WFO RIVERTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, February 19, 2018
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WINTER STORM WARNING
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1050 AM MST Mon Feb 19 2018
…A strong winter storm continues across all of Central,
Southern, and portions of northern Wyoming today…
.Steady light, occasionally moderate to heavy, snow continues
across Central and Southern Wyoming today. This storm will cause
significant travel impacts with possible road closures.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Snow, heavy at times, and blowing snow expected. Total
snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts
up to 15 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…Wind River Mountains East.
* WHEN…Until 2 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree
branches could fall. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will
cause much blowing and drifting snow. The cold wind chills as
low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in
as little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Snow will continue much of today. Total snow
accumulations of 4 to 7 inches with locally higher amounts.
* WHERE…South Lincoln County.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing
and drifting snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Light to occasionally moderate snow will continue into
this afternoon. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches,
with localized amounts up to 11 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…Southeast Johnson County.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will cause some blowing and
much drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Light to occasionally moderate snow will continue this
morning. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Snowfall
reports have varied from 5 to 8 inches generally.
* WHERE…Northeast Johnson County.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will cause some blowing and
much drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Snow, heavy at times today, with a lighter snow this
evening. Additional snowfall by this evening will be 4 to 6
inches with snow totals of 13 to 17 inches, with 12 to 20
inches on Casper Mountain. Many reports have already come in
with snow totals of 10 to 13 inches around Casper as of 10 am.
* WHERE…Natrona County Lower Elevations and Casper Mountain.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 25 mph in open areas will cause some
blowing and much drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as
25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Snow, heavy at times today, with a lighter snow this
evening. Additional snowfall by this evening will be 4 to 6
inches with snow totals of 13 to 17 inches, with 12 to 20
inches on Casper Mountain. Many reports have already come in
with snow totals of 10 to 13 inches around Casper as of 10 am.
* WHERE…Natrona County Lower Elevations and Casper Mountain.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 25 mph in open areas will cause some
blowing and much drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as
25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Steady light to moderate snow continues today. Snow
will occur into this evening. Total snow accumulations of 6 to
9 inches west of Jeffrey City with 9 to 12 inches from Jeffrey
City eastward to Pathfinder and Alcova.
* WHERE…Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 25 mph will cause patchy blowing and
much drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Steady snow, moderate at times, will continue into this
afternoon and evening. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9
inches, with 9 to 12 inches across the eastern portion of the
area.
* WHERE…Flaming Gorge and East Sweetwater County.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause some blowing and
much drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Steady snow, moderate at times, will continue into this
afternoon and evening. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9
inches, with 9 to 12 inches across the eastern portion of the
area.
* WHERE…Flaming Gorge and East Sweetwater County.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause some blowing and
much drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food
and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Mainly light snow is expected to continue into the
early evening. New snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches on top
of what has already has fallen.
* WHERE…Upper Green River Basin.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM MST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be
prepared for reduced visibilities at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Mainly light snow is expected to continue through into
early afternoon today. New snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches
on top of what has already has fallen.
* WHERE…Upper Wind River Basin.
* WHEN…Until 2 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be
prepared for reduced visibilities at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Light to occasionally moderate snow expected. Total
snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts
up to 16 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…Bighorn Mountains West and Bighorn Mountains Southeast.
* WHEN…Until 2 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy blowing and
drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Light to occasionally moderate snow expected. Total
snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts
up to 16 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…Bighorn Mountains West and Bighorn Mountains Southeast.
* WHEN…Until 2 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions.
Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy blowing and
drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING…
Some light snow will continue across mainly the south part of the
basin including Greybull but additional accumulations will be
light and generally an inch or less. Therefore, the National
Weather Service in Riverton is allowing the winter weather
advisory for the area to expire on time at 11 am. Roads will
remain slick and snow covered and temperatures will not budge much
today. Lows tonight will likely plunge to around 20 below zero
with colder readings possible near the river.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS
MORNING…
Other than some light snow in the southern part of the area,
little additional snow is expected. Therefore, the National
Weather Service will allow the winter weather advisory for the
area to expire at 11 am.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Light to occasionally moderate snow expected. Total
snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with 6 to 10 inches from
Ten Sleep to Big Trails, are expected. Reports of 2 to 4
inches have been received already with up to 10 inches in Big
Trails.
* WHERE…Southwest Big Horn Basin, Southeast Big Horn Basin and
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains.
* WHEN…Until 2 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. In
addition, some reductions to visibility are likely. Winds
gusting as high as 25 mph will cause patchy blowing and
drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Light to occasionally moderate snow expected. Total
snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with 6 to 10 inches from
Ten Sleep to Big Trails, are expected. Reports of 2 to 4
inches have been received already with up to 10 inches in Big
Trails.
* WHERE…Southwest Big Horn Basin, Southeast Big Horn Basin and
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains.
* WHEN…Until 2 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. In
addition, some reductions to visibility are likely. Winds
gusting as high as 25 mph will cause patchy blowing and
drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Light to occasionally moderate snow expected. Total
snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with 6 to 10 inches from
Ten Sleep to Big Trails, are expected. Reports of 2 to 4
inches have been received already with up to 10 inches in Big
Trails.
* WHERE…Southwest Big Horn Basin, Southeast Big Horn Basin and
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains.
* WHEN…Until 2 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. In
addition, some reductions to visibility are likely. Winds
gusting as high as 25 mph will cause patchy blowing and
drifting snow. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Steady light snow is expected today with a possible
burst of moderate snow late this morning or early this
afternoon. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are
expected with local amounts to 7 inches. Snowfall amounts
around the area as of 9 am have varied from 3 to 5 inches.
* WHERE…Wind River Basin.
* WHEN…Until 2 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Be
prepared for reduced visibilities at times. The cold wind
chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM MST THIS
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Steady light snow is expected today with a possible
burst of moderate snow late this morning or early this
afternoon. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are
expected. Snowfall amounts so far have varied from 3 to 4
inches.
* WHERE…Lander Foothills.
* WHEN…Until 2 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be
prepared for reduced visibilities at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Snow will occur today. The snow will continue into this
evening. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are
expected by this evening. Snowfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches
have been reported between Green River and Rock Springs as of
earlier this morning.
* WHERE…Rock Springs and Green River.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be
prepared for reduced visibilities at times. Some blowing and
drifting snow will occur as wind speeds will gust to 25 mph in
places.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Mainly light snow is expected to continue into early
this evening. New snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches on top
of what has already has fallen.
* WHERE…Upper Green River Basin Foothills.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM MST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be
prepared for reduced visibilities at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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