WIND RIVER MOUNTAINS WEST — * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 9 inches above 9000 feet.
* WHERE...Wind River Mountains West.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 5 AM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Mountain travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest period of snow occurs between 11 AM and 11 PM MST Sunday. South Pass snow totals up to 2 inches, mainly for the highest elevations.
Winter weather in Wind River Mountains West makes roads dangerous, increases the risk of power loss, and can cause cold-related injury during outages. Stranded vehicles are a common hazard.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Expect a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated power-outage risk, and heating stress during any extended loss of service.
Recommended steps: avoid non-essential travel; keep heat sources clear and ventilated; have blankets and a way to charge a phone; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this winter storm and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS