Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 2:17AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 1:17am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 20
inches, with the highest amounts on the western slopes of the
northern Bighorns. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Bighorn Mountains West.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, including over Granite
Pass and Powder River Pass.
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: