Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 10:39AM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM 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 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.
* WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Bighorn Mountains West.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM MDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult through mountain passes, like
Granite and Powder River Passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds occur on the eastern side
of the mountains. Snow occurs along and north of Powder River
Pass, with total accumulations 2 to 4 inches along the mountain
passes.
Area Description:
Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov