What weather records were broken in Wyoming this week?

Six weather records were broken, including record high temperatures at several airports and a new rainfall record at Buffalo Airport.

Could the polar vortex affect Wyoming's weather?

While Wyoming experienced record heat, forecasters are warning that the polar vortex could send arctic air across other parts of the U.S. this month.

When did these Wyoming weather records occur?

The records were primarily set on January 12 and January 13 of the current week.

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Wyoming Shatters Weather Records Amidst Arctic Chill Warnings

15 Jan

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Summary

Six weather records broken in Wyoming this week.
Record high temperatures reached across multiple airports.
Buffalo Airport recorded 0.03 inches of rain, a new record.

Wyoming Shatters Weather Records Amidst Arctic Chill Warnings

This past week, Wyoming witnessed an extraordinary meteorological event, with six distinct weather records falling across the state. Temperatures soared to unprecedented highs, shattering previous benchmarks for January. Big Piney Airport recorded a remarkable 46 degrees on January 12, surpassing the 1999 record.

Further warmth was observed on January 13, with Casper Airport reaching 55 degrees and Lander Airport hitting 61 degrees, both breaking records set decades ago. Buffalo Airport registered a new rainfall record for January 13, collecting 0.03 inches, exceeding the previous record from 2005.

These unseasonably warm conditions in Wyoming come amid broader national weather alerts. Meteorologists are predicting that the polar vortex could unleash waves of arctic air across the Midwest and Northeast later this month, potentially bringing significantly colder temperatures to those regions.