Wyoming Mesonet
Water Resources Data System and State Climate Office


UW Atmospheric Science, SEO WACNet, UW USACE UMRB, USDA-ARS, BLM

Elk Mountain Observatory (EOMW4)
Schaefer Ridge (SRMW4)

The Elk Mountain Observatory is home to two Wyoming Mesonet climate stations. These stations record measurements of temperature, pressure, dew point, humidity, solar radiation, pressure, and wind speed and direction. Air quality sensors complement the meteorological variables collected while the Ridge station features full 360° camera views updated every minute and time lapses every ten minutes.

Equipment Installed

WRDS/Department of Atmospheric Science (UW)

Wyoming State Geological Survey

Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources (UW)

  • Game Cameras (Various)

Looking North
Looking South

North (Click to Enlarge or View 24-hour Timelapse)
East (Click to Enlarge or View 24-hour Timelapse)

South (Click to Enlarge or View 24-hour Timelapse)
West (Click to Enlarge or View 24-hour Timelapse)

Contact Tony Bergantino for availability of additional data