12 Nov 05
Wyoming has 2 billion dollors and nothing to do with it, The legistator is thinking about giving everyone in Wyoming 2,000 dollors. How come none of your states are in the plus, With the exception of Wyoming and Alaska I think, all the rest are in the hole
But I guess that is the result of voting conservative, (Interesting that WY and AK are the biggest republican voters in the nation)
we got cheaper taxes too, (No income tax in WY too) I guess we manage our resouces better with all the oil we got etc.
12 Nov 05
Originally posted by flyUnityAll residents in Alaska and Wyoming deserve bonuses just for living through the winters.
Wyoming has 2 billion dollors and nothing to do with it, The legistator is thinking about giving everyone in Wyoming 2,000 dollors. How come none of your states are in the plus, With the exception of Wyoming and Alaska I think, all the rest are in the hole
But I guess that is the result of voting conservative, (Interesting that WY and AK are the biggest ...[text shortened]... oo, (No income tax in WY too) I guess we manage our resouces better with all the oil we got etc.
12 Nov 05
Originally posted by Delmeryea, AK is 50th (0.42), and WY is 49th (1.96)
What about population density? Do you have those figures at hand? Alaska must be 50th in people per square mile.
-Wikipedia-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_by_population_density
5 October 2005
12 Nov 05
Originally posted by DelmerActually Wyoming winters are really good, 2 years ago it was 70 degrees on christmas day, and Its been like 6 years since we had a white christmas, most winter days I hardly wear more then a coat. Its so dry here that when the tempurature does drop, it dont feel cold
All residents in Alaska and Wyoming deserve bonuses just for living through the winters.
12 Nov 05
Originally posted by flyUnityThat surprises me. I would have guessed that Wyoming was a state with a fair number of blizzards each winter. What elevation are you at?
Actually Wyoming winters are really good, 2 years ago it was 70 degrees on christmas day, and Its been like 6 years since we had a white christmas, most winter days I hardly wear more then a coat. Its so dry here that when the tempurature does drop, it dont feel cold
12 Nov 05
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Originally posted by flyUnityDon't believe this didtortion. Here's a statement from Wyoming's state climatologist:
Actually Wyoming winters are really good, 2 years ago it was 70 degrees on christmas day, and Its been like 6 years since we had a white christmas, most winter days I hardly wear more then a coat. Its so dry here that when the tempurature does drop, it dont feel cold
TEMPERATURE – Because of its elevation, Wyoming has a relatively cool climate. Above the 6,000 feet level the temperature rarely exceeds 100° F. The warmest parts of the State are the lower portions of portions of the Big Horn Basin, the lower elevations of the central and northeast portions, and along the east border. The highest recorded temperature was 114° F on July 12, 1900, at Basin in the Big Horn Basin. The average maximum temperature at Basin in July is 92° F. For most of the State, mean maximum temperatures in July range between 85 and 95° F. With increasing elevation, average values drop rapidly. A few places in the mountains at about the 9,000 foot level have average maximums in July close to 70° F. Summer nights are almost invariably cool, even though daytime readings may be quite high at times. For most places away from the mountains, the mean minimum temperature in July ranges from 50 to 60 ° F. Of course, the mountains and high valleys are much cooler with average lows in the middle of the summer in the 30s and 40s with occasional drops below freezing.
In the wintertime it is characteristic to have rapid and frequent changes between mild and cold spells. Usually there are less than 10 cold waves during a winter, and frequently less than half that number for most of the State. The majority of cold waves move southward on the east side of the Divide. Sometimes only the northeast part of the State is affected by the cold air as it slides eastward over the plains. Many of the cold waves are not accompanied by enough snow to cause severe conditions. In January, the coldest month generally, man minimum temperatures range mostly from 5 to 10° F. In the western valleys mean values go down to about 5° below zero. The record low for the State is -66° F observed February 9, 1933, at Yellowstone Park. During warm spells in the winter, nighttime temperatures frequently remain above freezing. Chinooks, warm downslope winds, are common along the eastern slopes.
Numerous valleys provide ideal pockets for the collection of cold air drainage at night. Protecting mountain ranges prevent the wind from stirring the air, and the colder heavier air settles into the valleys often sending readings well below zero. It is common to have temperatures in the valleys considerably lower than on the nearby mountain side. Big Piney in the Green River Valley is such a location. Mean January temperatures in the Big Horn Basin show the variation between readings in the lower part of the valley and those higher up. At Worland and Basin in the lower portion of the Big Horn Basin, not far from the 4,000 foot level, the mean minimum temperature for January is zero, while Cody, close to 5,000 feet on the west side of the valley has a mean January minimum of 11° F. January, the coldest month, has occasional mild periods when maximum readings will reach the 50s; however, winters are usually long and cold.
http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/narratives/WYOMING.htm
12 Nov 05
Originally posted by WulebgrOk, let me digress, where I am at (northwest corner) we have chinooks. which keeps the basin where I live have really good winters, the lower part of the state has colder winters, Although The tempurature is low, it only stays low for a couple days, then the wind picks up and it gets warm. I live at 5200 feet. hardly no blizzards because no moisture, and hardly no snow, Average moisture is 9 inches a year (where I live) , and most of that is rain in the spring
Don't believe this didtortion. Here's a statement from Wyoming's state climatologist:
TEMPERATURE – Because of its elevation, Wyoming has a relatively cool climate. Above the 6,000 feet level the temperature rarely exceeds 100° F. The warmest parts of the State are the lower portions of portions of the Big Horn Basin, the lower elevations of the cent ...[text shortened]... s; however, winters are usually long and cold.
http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/narratives/WYOMING.htm
and Like I said, its really dry, so when the tempurature does get to 0, it feels like its 30
I have been in OH and and when it gets 0 degrees, it is downright cold, plus sometimes it gets a foot of snow in OH, In WY we hardly get over 6 inches, and then its sill rare
12 Nov 05
Originally posted by flyUnityNah, Virginia's in the black. And we've had a Democrat as Governor for the last 4 years and we just re-elected another one.
Wyoming has 2 billion dollors and nothing to do with it, The legistator is thinking about giving everyone in Wyoming 2,000 dollors. How come none of your states are in the plus, With the exception of Wyoming and Alaska I think, all the rest are in the hole
But I guess that is the result of voting conservative, (Interesting that WY and AK are the biggest ...[text shortened]... oo, (No income tax in WY too) I guess we manage our resouces better with all the oil we got etc.
As for the proposed plan of giving the money back to the citizens of Wyoming, I agree. but I betch'ya they don't. 😉
12 Nov 05
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Originally posted by wibyea, I agree with you that we probaly wont be seeing any checks from the goverment, although it would sure help me out
Nah, Virginia's in the black. And we've had a Democrat as Governor for the last 4 years and we just re-elected another one.
As for the proposed plan of giving the money back to the citizens of Wyoming, I agree. but I betch'ya they don't. 😉
ROFL at your aviator