High Wind Warning issued February 23 at 11:33AM MST until February 24 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 45 mph with widespread gusts up to 60 mph. Areas of gusts near 70 mph possible, especially over the eastern side of the range. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult. Periods of snow could create reduced visibilities from blowing snow. Motorists should be aware of sudden and strong crosswinds, especially near Chief Joseph.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 11:28AM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches, with 18 to 28 inches for the higher elevations of the Teton Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to falling and blowing snow over mountain passes, such as Teton and Togwotee Passes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 11:28AM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Total snow accumulations for southern Yellowstone, including the Pitchstone Plateau, of 10 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, with isolated gusts to 50 mph. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially in the backcountry. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations up to an inch around Mammoth. Snow accumulations for the higher elevations of eastern Yellowstone 6 to 10 inches, such as near East Entrance.
Avalanche Advisory issued February 23 at 6:44AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT
SABSLC * WHAT...The avalanche danger is considerable in many areas. * WHERE...For the mountains of Utah, including the Wasatch Range, Bear River Range, Uinta Mountains, Wasatch Plateau, and Manti Skyline. * WHEN...In effect from 6 AM MST Sunday to 6 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...A series of storms in the last week has left a thick blanket of snow at all elevations, creating excellent powder riding conditions while also elevating the backcountry avalanche danger. Don't let the fresh snow and sunshine influence your decision-making - avalanche conditions remain dangerous, and careful snowpack and terrain analysis are required for backcountry travel.
Wind Advisory issued February 23 at 6:19PM MST until February 24 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Rapid City SD
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 2:00PM MST until February 25 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Banner County and Kimball County. * WHEN...From 5 PM MST this afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. In addition, areas of blowing snow could lead to reduced visibility, even whiteout conditions, and slick roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a long duration wind event. While strong winds with gusts of 55 mph or greater are anticipated for most of this period, the greatest potential for
High Wind Warning issued February 23 at 8:34PM MST until February 24 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Bears Paw, Highwood, Little Belt, and Snowy Mountains, and Fergus County below 4500ft. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of
High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 8:34PM MST until February 25 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 30 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Madison River Valley. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM MST Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. High winds may move loose debris, including snow, during periods of stronger gusts, creating additional drifting and localized roadway hazards. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are favored
High Wind Warning issued February 23 at 8:34PM MST until February 24 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Southern Rocky Mountain Front and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM MST Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of significantly weaker winds
High Wind Watch issued February 23 at 8:34PM MST until February 25 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 2 PM MST Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...