Also. Western wy is where is the deep snow issues were. The eastern half had a normal winter. Elk will be not effected much at all compared to the W and SW Wyoming deer and pronghorn die off this year. I elk hunted wy last year to help my cousin w a tag and there were pronghorn everywhere. Do not let the doom and gloom keep you from going west. Get out there while you can, point creep, tag cost and your age are only getting worse every year. I hunt 3/4 tags every year and try to get it done in 5 or so weeks out west every year and yes it is a logistical nightmare with work, I park at airport fly back, work four 12s and fly back out sometimes. But I find a way. If you want to go, go.
PM me if you want any advice, I help out some friends locally and do not mind to respond with advice.