Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 22 at 1:22PM MDT until April 23 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 12:22pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches for elevations 9,000 feet and above. Winds gusting between
50 and 70 mph, especially across the eastern portions of the
Absaroka Mountains.
* WHERE...Absaroka Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially in the
backcountry.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches
along US 14/60/20 west of Cody and amounts of 4 to 8 inches across
Chief Joseph Pass.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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:
Absaroka Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY