Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 17 at 11:55AM MDT until May 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 10:55am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4
inches, with locally higher amounts are possible around Hudson and
Fort Washakie. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Upper Wind River Basin and Wind River Basin.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to a combination of snow
and wind. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning
commute. Where heavy snow occurs, it is possible for tree limbs to
break, as many trees have leafed out.
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:
Upper Wind River Basin; Wind River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY