Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 10 at 11:36AM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 10:36am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible.
* WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Bighorn Mountains West.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* 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. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches along
mountain passes.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast
Forcast Office:
NWS Riverton WY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov