Winter Storm Watch Late Monday through Wednesday

Winter Storm Watch Late Monday through Wednesday

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
118 PM MST Sun Dec 18 2022



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Star Valley-Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-
Including the cities of Afton, Alpine, Star Valley Ranch,
and Thayne
118 PM MST Sun Dec 18 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow
  accumulations of 4 to 8 inches in the lower elevations. In the
  mountains, 12 to 18 inches expected. Winds could gust as high
  as 55 mph in the mountains.

* WHERE...Star Valley and Salt River and Wyoming Ranges.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday evening. The
  heaviest snow is expected late Tuesday night through Wednesday
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult especially over
  mountain passes which includes Salt River Pass. Snow and blowing
  snow will severely limit visibility at times especially in the
  mountains.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Backcountry enthusiasts including
  snowmobilers can easily become disoriented and lost. Frostbite
  and hypothermia can set in quickly. Please monitor the Bridger-
  Teton Avalanche Center at JHAVALANCHE.ORG, if your plans include
  travel into the backcountry.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.