Winter Storm Warning Issued for Wind River Mountains West Through Wednesday
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Wind River Mountains West from Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon, bringing heavy snow and wind gusts up to 60 mph.
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Wind River Mountains West
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Riverton, WY, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Wind River Mountains West. The alert is officially in effect from 5:00 AM MST Tuesday, February 24, until 5:00 PM MST Wednesday, February 25.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Wind River Mountains West region. This includes specific geographic zones identified by the NWS as WYZ014, impacting areas within the range and key transit points such as South Pass.
Expected Conditions
Significant winter weather conditions are anticipated throughout the warning period:
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 12 and 18 inches over the northern half of the range. South Pass may see 1 to 2 inches of accumulation Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
- Wind: High winds are expected over South Pass, with gusts reaching 50 mph on Tuesday and increasing to 60 mph on Wednesday.
- Visibility and Travel: Travel is expected to be very difficult over South Pass. The hazardous conditions are likely to impact both the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
Timeline
- Onset: Tuesday, February 24 at 5:00 AM MST
- Duration: The warning remains active through Wednesday afternoon.
- Expiration: Wednesday, February 25 at 5:00 PM MST
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are urged to prepare for hazardous conditions. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For those traveling through the region, winter road conditions can be monitored via the Wyoming Department of Transportation website.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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