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 6 and 10 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 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 Friday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from 11 PM Friday through 11 AM Monday.
* 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