Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued May 17 at 1:46AM MDT until May 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 12:46am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
6 inches. Areas of higher amounts up to to 7 inches between Hiland
and Casper. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Natrona County Lower Elevations.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
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:
Natrona County Lower Elevations
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY