Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 10:39AM MDT until March 13 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 9:39am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 85 mph expected.
* WHERE...Wind River Mountains East and Absaroka Mountains.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT Thursday Night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles traveling Highway 28 (South Pass) or Highway 296 (Chief
Joseph Pass).
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate snowfall occurs Thursday, with the
heaviest period being Thursday afternoon into early Thursday
evening. Snow rates near 1 inch an hour are possible. Total snow
accumulations 7 to 12 inches over the western Absaroka Range, with
the strongest winds occurring on the eastern slopes.
Area Description:
Absaroka Mountains; Wind River Mountains East
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov