Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued May 17 at 11:55AM MDT until May 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 10:55am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and
10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...East Sweetwater County.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult, especially along
Interstate 80. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday
morning commute.
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:
East Sweetwater County
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY