WILSON, Wyo. — The winter weather conditions this morning has prompted the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) to close Teton Pass to trailer traffic and issue Chain Law Level 1.
Between Wilson and the Idaho state line, the road is slick with snowfall, there is blowing snow and reduced visibility. WYDOT is rating the impact as ‘high.’ According to WYDOT, “dangerous impacts expected, use extreme caution, delay travel or consider an alternate route. If travel is necessary, slow down and allow extra time.”
Chain Law Level 1 means travel is restricted to vehicles equipped with tire chains or vehicles with adequate snow tires or to all-wheel-drive vehicles.
The Pass is closed to trailer traffic from Nov. 15 to April 1 seasonally but is still subject to closures due to weather conditions.
