Winter Storm Warning Tuesday through Wednesday-Star Valley

Winter Storm Warning Tuesday through Wednesday-Star Valley

                              Forecast Snowfall through Wednesday

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
310 AM MST Mon Dec 19 2022

Star Valley-Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-
Including the cities of Afton, Alpine, Star Valley Ranch,
and Thayne
310 AM MST Mon Dec 19 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9
  inches in the Star Valley; 10 to 16 inches in the Mountains.
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. 

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Wednesday. The
  heaviest snow is expected later Tuesday night into Wednesday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel will 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...

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.