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Winter Storm Warning into Wednesday in Jackson Hole

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A Winter Storm Warning lasting into Wednesday is in effect for Western Wyoming Mountains. It was issued by the National Weather Service in Riverton.

This Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 6am on Wednesday December 28th.
Snow is expected in Yellowstone National Park, the Teton and Gros Ventre
Mountains and the Salt River and Wyoming ranges.

10 to 18 inches of snow

Moderate to heavy snow is expected with this storm. Total snow accumulations
of 10 to 18 inches could occur in the mountain ranges and in the southern portion of Yellowstone National Park. Winds gusts as high as 50 mph are predicted.

Snowfall of 5 to 10 inches is predicted in the northern portion of the park.

Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are forecast in the Jackson Hole Valley with higher amounts north of Jackson. Winds will be gusting as high as 40 mph.

Teton Pass evening commuters will be impacted

Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Blowing and drifting snow will restrict visibility to a quarter mile at times. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Check the Avalanche Forecast

Snow and wind could combine to create dangerous avalanche conditions. Be sure to check the forecast by listening to KMTN 96.9FM or visit https://bridgertetonavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/all

More snow on the way

After the current storm moves out, additional systems are forecast for to bring snow to the area.

  • Tonight

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 19. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

  • Wednesday

Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

  • Wednesday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

  • Thursday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

  • Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

  • Friday

Snow. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

  • Friday Night

Snow. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

  • Saturday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

  • New Year’s Day

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

  • Sunday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

  • Monday

A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

 

 

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