Winter Storm Warning for Lander Foothills

Source: NOAA · Lander Foothills, Wyoming

This alert is no longer in effect.

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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What is this NWS weather alert about?
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.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Lander Foothills, Wyoming. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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