Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 5:14PM MST until December 27 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 26, 2024 - 4:14pm
Expires:
December 27, 2024 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 1 and 2 inches at Mammoth Hot Springs, 2 to
4 inches across most of the Park, and 6 to 12 inches between Old
Faithful and the South Entrance. 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 Friday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from 11 PM Friday through 11 AM Monday.
* 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