Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 4 at 1:16PM MST until March 6 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches mainly across the higher peaks of the northern and southern
portions of the range. Snow accumulations elsewhere range between
2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, Bighorn Mountains
Southeast, and Bighorn Mountains West.
* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 11 AM MST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes
especially along Powder River Pass.
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:
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains; Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY