Heat — Wind River Basin, Wyoming

2021-07-17 to 2021-07-19 · Wind River Basin, Wyoming

Event narrative

A record high temperature of 100 degrees was reported at Central Wyoming Regional Airport on July 18th.

Wider weather episode

A combination of an abnormally strong ridge and dry soil produced very hot temperatures in many areas. The hottest temperature during the period was 107 degrees at Greybull on July 19th. Record high temperatures were also recorded at Worland, Riverton, Lander, Buffalo, Rock Springs, and Big Piney.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 971320. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.