Winter Storm Watch

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Riverton WY 247 PM MDT Tue Apr 15 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 13 inches possible. Northerly wind frequently gusting around 30 mph, with higher gusts to 40 mph in the Owl Creek Mountains. * WHERE...Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, Bighorn Mountains Southeast, and Bighorn Mountains West. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially across Powder River Pass. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulations through Wind River Canyon will be 3 to 6 inches, and Thursday daytime accumulations may be hindered due to recent warm weather and temperatures ranging from 30 to 35. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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.