Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued December 27 at 2:28PM MST until December 30 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 27, 2024 - 1:28pm
Expires:
December 27, 2024 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch beginning
11 PM Friday, heavy snow possible through the weekend. Total snow
accumulations between 1 and 4 inches at Mammoth Hot Springs, 8 to
14 inches across most of the Park, and 12 to 26 inches between Old
Faithful and the South Entrance. Wind gusting 20 to 35 mph,
resulting in drifting and blowing snow.
* WHERE...Yellowstone National Park.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 PM MST this
evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from 11 PM MST this evening
through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult, especially in the
backcountry.
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 .
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Yellowstone National Park
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY