Winter Storm Warning Issued for Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains; Up to 3 Feet of Snow Possible

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several mountain ranges in western Wyoming. The alert is effective from 5:00 AM MST Tuesday, February 24, through 5:00 PM MST Wednesday, February 25.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains, as well as the Salt River and Wyoming Ranges.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is forecast with total accumulations between 16 and 24 inches. Locally higher amounts of up to 3 feet are possible in the Teton Mountains. In the southern half of the Salt River Range, snowfall totals are expected to range from 4 to 10 inches.

Wind conditions will also be significant. West winds are expected to gust frequently between 25 and 35 mph on Tuesday, increasing to 35 to 45 mph on Wednesday. These conditions could make travel very difficult and are expected to impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

Timeline

The storm onset is expected at 5:00 AM MST on Tuesday, February 24. The warning and the hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the alert expires at 5:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25.