Winter Storm Warning
January 3, 2007
The National Weather Service has upgraded their advisory from a Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning for western Wyoming from Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.
A strong winter storm will move into western Wyoming Wednesday evening and bring significant snowfall. Up to 16 inches are expected in the mountains and 5 to 10 inches in the valleys.
The warning includes the town of Pinedale, with 7-9 inches expected, and up to 11 inches forecast for Bondurant. West winds of 30-40 mph will create blowing and drifting snow, especially over the Rim on US Highway 191 between Pinedale and Bondurant. Wind speeds of 15-20 mph are expected elsewhere.
Strong west winds of 30-40 mph, with gusts to 50 mph, will create significant blowing snow at ridge tops and passes. Blowing and drifting snow may create white-out conditions. Valleys may see south to southwest winds of 15-5 mph, with higher gusts possible.
Highway and air travel are expected to be impacted by this storm, with snow packed surfaces and drifting snow. Travelers should be prepared for significant amounts of snow and very hazardous, or impossible, traveling conditions.
Weather Forecast:
Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind between 6 and 9 mph.
Wednesday Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind between 7 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind between 10 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values between -4 and -14. West northwest wind between 11 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a high near 16. North northwest wind between 14 and 16 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Sunday: A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Monday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Related Links:
National Weather Service, www.weather.gov
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