May 4, 2012 — Warm Today, Cooler Weather Ahead

Other than a few scattered showers and thunderstorms in the north, it will be mainly dry across the state today.  Temperatures will warm into the 70s and lower 80s in many areas.   In the northwest and in the higher elevations, highs will be in the 50s this afternoon.

Cooler temperatures will spread throughout the rest of the state this weekend along a passing cold front Saturday and Saturday night.  Northern locations will see more clouds on Saturday along with developing showers and thunderstorms.  Temperatures will still be warm and mild in the south and east on Saturday.  In Casper, temperatures will rise into the upper 60s and lower 70s

.   The cold front will bring those areas scattered showers and thunderstorms from late afternoon through the night.  By Sunday all areas of the state will see cooler conditions.  Highs in Casper on Sunday will only be in the 50s.  A few leftover showers are expected in the southeast.