WFO RIVERTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, February 26, 2018
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HIGH WIND WARNING
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
455 PM MST Sun Feb 25 2018
…HIGH WINDS TONIGHT FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL
WYOMING…
An approaching cold front and strong mid level winds mixing to
the surface will bring high winds to portions of the Cody
Foothills, Green Mountains and Natrona County.
…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY…
* TIMING…Increasing today and tonight before decreasing Monday
morning.
* WINDS…West 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph. Gusts to 80
mph possible in the vicinity of Clark.
* IMPACTS…Travellers along highway 120 between Meeteetse and
Clark should prepare for strong crosswinds. Extreme blow over
risk exists for trucks pulling light weight and high profile
trailers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY…
* TIMING…Increasing today and possibly become strong tonight
before decreasing Monday morning.
* WINDS…Southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph.
* IMPACTS…Travelers along Interstate 25 may experience strong
cross-winds. Travelers along highways 789 287 and 220 from
South Pass to Casper should prepare for strong winds, along with
possibly blowing and drifting snow. Extreme blow over risk
expected for trucks pulling light weight and high profile
trailers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM MST MONDAY…
* TIMING…Increasing today and possibly become strong tonight
before decreasing Monday morning.
* WINDS…Southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph.
* IMPACTS…Travelers along Interstate 25 may experience strong
cross-winds. Travelers along highways 789 287 and 220 from
South Pass to Casper should prepare for strong winds, along with
possibly blowing and drifting snow. Extreme blow over risk
expected for trucks pulling light weight and high profile
trailers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST
MONDAY…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to
15 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…Yellowstone National Park and Teton and Gros Ventre
Mountains.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. In
addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting
as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting
snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing 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 5 PM MST
MONDAY…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to
15 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…Yellowstone National Park and Teton and Gros Ventre
Mountains.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. In
addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting
as high as 50 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting
snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing 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 5 PM MST
MONDAY…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to
11 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…Salt River and Wyoming Ranges.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions,
including during the morning commute on Monday. In addition,
areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as
40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing 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 5 PM MST
MONDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…Jackson Hole and Star Valley.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road 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 5 PM MST
MONDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…Jackson Hole and Star Valley.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road 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 5 PM MST
MONDAY…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to
11 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…Absaroka Mountains.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions,
including during the morning commute on Monday. In addition,
areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as
60 mph will cause areas of 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 and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing 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 5 PM MST
MONDAY…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to
11 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…Wind River Mountains East.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions,
including during the morning commute on Monday. In addition,
areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as
65 mph will cause areas of 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 and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing 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 5 PM MST
MONDAY…
* WHAT…Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to
11 inches, are expected.
* WHERE…Wind River Mountains East.
* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions,
including during the morning commute on Monday. In addition,
areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as
65 mph will cause areas of 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 and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing 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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