Warning Storm Warning Star Valley Thursday Afternoon through Saturday Morning

Warning Storm Warning Star Valley Thursday Afternoon through Saturday Morning



URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
343 PM MST Wed Feb 10 2021

...Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories for far
Western Wyoming from Thursday afternoon until early Saturday
morning...

.An extended Moderate to heavy snow event will be likely from
Thursday afternoon until early Saturday morning as ample Pacific
moisture across the area, moves across portions of western
Wyoming.

Jackson Hole-Star Valley-
Including the cities of Jackson, Afton, Alpine,
Star Valley Ranch, and Thayne
343 PM MST Wed Feb 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM MST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations near the
  town of Jackson and most of Star Valley will be around 7 inches,
  while the area near Moran Junction and higher elevations will
  see up to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Jackson Hole and Star Valley.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 5 AM MST Saturday. The heaviest
  precipitation is expected from late Thursday evening through
  late Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to slick roads and
  poor visibility. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility along US 26 and 89. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.