Drought Information Statement for Western & Central Wyoming 
Valid April 4th, 2025
Issued By: WFO Riverton, WY
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This product will be updated by May 2nd, 2025, or sooner if drought conditions change significantly.  
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Extreme (D3) drought conditions have improved to D2
Severe (D2) drought conditions in Teton, Washakie and Johnson counties. Small sections of Park, Natrona, Fremont, Big Horn and Sublette Counties.
Moderate (D1) conditions in sections of the above counties 
Conditions will show additional slight improvements from occasional snowfall through April
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U.S. Drought Monitor 
Drought intensity and Extent

D4 (Exceptional Drought): None occurring.

D3 (Extreme Drought): None occurring.

D2 (Severe Drought): Portions of Teton, Park, Sublette, Fremont, Natrona, Washakie, Hot Springs, Big Horn and Johnson counties.

D1 (Moderate Drought): Portions of all counties except Sweetwater.

D0: (Abnormally Dry): Portions of Sweetwater, Park, Big Horn, Hot Springs and Washakie counties, and the remainder of Lincoln, Fremont and Sublette Counties.

Recent Change in Drought Intensity
Four Week Drought Monitor Class Change 

Drought Worsened: N/A
 
No Change: Counties not listed elsewhere.

Drought Improved: In portions of every county, especially Fremont and  Park.

The snow season has brought plenty of moisture across the state, leading to improvement in the drought. This looks to continue through April.

Precipitation
Central Wyoming saw above normal precipitation over the past 30 days, with 2-6 inches. 

West, south and east Wyoming saw below normal values, although there was a little precipitation everywhere. 

 
Temperature
Central Park County was 8-10 degrees above normal. Mainly, the state saw above normal temperatures, except for portions of Sweetwater and Sublette counties.  

The west, especially Green River Basin, and sections of the Bighorn mountains were much colder, in the 20s.


Summary of Impacts (graphics on following slides)
Hydrologic Impacts 
Conditions are expected to see normal wetness, with the drought showing small improvements for most areas.
 
Agricultural Impacts
USDA Wyoming Crop Progress and Condition Reports can be found here
 
Fire Hazard Impacts
Fire Hazards are less with widespread snow cover. However, a few days with gusty winds and low RH could see potential conditions. (Most recent Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook)
 
Other Impacts
Winter dormancy with widespread snow cover.
  
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 trending to above normal values across a sliver of the south. Otherwise there is no particular trend with climate being the best forecast chances.

Precipitation across a small southern portion of the state are trending to below normal chances. Otherwise, there is not a particular trend, with equal chances of below, at or above normal values expected. 


Drought Outlook
The latest monthly and seasonal outlooks can be found on the CPC homepage
Seasonal Outlook


Drought conditions are expected to persist for many areas of the state as indicated by the graphic.