Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued May 16 at 11:52AM MDT until May 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 10:52am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
16 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Wind River Mountains East.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes, including
over South Pass.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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:
Wind River Mountains East
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY