Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued April 3 at 4:47AM MDT until April 3 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 3:47am
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches for higher terrain across the southern and northern
Bighorns. Only 2 to 4 inches of additional accumulation along
Powder River Pass. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Bighorn Mountains West.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.
* 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: