Snowy Range Ski Area, WY

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The Snowy Range Ski Area, located off Wyoming Highway 130, in the Medicine Bow National Forest near Centennial, Wyoming.
The Snowy Range Ski Area, located off Wyoming Highway 130, in the Medicine Bow National Forest near Centennial, Wyoming.. Image by Jeffrey Beall via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
43°F
High: 43° | Low: 32°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KLAR
Observed at: 6:50 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: 49%
Tonight:Partly cloudy. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Friday:Partly sunny. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 41 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night:Mostly cloudy. Low around 31, with temperatures rising to around 33 overnight. West southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  89 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 51°F. Light wind (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 77/100
Good for hiking. High near 44°F. Low rain risk (23%). Light wind (10 mph).

🚲 Biking

Good
  77 /100

Good for biking. High near 51°F. Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 44°F. Low rain risk (23%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (44°F).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Fair
  69 /100

Fair for outdoor events / activities. High near 51°F. Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 18/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 44°F. Risk of rain (23%). Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (44°F).

About Snowy Range Ski Area

Snowy Range Ski Area is a Wyoming destination for an operating downhill ski area with nearby summer trails.

Make the Most of a Snowy Range Ski Area Day

Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water, snow, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.

Weather Tips for Snowy Range Ski Area

  • Check official access notices, alerts, road or trail conditions, fire restrictions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Turn around before exposed ridges, canyon rims, or open ground become unsafe in lightning, heat, smoke, high wind, or poor visibility.
  • Carry layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.
  • Allow extra time for remote roads, mountain passes, wildlife, spring runoff, wildfire smoke, and limited winter daylight.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Centennial
  • Medicine Bow Peak
  • Libby Flats
  • Laramie
  • Barber Lake

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Snowy Range Ski Area day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Snowy Range Ski Area

☀
43°F
High: 43° | Low: 32°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KLAR
Observed at: 6:50 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: 49%
Fri ⛅
51° 31°
0%
Sat ❄
45° 30°
23%
Sun ☀
44° 26°
1%
Mon ⛅
48° 29°
0%
Tue ⛅
46° 29°
13%
Wed ❄
38° 25°
59%
Thu ❄
37° --°
43%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

51° Fri 45° Sat 44° Sun 48° Mon 46° Tue 38° Wed 37° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

31° Fri 30° Sat 26° Sun 29° Mon 29° Tue 25° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 75 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 20 Mon 20 Tue 19 Wed 19 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 9:06 pm CST

Snowy Range Ski Area Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Snowy Range Ski Area can bring snow, ice, strong wind, short daylight, and abrupt road or trail changes. Confirm grooming, avalanche information, ice conditions, and facility operations for the listed winter activities.

Spring

Spring brings freeze-thaw mud, snowmelt, high rivers, cold water, and lingering mountain snow. Lower routes generally open before high passes and backcountry trailheads.

Summer

Summer usually offers the broadest access, but heat, dry air, thunderstorms, lightning, wildfire smoke, reservoir wind, and cold mountain water can alter plans.

Fall

Fall brings cooler air, shorter daylight, hunting-season awareness, and early high-country snow. Confirm seasonal services and allow extra time on remote roads.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 36–44°F in nearby valleys and colder on the mountain, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: often 150–400+ inches at ski elevations.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: winter and spring usually provide the greatest mountain precipitation, with local variation.
  • Driest season: midsummer is generally driest, despite isolated thunderstorms.
  • Best outdoor window: June through September for broad warm-season access, with midwinter best at established winter destinations.