JACKSON, Wyo. — The National Weather Service’s Riverton, Wyoming, office (NWS) is forecasting another snowy evening in western Wyoming.
A Winter Storm Warning impacting the Teton, Gros Ventre and Absaroka ranges, along with Yellowstone National Park, is now in effect through Tuesday, March 18, at 6 p.m. Heavy snow is expected, to the tune of 18 to 24 inches. Wind gusts could reach 55 mph in higher elevations, NWS warned.
Jackson is expected to get accumulations between 3 and 5 inches, with 2 to 4 inches expected for Pinedale and Bondurant, between 6 p.m. on Monday and noon on Tuesday. Wind speed could reach 35 mph in the valleys.
NWS warns that slippery road conditions are expected, noting that hazardous conditions over the next 36 hours might impact commuters using Teton and Togwotee Passes.
“If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency,” NWS writes.
Check out these tips for driving Teton Pass in winter weather. See the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Teton Pass webcam for conditions, and the travel map for additional details. Drivers can sign up for 511 Notify alerts here.
