Drought Information Statement for Western & Central Wyoming Valid November 4th, 2024 Issued By: WFO Riverton, WY Contact Information: This product will be updated by November 15, 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 continue extreme western Fremont County and eastern Teton, Johnson and Natrona counties. Severe (D2) drought conditions continue across portions of Natrona, Johnson, Fremont, Teton, Park, and northern Lincoln Counties. Drought conditions will see some improvements in early November with rain and snowfall expected across much of the state 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, eastern Johnson and extreme western Fremont counties, as well as across eastern Wyoming. D2 (Severe Drought): Portions of Teton, Park, and Lincoln counties. Fremont, Washakie, Hot Springs and Big Horn counties, as well the remainder of Johnson and Natrona Counties. D1 (Moderate Drought): Remainder of Wyoming D0: (Abnormally Dry): none Recent Change in Drought Intensity Four Week Drought Monitor Class Change Drought Worsened: Most counties except those listed below. No Change: Sublette County and portions of Natrona and Johnson counties, as well as much of the northwest Drought Improved: None Gusty winds and little to no precipitation through the end of October. The beginning of November did bring widespread rain and snow, so there may be a slight improvement for some areas over this week. Precipitation Much of Wyoming saw below normal precipitation over the past 30 days. Central areas saw above normal amounts, of 2-4 inches. This includes Fremont, Washakie, Natrona, Sweetwater, and Hot Springs Counties Temperature The state saw above normal temperatures. The majority of areas saw values of 2 to 4 degrees above normal with some places seeing 9 to 12 degrees. No areas saw temperatures below normal. The only cool locations were portions Teton and Sublette counties which saw values of 0-2 degrees above normal. Summary of Impacts (graphics on following slides) Hydrologic Impacts Conditions are expected to see normal to above normal wetness, with the drought improving in some areas. Agricultural Impacts USDA Wyoming Crop Progress and Condition Reports can be found here Fire Hazard Impacts Fire Hazards are lessening as widespread precipitation events are moving through the state. Winds are not showing as much gustiness.. (Most recent Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook) Other Impacts Wildland grasses and shrubs remain at 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 Precipitation Outlook Valid Nov 4 - 11 Seven-Day Precipitation Forecast The next storm system is set to arrive late Monday night (Nov 4th), with snowfall over the mountains and mainly rain or a rain/snow mix at lower elevations. There will be cold air and gusty winds behind this front. The next storm will move in Saturday night into early next week. Long-Range Outlooks The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage Temperatures do not have a particular trend, with equal chances of below, at or above normal values expected. Precipitation does not have a particular trend, with equal chances of below, at or above normal values expected. Climatology will be the standard for November 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.