High Wind Warning Issued for Absaroka Mountains: Gusts Up to 75 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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A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Absaroka Mountains from Thursday morning through Friday evening, with gusts up to 75 mph possible.
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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
The National Weather Service in Riverton, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Absaroka Mountains. This alert indicates that severe wind conditions are expected to impact the region, creating potentially hazardous conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Absaroka Mountains in Wyoming. This includes areas within the geographic codes SAME 056013, 056017, and 056029.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to use caution if they must drive. High winds can create difficult travel conditions, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
Expected Conditions
The region is forecast to experience sustained west winds between 30 and 50 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach between 60 and 75 mph.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 8:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM MST on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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