Special Weather Statement issued May 14 at 6:09AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Moderate to heavy snow will continue to fall across the Beaverhead and Western Madison County Valleys, with 1 to localized 2 inches of slushy snow accumulations. With surface temperatures near freezing this morning elevated surfaces like bridges and overpasses, along with where roads are shaded from hills and tress, may become slippery. Travelers should be prepared for winter driving conditions, along with reduced visibilities to as low as one half of a mile. Slow down, allow extra time to travel this morning, and be prepared for changing road conditions.
Flood Advisory issued May 13 at 3:15PM MDT until May 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Wyoming... Pacific Creek near Moran affecting Teton County. For the Snake River Basin...including Moose, Jackson, Zenith, Below Jackson Lake Reservoir, Alpine, Alpine, Flagg Ranch, Jackson, Moran, Moran...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Pacific Creek near Moran. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, BANKFULL STAGE. ACTION STAGE. At 8.2 feet, RECORD STAGE --- 8.20 FT (6/6/2017). At 8.5 feet, FLOOD STAGE. FLOODING OF UPSTREAM USFS CAMPGROUND ON RIGHT BANK. MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING INTENSIFIES AND BECOMES MORE WIDESPREAD. WATER REACHES THE BASE OF
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 13 at 2:47PM MDT until May 14 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches, mainly above 8000 ft. Isolated amounts up to 18 inches possible around Cloud Peak. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Bighorn Mountains West. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 11 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially in the backcountry. Gusty wind could result in brief whiteout conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 13 at 2:47PM MDT until May 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches, mainly above 8000 ft. Some of the higher peaks north of HWY-14 may receive up to 20 inches. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially in the backcountry.
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 9:50PM MDT until May 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED AREA WIDE WEDNESDAY... .An approaching Pacific low pressure system moving into the central Rockies will induce another round of strong winds across the area Wednesday. The region will remain quite dry with minimum RH in the lower teens and poor overnight recoveries. Warmer than average temperatures will also persist, leading to deep mixing and instability. West winds will increase Wednesday afternoon to 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Area mountains may see stronger midday gusts. Recent rains over mountain forests may reduce fire risk somewhat, but weather conditions will be favorable for
High Wind Watch issued May 13 at 9:41PM MDT until May 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Guadalupe Mountains of west Texas and Southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles like campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Aviation interests may experience localized but extreme turbulence, or strong downward airflows if flying in the near the Guadalupe Mountains.
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 9:05PM MDT until May 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM WEDNESDAY FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU, WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, BASIN, AND RANGE, MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, THE SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS, AND CENTRAL HIGHLANDS DUE TO STRONG WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY... .Strong winds and very low humidity will return Wednesday as an upper level trough passing north of New Mexico steers the jetstream over the state. A strong Pacific cold front moving through the area Wednesday will shift winds from the southwest to west then northwest as the day progresses. Cooler temperatures will also arrive behind the front however the
Air Quality Alert issued May 13 at 8:46PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
AQAABQ The smoke plume from the Greer Wildfire over eastern Arizona will continue to spread over portions of western and central NM overnight. * WHAT...Unhealthy air quality levels for sensitive groups due to wildfire smoke. * WHERE...Areas from the Arizona border north of Red Hill, northeastward to Fence Lake, El Morro, Acoma Pueblo, Albuquerque and the Sandia and Manzano Mountains. * WHEN...Tonight through 10 am Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For sensitive groups, limit intense or lengthy physical activity. It's OK to be active outside by take more breaks and do less intense activities. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of
Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 7:53PM MDT until May 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest Mountains, South Central Highlands, Eastern San Miguel County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County and Chaves County Plains. * WHEN...Noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible.
High Wind Warning issued May 13 at 7:53PM MDT until May 14 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands, Guadalupe County and Eastern Lincoln County. * WHEN...Noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult especially for high profile vehicles.