High Wind Warning Issued for Bighorn Mountains with Gusts Up to 75 MPH
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Bighorn Mountains, forecasting dangerous wind gusts up to 75 mph on Thursday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Bighorn 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 Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Riverton, WY. This alert indicates that a significant high-wind event is expected to impact the region, creating potentially hazardous conditions for residents and travelers.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions in Wyoming:
- Bighorn Mountains West
- Bighorn Mountains Southeast
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, particularly in high-profile vehicles.
- Secure any loose outdoor objects that could be blown away or cause property damage.
- Monitor local conditions if planning to travel through mountain passes.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect sustained west winds between 35 and 45 mph. Wind gusts are projected to reach as high as 75 mph. According to the National Weather Service, the strongest winds are expected to occur on the eastern side of the mountains. These conditions will likely make travel difficult through mountain passes, specifically mentioning Granite and Powder River Passes.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to be in effect from 9:00 AM MDT to 9:00 PM MDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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