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Seasons and Travel in Wyoming

by Gabriel Traverso

The Climate of Wyoming

The state of Wyoming is a great, semi-arid desert plateau broken up by a number of important mountain ranges. The plains and rolling skylines shape a beautiful endless prairie loved by those who want to travel to the Old West. If you're thinking you might relocate to Wyoming, make sure to pack your cold weather gear, as the state gets quite cold during the long winters. Throughout the state the climate year-round is relatively cool. While the summer days get pleasantly hot, the temperatures drop rapidly at night.

Rolling Thunderstorms

In the summer, thunderheads roll across the plains, bringing afternoon storms, rain, and sometimes hail. Flowers paint the wildlands, creating breathtaking views from the hills and mountains. From Cheyenne to Cody, the seasons of Wyoming travel across a widely varied landscape, bringing to mind adventure and the settlers of the West.

Winter Whiteout

Abundant snowfall transforms the state into a winter playground, and the deep powder is magnetic to winter thrill-seekers. The season extends from November through March and the more remote, untracked areas are made accessible with some 1,300 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Located deep within the heart of the North American continent, Wyoming lacks the moderating influence of the oceans. Therefore the climate will vary as you travel through the different regions, each ones weather determined primarily by altitude and topography. Whether you like winter or summer, adventure or quiet moments on a sunlit prairie, Wyoming's "forever the Old West" spirit will leave you breathless.

This article first appeared on SHG Resources on Tuesday November 21, 2006.

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