High Wind Warning Issued for Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains: Gusts Up to 80 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 Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains for Thursday, with dangerous wind gusts up to 80 mph expected to impact travel.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Owl Creek and Bridger 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 Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Riverton, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for the Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains. This alert indicates that hazardous wind conditions are expected in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains. Impacted travel routes include Highway 20, particularly through the Wind River Canyon.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to use caution if they must drive during the warning period. It is also recommended to secure any loose outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecast to reach speeds of 35 to 50 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 80 mph. The National Weather Service notes that the strongest winds are expected to occur over the western portion of the range, specifically the Owl Creeks.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 9:00 AM MDT on Thursday, March 12, through 9:00 PM MDT on Thursday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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