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High Wind Warning issued February 13 at 9:48AM MST until February 14 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible for lower elevations. Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph possible for higher elevations. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range and Natrona County Lower Elevations, especially on Outer Drive in Casper. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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High Wind Watch issued February 12 at 12:46PM MST until February 14 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible for lower elevations. Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph possible for higher elevations. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range and Natrona County Lower Elevations, especially on Outer Drive in Casper. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Cold Weather Advisory issued February 12 at 12:46PM MST until February 13 at 10:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT...Low temperatures of 15 below to 30 below zero will combine with a light wind to create wind chill readings 25 below to 35 below zero Wednesday night into Thursday morning. * WHERE...Upper Green River Basin and Upper Green River Basin Foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 12 at 12:29PM MST until February 15 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches across the north half of the Park, with higher amounts of 8 to 16 inches for southern portions of the Park. Southwestern YNP including Pitchstone Plateau may see amounts of 1 to 2 feet. Accumulations around Mammoth and the Lamar Valley will range from 1 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 11 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult, especially in the backcountry.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 12 at 12:29PM MST until February 14 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will result in period of blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains West, which includes South Pass. * WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially over South Pass. Gusty wind will result in reduced visibilities at times.
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Winter Storm Warning issued February 12 at 12:29PM MST until February 14 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 to 8 inches near Pinedale and 8 to 14 inches near Bondurant. * WHERE...Upper Green River Basin Foothills. * WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
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Cold Weather Advisory issued February 11 at 11:58AM MST until February 13 at 10:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT...Low temperatures of 15 below to 25 below zero will combine with a light wind to create wind chill readings 25 below to 35 below zero Wednesday and Thursday morning. * WHERE...Jackson Hole, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains, and Star Valley. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Outdoor recreationists should dress in layers and cover exposed skin. Daytime highs during the daylight hours Wednesday will only climb into
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 7 at 8:14AM MST until February 7 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Jackson Hole and Star Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could create hazardous conditions with blowing and drifting snow at times.