High Wind Warning Issued for Absaroka Mountains; Gusts Up to 70 MPH Expected
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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 Mountains, effective Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning, with dangerous gusts up to 70 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Absaroka 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 Mountains, Wyoming.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning (NWS code: HWW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Riverton, WY. The alert is effective starting at 2:00 PM MST on Monday, February 23, and remains in place until 11:00 AM MST on Tuesday, February 24.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Absaroka Mountains. According to the NWS, the strongest wind gusts are expected to occur over exposed ridges in the eastern half of the Absaroka Range and along Wyoming Highway 296 over Chief Joseph Pass.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to use caution if they must drive. The high winds will make travel difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions and monitor local updates.
Expected Conditions
West winds between 25 and 35 mph are forecast for the region. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 70 mph.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning onset begins at 2:00 PM MST on Monday, February 23. The warning is scheduled to expire at 11:00 AM MST on Tuesday, February 24.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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