Drought Information Statement for Western & Central Wyoming Valid October 21st, 2024 Issued By: WFO Riverton, WY Contact Information: This product will be updated by November 1, 2024, or sooner if drought conditions change significantly. Please see all currently available products at https://drought.gov/drought-information-statements. Please visit https://www.weather.gov/riw/DroughtInformationStatement for previous statements. Please visit https://www.drought.gov/drought-status-updates for regional drought status updates. Extreme (D3) drought conditions added into extreme western Fremont County and eastern Teton County. Severe (D2) drought conditions increased across portions of Natrona, Johnson, Fremont, Teton, Park, and Lincoln Counties. Drought conditions are expected to persist across the state through October. 1 U.S. Drought Monitor Link to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor for Wyoming Drought intensity and Extent D4 (Exceptional Drought): None occurring. D3 (Extreme Drought): Eastern Teton and extreme western Fremont counties, as well as across eastern Wyoming. D2 (Severe Drought): Portions of Teton, Park, Lincoln, and Fremont Counties as well most of Johnson and Natrona Counties. D1 (Moderate Drought): Remainder of Wyoming D0: (Abnormally Dry): none Recent Change in Drought Intensity Link to the latest 4-week change map for Wyoming Four Week Drought Monitor Class Change Drought Worsened: Most counties except those listed below. No Change: Sublette and Lincoln Counties, as well as much of the northwest Drought Improved: Small area of Teton and Park Counties Little to no precipitation along with dry conditions and above normal temperatures. Gusty winds continue to be a factor through the month. Precipitation Nearly all of Wyoming saw below normal precipitation over the past 30 days. Only small portions of Fremont, Washakie and Hot Springs Counties saw areas of precipitation greater than ½ inch. Link to ACIS Climate Maps from the High Plains Regional Climate Center Temperature The state saw above normal temperatures. The majority of areas saw values of 6 to 9 degrees above normal with some places seeing 9 to 12 degrees. No areas saw temperatures below normal. The only cool location was western Park and Teton counties which saw values of 0-2 degrees above normal. Summary of Impacts (graphics on following slides) Links: See/submit Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) and view the Drought Impacts Reporter Hydrologic Impacts Conditions are expected to remain dry across much of the state with the drought persisting in many areas. Agricultural Impacts USDA Wyoming Crop Progress and Condition Reports can be found here Fire Hazard Impacts Fire Hazards are lessening as humidity is a little better across the area. Winds are not showing as much gustiness.. (Most recent Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook) Other Impacts Wildland grasses and shrubs have reached critical criteria across many areas in the state. Mitigation Actions Please refer to your municipality and/or water provider for mitigation information Clear debris from around structures to protect from potential wildfires Long-Range Outlooks The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage Temperatures are looking to remain above normal with much of the state likely to experience unseasonably warm temperatures. Chances for below normal precipitation is likely across most of the state. Drought Outlook The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage Drought conditions are expected to persist a majority of the state, with just the far northwest looking for an end.