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Wyoming in particular Star Valley Weather Star Valley Weather A blog about weather forecasting and observing as it relates to Star Valley, Wyoming in particular Winter Storm Watch Western Wyoming including Thursday Night Thru Saturday Winter Storm Watch Western Wyoming including Thursday Night Thru Saturday February 28, 2024 Jack Hales Comments 0 Comment URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 201 AM MST Wed Feb 28 2024 WYZ013-023-025-290000- /O.NEW.KRIW.WS.A.0006.240301T0000Z-240303T0000Z/ Jackson Hole-Star Valley-Upper Green River Basin Foothills- Including the cities of Jackson, Afton, Alpine, Star Valley Ranch, Thayne, and Pinedale 201 AM MST Wed Feb 28 2024 …WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE…Jackson… Read More Read More Winter Snowfall thus Far at Star Valley Ranch Winter Snowfall thus Far at Star Valley Ranch February 3, 2024 Jack Hales Comments 0 Comment Last year Star Valley Ranch had record amounts of snow. So far this winter we appear to be experiencing closer to normal amounts. As of February 1st comparing the last 3 winters snow totals follow: 2023-2024 99.2 inches 2022-2023 143.4 inches 2021-2022 91.7 inches\ Of interest so far the greatest snow depth at Star Valley Ranch this winter has been 33 inches on January 18th. Last winter the greatest snow… Read More Read More Winter Storm Watch Star Valley Tuesday to Wednesday Winter Storm Watch Star Valley Tuesday to Wednesday January 8, 2024 Jack Hales Comments 0 Comment Star Valley- Including the cities of Afton, Alpine, Star Valley Ranch, and Thayne 455 AM MST Mon Jan 8 2024 …WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE…Star Valley. * WHEN…From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. *… Read More Read More Weekend Snow for Star Valley and Mountains Weekend Snow for Star Valley and Mountains December 1, 2023 Jack Hales Comments 0 Comment URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 209 PM MST Fri Dec 1 2023 WYZ023-021400- /O.EXT.KRIW.WS.A.0013.231202T1800Z-231204T1200Z/ Star Valley- Including the cities of Afton, Alpine, Star Valley Ranch, and Thayne 209 PM MST Fri Dec 1 2023 …WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT… Snowfall expected over the weekend * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust 20 to 30 mph in open areas…. Read More Read More Winter Storm Watch Star Valley Over the Weekend Winter Storm Watch Star Valley Over the Weekend November 30, 2023 Jack Hales Comments 0 Comment URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 144 PM MST Thu Nov 30 2023 WYZ023-011400- /O.NEW.KRIW.WS.A.0013.231202T1800Z-231204T1800Z/ Star Valley- Including the cities of Afton, Alpine, Star Valley Ranch, and Thayne 144 PM MST Thu Nov 30 2023 …WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING… * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches possible. Winds could gust 20 to 30 mph in open areas. * WHERE…Star Valley. * WHEN…From 11 AM… Read More Read More Water Year 2022/23 Summary Water Year 2022/23 Summary October 1, 2023 Jack Hales Comments 0 Comment The current water year ended September 30, and it proved very beneficial for Star Valley and surrounding areas. Star Valley Ranch totals for the water year included 31.81 inches. which included 274 inches of snow. Every Month from November to March was very snowy as those who live in Star Valley can recall. g Wyoming, particularly the western areas had a very moist Water Year 2022-2023 Spring Runoff Update for Star Valley Spring Runoff Update for Star Valley May 29, 2023 Jack Hales Comments 0 Comment At the end of April after a record setting winter there was considerable concern that the Spring Runoff would result in flooding across Star Valley. Follows is the blog on the record Winter Snowfall. Summary Of Star Valley Record Snowfall-Winter 2022-2023 While the runoff has resulted in low land flooding along the Salt River, a warmer and drier than normal May appears to have blunted what could have been a major flooding event. Following are the images of both… Read More Read More Summary Of Star Valley Record Snowfall-Winter 2022-2023 Summary Of Star Valley Record Snowfall-Winter 2022-2023 April 30, 2023 Jack Hales Comments 0 Comment The winter of Star Valley has come to an abrupt end as near record warm temperatures usher in May. With a significant snowpack remaining in the mountains and even in the sheltered areas in the lower elevations, the concern now turns to runoff which will be substantial through the month of May. Record amounts of snow were experienced at many areas of Star Valley. Following are the observed winter snowfalls from communities across the Valley. Both Afton and Bedford were… Read More Read More Snow Returns to Star Valley Friday Snow Returns to Star Valley Friday April 20, 2023 Jack Hales Comments 0 Comment National Weather Service Riverton WY 1227 PM MDT Thu Apr 20 2023 WYZ023-211200- /O.NEW.KRIW.WW.Y.0031.230421T1200Z-230422T0400Z/ Star Valley- Including the cities of Afton, Alpine, Star Valley Ranch, and Thayne 1227 PM MDT Thu Apr 20 2023 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with some locations seeing 5 to 7 inches. * WHERE…Star Valley. * WHEN…From 6 AM to 10 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS…Plan… Read More Read More Snow Fall Totals Western/Central Wyoming April 2-4 2023 Snow Fall Totals Western/Central Wyoming April 2-4 2023 April 5, 2023 Jack Hales Comments 0 Comment Galena Pass Idaho Avalanche Cleanup National Weather Service Riverton WY 711 PM MDT Wed Apr 5 2023 …Final Snowfall Reports from Significant April Storm… A significant spring storm brought heavy snow to much of central and southern Wyoming. The following are snowfall reports of two or more inches, generally spanning Sunday evening through Tuesday night. The heaviest snow fell Monday morning through Monday night, especially from South Pass through Natrona County. New all time snowfall record at Casper Note: The… Read More Read More Posts navigation OLDER POSTS Search for: Search About I am a retired meteorologist after 46 years in the National Weather Service. At the age of six I experienced a rare snowfall in Claremont California. That was the beginning of a lifelong interest in weather. Education: B.S. and M.S. degrees in Meteorology from the University of Utah. Work Experience: Summer Trainee (Bakersfield CA-1962 and Los Angeles CA-1963). Lab Instructor- University of Utah 1966-67 National Weather Service Career: Seattle WA-Observer 1967-69 Phoenix AZ-Lead Forecaster 1969-75 Kansas City MO NSSFC-Lead Severe Storms Forecaster 1975-1997 Norman OK SPC-Lead Severe Storms Forecaster 1997-2011. Married since December 1965 to Susan, 5 grown children, 4 grandchildren. 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