Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued May 17 at 1:46AM MDT until May 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 12:46am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8
inches, with 7 to 12 inches at the highest elevations of the
southern Absaroka and southern Bighorn Mountains. Winds gusting as
high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, Bighorn Mountains
Southeast, Bighorn Mountains West, and Absaroka Mountains.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over mountain
passes such as Powder River Pass.
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 .
Area Description:
Absaroka Mountains; Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains; Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY