A Winter Storm Watch is in place for most of Wyoming late Tuesday and throughout Wednesday.
Some higher elevation areas are expected to get up to 2 feet of new snowfall. Southeastern Wyoming is expecting between 5-10 inches of snowfall.
Fremont County areas may see some significant accumulation as well, though totals vary at this point. 1-3 inches are expected in most local areas as of Tuesday morning.
According to DayWeather’s Don Day, travel will be impacted along I-80 and I-25. The storm could also affect Riverton and Lander area highways, and South Pass. Strong winds could enter the mix Wednesday afternoon and will contribute to hazardous travel conditions as well.
A video with more details is posted below, and as always you can follow the National Weather Service office in Riverton for more updates.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for much of central and eastern Wyoming from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. Significant blowing and drifting snow will make travel hazardous, including on I-25 and I-80. #wyoroad #wywx pic.twitter.com/PpG8AaOP5o
— NWS Riverton (@NWSRiverton) March 12, 2019
Two lows will impact the Cowboy State Tuesday night through early Thursday. One moves in from the south, one from the northwest, bringing light to moderate snow to the area. By Wednesday morning entire region will have snow, with winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. pic.twitter.com/q1mt6VTqXp
— NWS Riverton (@NWSRiverton) March 11, 2019