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Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued May 4 at 2:07PM MDT until May 7 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph creating near whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible on Highway 14. The combination of heavy snow and blowing snow may make outdoor recreation activities dangerous at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If you are planning travel to the high country for recreation during the watch period, please let someone know your plans in case you become stranded.

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Area
Northeast Bighorn Mountains

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued May 4 at 1:50PM MDT until May 5 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Carbon County, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, and Southwest Carbon County. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

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Area
Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains; Central Carbon County; Southwest Carbon County

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued May 4 at 1:36PM MDT until May 7 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 7 to 15 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Bighorn Mountains West and Bighorn Mountains Southeast. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, such as over Powder River and Granite Passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a fair bit of uncertainty with storm track into Tuesday and beyond, which could effect snow totals. Snow could continue through Tuesday and beyond.

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Area
Bighorn Mountains West; Bighorn Mountains Southeast

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued May 4 at 1:36PM MDT until May 8 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total accumulations of 1 to 2 feet possible in the Tetons and southwestern Yellowstone Park. 5 to 10 inches of snow is possible in northern Yellowstone. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park and Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds occur Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Heaviest snow occurs Monday morning into Monday night. Some uncertainty with storm track into Tuesday could effect late storm snow totals.

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Area
Yellowstone National Park; Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued May 4 at 1:23PM MDT until May 5 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Lander Foothills. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Drivers should watch for sudden and strong crosswinds.

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Area
Lander Foothills

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued May 4 at 1:23PM MDT until May 6 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...East Sweetwater County, Flaming Gorge, and Rock Springs and Green River. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening. Winds lessen Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation, such as along Interstate 80. Drivers should watch for sudden and strong crosswinds. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind will likely occur on Sunday and Monday afternoons, with a lull Sunday night.

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Area
Rock Springs and Green River; Flaming Gorge; East Sweetwater County

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued May 4 at 1:23PM MDT until May 6 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range and Natrona County Lower Elevations. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Drivers should watch for sudden and strong crosswinds. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind will likely occur on Sunday and Monday afternoons, with a lull Sunday night.

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Area
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range; Natrona County Lower Elevations
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