusts 60-65mph possible in the remaining locations. Use caution if traveling with lightweight or high profile vehicles.

Warm and dry weather will keep wildfire danger high through Wednesday. Strong winds will increase Wednesday and continue through Thursday across much of the area, but temperatures will cool down for Thursday. A cooler and more unsettled weather pattern will begin Friday and last into the early part of next week. Expect below average temperatures with a few disorganized storm systems bringing daily chances for rain and/or snow showers. Precipitation amounts remain uncertain, but we will at least get a break from the high fire danger for a few days.

THREE DAY FORECAST: