Winter Storm Warning Issued for Absaroka Mountains: Up to 25 Inches of Snow 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 Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Absaroka Mountains from Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon, with heavy snow and wind gusts up to 70 mph expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Absaroka Mountains, Wyoming
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Absaroka Mountains, Wyoming.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Riverton, WY, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Absaroka Mountains. This alert indicates that heavy snow and hazardous wind conditions are likely to impact the region, creating significant travel hazards.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Absaroka Mountains (WYZ002) in Wyoming.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to take immediate precautions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info. Graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast can be found at the NWS Riverton website.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is forecast for the region. Total snow accumulations are expected to reach 15 to 25 inches over the western half of the Absaroka Range, while the eastern half is expected to receive 4 to 10 inches.
Wind conditions will be severe. West winds are expected to gust frequently between 35 and 45 mph. On Wednesday, wind gusts are projected to increase to 60 to 70 mph, with the strongest gusts occurring on the eastern side of the range. These conditions could make travel very difficult.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 5:00 AM MST on Tuesday, February 24, until 5:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25. Additionally, a High Wind Warning is in effect for the Absaroka Mountains through Tuesday morning due to stronger wind speeds expected in areas where snowfall will be less heavy.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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