Winter Storm Watch Wyoming | Effective 03/11/2026 01:24

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet mainly limited to the northern half of the range. The southern portion of the range may see amounts of 3 to 6 inches mainly in the highest elevations. Elevations below 7,500 feet and along eastern slopes may see lesser amounts of 1 to 4 inches. Winds could gust as high as 80 mph at times. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East and Wind River Mountains West. * WHEN...From this evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult especially in the backcountry. Little to no snow accumulation is forecast along South Pass. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will differ in intensity over a 3 day span with periods of moderate to heavy snowfall. Periodic wind gusts in excess of 80 mph and snowfall will likely create near whiteout conditions at times. Warm temperatures during the day will likely lead to a transition over to rain, mainly across elevations below 7,500 feet with a return to snow by nightfall.