Winter Storm Warning Thursday Night to Saturday Morning

Winter Storm Warning Thursday Night to Saturday Morning

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
252 AM MST Thu Feb 25 2021

...Accumulating snow returns to far western Wyoming Tonight...

.A storm will bring significant snow across far western Wyoming,
including Yellowstone National Park, tonight through early
Saturday morning. Strong, gusty winds, along with periods of
heavy snow, will occur Friday.


Jackson Hole-Star Valley-
Including the cities of Jackson, Afton, Alpine,
Star Valley Ranch, and Thayne
252 AM MST Thu Feb 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8
  inches. South winds gusting up to 30 mph will occur in the
  Jackson Valley this afternoon, before the snow starts. Winds
  will decrease tonight, increasing again Friday. Winds gusting as
  high as 35 mph will be widespread Friday afternoon.

* WHERE...Jackson Hole and Star Valley.



* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Skiers and snowmobilers can easily become
  disoriented and lost due to severely reduced visibility.