Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 18 at 3:14AM MDT until May 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:14am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Southwest Bighorn Basin and Cody Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to a combination of snow
and wind. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning
commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is potential for a steep gradient in
snow totals along the mountains, with snow totals quickly going
from around 1 inch to 4 inches or more.
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:
Cody Foothills; Southwest Bighorn Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY