High Wind Warning Issued for Absaroka and Wind River Mountains Through Thursday Night
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Absaroka and Wind River Mountains, with gusts up to 85 mph expected starting Wednesday midnight.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Absaroka and Wind River Mountains, Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Riverton WY
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Absaroka and Wind River Mountains, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Riverton, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Absaroka Mountains and the eastern Wind River Mountains. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event by the issuing agency.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Absaroka Mountains and Wind River Mountains East. Significant travel disruptions are expected on major routes, including Highway 28 (South Pass) and Highway 296 (Chief Joseph Pass).
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to use caution if they must drive. High-profile vehicles are particularly vulnerable to these wind conditions. It is also recommended to secure any loose outdoor objects that could be moved by high winds.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecasted to reach sustained speeds of 35 to 55 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 85 mph during the warning period.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 12:00 AM MDT on Wednesday, March 12, 2026, and will remain in effect until 12:00 AM MDT on Friday, March 13, 2026 (midnight Thursday night).
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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