Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
153 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

WYZ012-070000-
/O.CON.KRIW.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240508T0500Z/
Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
153 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet.
  Up to 3 feet for the highest elevations of the Tetons. Winds
  could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially in the
  backcountry and along Teton Pass.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow occurs Monday morning into
  Monday night, where snow rates around 1 inch per hour are
  possible. Another round of heavier snow arrives by Tuesday
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts,
visit weather.gov/riw/winter.

For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info.

&&

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WYZ001-070000-
/O.CON.KRIW.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-240508T0000Z/
Yellowstone National Park-
Including the cities of Lake, Mammoth, and Old Faithful
153 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches in
  southwest portions of the Park. Additional accumulation of 1 to
  4 inches elsewhere. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Yellowstone National Park.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially in the
  backcountry.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts,
visit weather.gov/riw/winter.

For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info.

&&

$$

WYZ014-015-070000-
/O.CON.KRIW.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-240507T0000Z/
Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
153 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches.
  Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Wind River Mountains West and Wind River Mountains
  East.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially on WY Hwy
  28 over South Pass.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Up to 14 inches of additional snow is
  possible over the higher elevations of the northern range.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts,
visit weather.gov/riw/winter.

For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info.

&&

$$

WYZ024-070000-
/O.CON.KRIW.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-240507T0000Z/
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-
153 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches,
  with near 16 inches for the highest peaks. Winds could gust as
  high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Salt River and Wyoming Ranges.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over Salt
  River Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts,
visit weather.gov/riw/winter.

For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info.

&&

$$

WYZ008-009-070000-
/O.CON.KRIW.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-240507T0500Z/
Bighorn Mountains West-Bighorn Mountains Southeast-
153 AM MDT Mon May 6 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches for
  the northern range. Additional snow accumulations up to 10
  inches for the southern end of the range. Winds could gust as
  high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Bighorn Mountains West and Bighorn Mountains Southeast.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, such as over Powder
  River and Granite Passes. Gusty winds could cause blowing snow,
  reducing visibilities at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow occurs Monday morning. Snow
  rates decrease Tuesday. Another round of heavier snow is
  possible Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts,
visit weather.gov/riw/winter.

For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/riw