Before April began in Casper, there has been 62.2 inches of snow in 2023. From 2010 to 2019, Casper averaged 75.4 inches per year, NOT per 4 months.

With estimates of up to a record breaking 26.7 inches (maybe higher), that would put us at 88.9 inches through April, 13" more than average.

This is my 2nd winter in Casper and I love it. Having 4-wheel drive is a must and until this snow storm, I haven't been forced home. Again, until today.

I knew the day was going to be a mess, when I woke up to my coffee pot not sounding just right, I jumped to my feet to see what was the matter, when I noticed that pot was not fully under the spout and coffee was everywhere.

While this was going on, I get a message from neighbor Glenn Woods, from Wake Up Wyoming, telling me there was no longer a road. I wasn't sure what to think about that, so I continued on my morning, re-made the coffee, took a shower and out the door I went...to come back in 3 minutes later to set up shop in my home studio.

Glenn wasn't kiddin'...there's no road and I'm not swimming to my truck.

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Score one for mother nature, the guy that thought he'd never get snowed in, is snowed in.

This blizzard has shut down a good portion of the Casper and central Wyoming region. Closing isn't a thing that any business or city wants to do, but they do it for the safety of their employees and all of us.

With many places closed, there's probably not a reason for you to be out. Stay home, enjoy the family time and we'll all try it again tomorrow.

Be safe.

For a full list of businesses that are closed, check out our closed page.

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