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 between 1 and 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch
beginning 11 PM Friday, heavy snow possible through the weekend.
Total snow accumulations 3 to 10 inches on the southern end of the
range and 12 to 24 inches (locally up to 3 feet) for the rest of
the range possible. Wind gusts 25 to 35 mph could result in areas
of blowing and drifting snow
* WHERE...Wind River Mountains West.
* 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 and at the north end of the mountain range.
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:
Wind River Mountains West
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY