Wyoming winters are no joke. Snow, ice, sub-zero mornings, and short daylight hours can turn an ordinary move into a logistical nightmare — if you're not ready. After 46 years of winter moves in Casper, Mills, Cheyenne, and Laramie, here are the tips that make all the difference.
1. Schedule the earliest start time
Winter daylight is short. Starting your move at 8 AM gives the crew a full day of light to load, drive, and unload before sunset. We recommend booking the first slot of the day in winter.
2. Clear walkways and driveways
Shovel and salt 24 hours before the move. Movers carry heavy loads — slip-and-fall risks are real. The better the path, the faster (and safer) the move.
3. Lay down extra floor protection
Snow + dirt + boots = ruined floors. We bring runner mats and door-jamb covers for every winter move, but be ready with old towels at exterior doorways.
4. Protect cold-sensitive items
- Houseplants — wrap in plastic or move them in your own car with the heat on
- Electronics — don't unbox immediately at destination; let them warm up first
- Wines and liquids — temperature shock can ruin them
- Wooden furniture — sudden temperature changes can crack finishes
5. Confirm utilities are on at both addresses
Heat needs to be on at the new house before you arrive. Setting boxes down in a freezing home is miserable, and pipes can freeze in vacant Wyoming homes faster than you'd think.
6. Keep a 'first-night kit' separate
Heavy coats, blankets, gloves, hats, a phone charger, prescriptions, kids' essentials, and pet supplies. Don't bury these in moving boxes — keep them in your own car.
7. Hire a Wyoming-based mover
Out-of-state crews don't know Wyoming weather. Local Casper movers — like our team — know how to plan around storms, drive on ice, and adjust on the fly when conditions change.
Need to plan a winter move? Call (307) 265-8291 — open 24 hours, 4.5★ from 60+ Wyoming customers.
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