Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued May 18 at 3:14AM MDT until May 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:14am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and
8 inches, with higher amounts near Sinks Canyon Park.
* WHERE...Lander Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute. Heavy snow could break
tree limbs as many trees have leafed out.
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:
Lander Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY