Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued April 1 at 11:14AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 10:14am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12
and 20 inches possible, with the highest amounts on the western
slopes of the northern Bighorns. Winds could gust as high as 45
mph.
* WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Bighorn Mountains West.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 6 PM MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, including over Granite
and Powder River Passes.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit
https://weather.gov/riw/winter .
For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info .
Area Description:
Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender: