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Winter Storm Warning
In effect: Thursday, Apr 16 2026 1:18 PM MDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 6:00 AM MDT
Issued by NWS Riverton WY
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT FRIDAY
What:
Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches
with amounts nearing 6 inches along the highest peaks. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.
Where:
Absaroka Mountains, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains, and
Yellowstone National Park.
When:
Until 6 AM MDT Friday.
Impacts:
Travel could be very difficult, especially across Teton
Pass and Togwotee Pass. Strong winds will cause limited visibility.
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit
https://weather.gov/riw/winter.

For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info.
Areas Impacted:
Yellowstone National Park
Absaroka Mountains
Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains
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Winter Storm Warning
In effect: Thursday, Apr 16 2026 1:18 PM MDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 6:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Riverton WY
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT FRIDAY
What:
Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches
mainly along the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
Where:
Wind River Mountains East and Wind River Mountains West.
When:
Until 6 PM MDT Friday.
Impacts:
Travel could be difficult, especially across South Pass.
Strong winds will cause limited visibility.
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the
official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit
https://weather.gov/riw/winter.

For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info.
Areas Impacted:
Wind River Mountains West
Wind River Mountains East
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