Winter Storm Watch issued April 15 at 2:47PM MDT until April 18 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches possible. Northerly wind frequently gusting 20 to 30 mph, with 30 to 40 mph gusts over Meeteetse Rim. * WHERE...Southwest Bighorn Basin and Cody Foothills. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially along Wyoming Highway 120 between Cody and Thermopolis. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations may be hindered during the daytime hours Thursday due to temperatures ranging from 30 to 35 and recent warm temperatures.
High Wind Warning issued April 13 at 1:11AM MDT until April 13 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northeast Johnson County. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles.
Hydrologic Outlook issued April 9 at 3:21PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
ESFRIW Temperatures are forecast to climb Thursday through Saturday, which will melt low elevation and foothill snow in far west Wyoming, specifically the Star Valley region. There is also potential for higher elevation snow to melt during this time. Current high temperatures are forecast to be in the 60s Thursday and Friday and around 60 on Saturday. Additionally, low temperatures Friday and Saturday mornings are not expected to fall below freezing. These warm temperatures are around 15 degrees above normal and could result in significant melting of snow given a deep snowpack. As of Tuesday April 8th, a snow depth
Hydrologic Outlook issued April 8 at 2:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
ESFRIW Temperatures are forecast to climb Thursday through Saturday, which will melt low elevation and foothill snow in far west Wyoming, specifically the Star Valley region. There is also potential for higher elevation snow to melt during this time. Current high temperatures are forecast to be in the 60s Thursday and Friday and around 60 on Saturday. Additionally, low temperatures Friday and Saturday mornings will struggle to drop below the mid-30s. These warm temperatures are around 15 degrees above normal and could result in significant melting of snow given a deep snowpack. As of Tuesday April 8th, a snow depth
Hydrologic Outlook issued April 8 at 1:32PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
ESFRIW Temperatures are forecast to climb Thursday through Saturday, which will melt low elevation and foothill snow in far west Wyoming, specifically the Star Valley region. There is also potential for higher elevation snow to melt during this time. Current high temperatures are forecast to be in the 60s Thursday and Friday and around 60 on Saturday. additionally, low temperatures Friday and Saturday mornings will struggle to drop below the mid-30s. These warm temperatures are around 15 degrees above normal and could result in significant melting of snow given a deep snowpack. As of Tuesday April 8th, a snow depth
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 1:00PM MDT until April 2 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Snow expected with total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches across the mountain passes. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Bighorn Mountains West. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult and could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes, especially across Powder River and Granite Passes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 1 at 1:00PM MDT until April 1 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations up to two inches remain possible. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains West, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains, Yellowstone National Park, and Salt River and Wyoming Ranges. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult and could impact the evening commute, especially across Togwotee Pass, Teton Pass, and Salt River Pass.
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 1:35PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
HAZARDS...A snow squall which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than a quarter of a mile. This squall is so intense that it is producing lightning and thunder. The snow will accumulate very rapidly. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 135 PM MDT, a snow squall was over Bitter Creek Rest Area, which is 28 miles west of Wamsutter moving east at 40 MPH. LOCATIONS IMPACTED... This squall will remain over mainly rural areas of central East Sweetwater County County. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 133 and 174. SAFETY INFO... Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 1:14PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
HAZARDS...A band of heavy snow which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than a quarter of a mile. This band of heavy snow is so intense that it is producing lightning and thunder. The snow will accumulate very rapidly. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 114 PM MDT, a band of heavy snow was near Boulder, which is near Pinedale moving northeast at 50 MPH. THIS BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL BE NEAR... Boulder Lake around 120 PM MDT. SAFETY INFO... Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this band of heavy snow. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 31 at 1:04PM MDT until April 1 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 8 inches. Total snow accumulations through Tuesday evening expected to be between 4 and 8 inches in mountain valleys, and 8 to 12 inches for mountains and passes, with localized higher totals on the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains West, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains, Yellowstone National Park, and Salt River and Wyoming Ranges. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult and could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes, especially across Togwotee Pass, Teton Pass