Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued May 17 at 11:55AM MDT until May 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 10:55am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and
18 inches, with locally higher amounts at the highest elevations.
Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Wind River Mountains East.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute, including over South 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:
Wind River Mountains East
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY