Weather Update: Snowfall expected Thursday-Monday in many areas; Hazardous driving conditions may exists across Wyoming

January 17, 2019

Wyoming residents can expect at least one round of snowfall between Thursday, January 17th and Monday, January 21st. Western Wyoming will be impacted the most Thursday, gradually spreading further east as we approach the weekend.

Dubois has the highest snowfall total chance, however, temperatures will stay in the upper 30’s and low 40’s each afternoon this weekend.

Riverton and Lander will stay in the mid 30’s each afternoon, with lows dipping into the single digits.

The National Weather Service in Riverton and WYDOT/DayWeather have both produced videos and details posted below.

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https://twitter.com/WYDOT_I25/status/1085921599373668354

A video weather briefing for expected snow across western and central Wyoming through Friday. #wywx #wyoroad https://t.co/5lxSL6J7zs
— NWS Riverton (@NWSRiverton) January 15, 2019

Moderate to heavy snow is expected today, with significant snow accumulations likely in the western mountains. Winds will be gusty in the mountains and across the wind corridor. Light snow will also spread east of the Divide later today. #wywx pic.twitter.com/ePNy6hGh7b
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— NWS Riverton (@NWSRiverton) January 17, 2019

Winter Storm Warnings & Winter Weather Advisories are in effect through Friday morning. Significant snowfall & some blowing snow is expected in the west. Light snow will spread east too, but the main impact east of the Divide will be gusty winds across the wind corridor. #wywx pic.twitter.com/IRnMv0zdnk
— NWS Riverton (@NWSRiverton) January 17, 2019