Winter Storm Warning for Lander Foothills
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NOAA issued it on May 26, 2026, 2 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 Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Lander Foothills from 6 PM MDT Sunday through 6 PM MDT Monday, with 5-8 inches of snow expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Lander Foothills, Wyoming
- Issued
- May 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Riverton WY
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Lander Foothills, Wyoming.
Alert Details
Winter Storm Warning issued by NWS Riverton WY. Effective from May 17, 2026 at 11:55 AM MDT, with onset at 6 PM MDT. Expires May 18 at 7 AM MDT and ends May 18 at 6 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
Lander Foothills (WYZ018). Higher snow amounts expected near Sinks Canyon Park.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Expected Conditions
Snow expected with total accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Heavy snow could break tree limbs as many trees have leafed out. Travel could be difficult and hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Timeline
From 6 PM MDT this evening (May 17) to 6 PM MDT Monday (May 18).
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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