High Wind Warning 3, NWS Riverton, WY

678 
WWUS75 KRIW 230956
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
256 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026

WYZ015-016-240100-
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1200Z-260226T0300Z/
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0003.260224T0600Z-260225T0000Z/
Wind River Mountains East-Upper Wind River Basin-
Including the cities of Dubois
256 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 
PM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected 
  over Red Canyon/South Pass; West-northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph expected near Dubois.

* WHERE...Upper Wind River Basin and Wind River Mountains East.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM 
  MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from 5 AM MST Wednesday 
  morning through 8 PM MST Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles traveling Wyoming Highway 28 around Red Canyon and 
  US20/26 near Dubois.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts 50 to 60 mph are possible in 
  Dubois and the surrounding valley, while gusts around Red Canyon 
  near South Pass could see gusts around 75 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ002-240100-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0003.260223T2100Z-260224T1800Z/
Absaroka Mountains-
256 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 
11 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Absaroka Mountains.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will occur over 
  exposed ridges in the eastern half of the Absaroka Range and along 
  Wyoming Highway 296 over Chief Joseph Pass

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ003-240100-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0003.260223T2100Z-260224T1300Z/
Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Clark, Meeteetse, and Cody
256 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 
AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cody Foothills.   

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM MST Tuesday. Areas near 
  Clark will be impacted first, with areas west and southwest of 
  Cody being impacted after 5PM.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles traveling Wyoming Highway 120 to the north and south of 
  Cody.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts occur around Clark 
  and potentially in areas just south of Cody to Meeteetse Rim along 
  Wyoming Highway 120.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ017-240100-
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
Wind River Basin-
Including the cities of Riverton and Shoshoni
256 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Wind River Basin.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST Wednesday morning through 5PM MST Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur 
  from Riverton to Fort Washakie and northwest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ019-020-240100-
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-Natrona County Lower
Elevations-
Including the cities of Casper and Jeffrey City
256 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph across 
  lower elevations of Natrona County; West winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 70 mph across the Green Mountains and Rattlesnake 
  Range.

* WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range and Natrona County 
  Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST Wednesday morning through 5 PM MST Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected to 
  occur along Wyoming Highway 287 from Jeffery City to Muddy Gap, as 
  well as Highway 258 on the south side of Casper.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ027>030-240100-
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-
East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Wamsutter, Green River, Cokeville, Rock
Springs, and Kemmerer
256 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible 
  across Sweetwater County; West winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up 
  to 60 mph possible across southern Lincoln County.

* WHERE...East Sweetwater County, Flaming Gorge, Rock Springs and 
  Green River, and South Lincoln County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST Wednesday morning through 5 PM MST Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur in 
  an area roughly from Green River and Rock Springs to Point of 
  Rocks, including I-80.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
https://weather.gov/riw/ .

Gerhardt

700 
WWUS75 KRIW 231856
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1156 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026

WYZ010-241300-
/O.EXB.KRIW.HW.W.0003.260224T0300Z-260224T1300Z/
Northeast Johnson County-
Including the cities of Buffalo
1156 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM MST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Northeast Johnson County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Sudden strong west winds could make travel difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 60 percent chance of strong winds 
  to 60 mph, mainly for the area around Buffalo, including I-90.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ015-016-241400-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0003.260224T0600Z-260225T0000Z/
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1200Z-260226T0300Z/
Wind River Mountains East-Upper Wind River Basin-
Including the cities of Dubois
1156 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 
PM MST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected 
  over Red Canyon/South Pass; West-northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph expected near Dubois.

* WHERE...Upper Wind River Basin and Wind River Mountains East.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM 
  MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from 5 AM MST Wednesday 
  morning through 8 PM MST Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles traveling Wyoming Highway 28 around Red Canyon and 
  US20/26 near Dubois.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts 50 to 60 mph are possible in 
  Dubois and the surrounding valley, while gusts around Red Canyon 
  near South Pass could see gusts around 75 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ002-241400-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0003.260223T2100Z-260224T1800Z/
Absaroka Mountains-
1156 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Absaroka Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will occur over 
  exposed ridges in the eastern half of the Absaroka Range and along 
  Wyoming Highway 296 over Chief Joseph Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ003-241300-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0003.260223T2100Z-260224T1300Z/
Cody Foothills-
Including the cities of Meeteetse, Clark, and Cody
1156 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cody Foothills.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 AM MST Tuesday. Areas near 
  Clark will be impacted first, with areas west and southwest of 
  Cody being impacted after 5PM.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles traveling Wyoming Highway 120 to the north and south of 
  Cody.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts occur around Clark 
  and potentially in areas just south of Cody to Meeteetse Rim along 
  Wyoming Highway 120.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ017-241400-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
Wind River Basin-
Including the cities of Riverton and Shoshoni
1156 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Wind River Basin.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST Wednesday morning through 5PM MST Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur 
  from Riverton to Fort Washakie and northwest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ019-020-241400-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-Natrona County Lower
Elevations-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City and Casper
1156 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph across 
  lower elevations of Natrona County; West winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 70 mph across the Green Mountains and Rattlesnake 
  Range.

* WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range and Natrona County 
  Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST Wednesday morning through 5 PM MST Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected to 
  occur along Wyoming Highway 287 from Jeffery City to Muddy Gap, as 
  well as Highway 258 on the south side of Casper.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ027>030-241400-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-
East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Kemmerer, Cokeville, Green River,
Wamsutter, and Rock Springs
1156 AM MST Mon Feb 23 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible 
  across Sweetwater County; West winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up 
  to 60 mph possible across southern Lincoln County.

* WHERE...East Sweetwater County, Flaming Gorge, Rock Springs and 
  Green River, and South Lincoln County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST Wednesday morning through 5 PM MST Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur in 
  an area roughly from Green River and Rock Springs to Point of 
  Rocks, including I-80.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
https://weather.gov/riw/ .

Wittmann

117 
WWUS75 KRIW 241156
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
456 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

WYZ003-010-241300-
/O.CAN.KRIW.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260224T1300Z/
Cody Foothills-Northeast Johnson County-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Cody, Clark, and Meeteetse
456 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have been decreasing a couple of hours earlier than expected. 
Thus, the High Wind Warning will be cancelled.

$$

WYZ015-016-250000-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260225T0000Z/
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1200Z-260226T0300Z/
Wind River Mountains East-Upper Wind River Basin-
Including the cities of Dubois
456 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected 
  over Red Canyon/South Pass; West-northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph expected near Dubois.

* WHERE...Upper Wind River Basin and Wind River Mountains East.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM 
  MST Tuesday. For the High Wind Watch, from 5 AM MST Wednesday 
  morning through 8 PM MST Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles traveling Wyoming Highway 28 around Red Canyon and 
  US20/26 near Dubois.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts 50 to 60 mph are possible in 
  Dubois and the surrounding valley, while gusts around Red Canyon 
  near South Pass could see gusts around 75 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ002-241800-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260224T1800Z/
Absaroka Mountains-
456 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Absaroka Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will occur over 
  exposed ridges in the eastern half of the Absaroka Range and along 
  Wyoming Highway 296 over Chief Joseph Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ017-250000-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
Wind River Basin-
Including the cities of Riverton and Shoshoni
456 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Wind River Basin.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST Wednesday morning through 5PM MST Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur 
  from Riverton to Fort Washakie and northwest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ019-020-250000-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-Natrona County Lower
Elevations-
Including the cities of Jeffrey City and Casper
456 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph across 
  lower elevations of Natrona County; West winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 70 mph across the Green Mountains and Rattlesnake 
  Range.

* WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range and Natrona County 
  Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST Wednesday morning through 5 PM MST Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected to 
  occur along Wyoming Highway 287 from Jeffery City to Muddy Gap, as 
  well as Highway 258 on the south side of Casper.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ027>030-250000-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-
East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Cokeville, Rock Springs, Green River,
Wamsutter, and Kemmerer
456 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible 
  across Sweetwater County; West winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up 
  to 60 mph possible across southern Lincoln County.

* WHERE...East Sweetwater County, Flaming Gorge, Rock Springs and 
  Green River, and South Lincoln County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST Wednesday morning through 5 PM MST Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur in 
  an area roughly from Green River and Rock Springs to Point of 
  Rocks, including I-80.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
https://weather.gov/riw/ .

TL

823 
WWUS75 KRIW 241744
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1044 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

WYZ016-251400-
/O.CAN.KRIW.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260225T0000Z/
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1200Z-260226T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin-
Including the cities of Dubois
1044 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...West-northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Upper Wind River Basin.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles traveling US20/26 near Dubois.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

WYZ002-241845-
/O.EXP.KRIW.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260224T1800Z/
Absaroka Mountains-
1044 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

The strongest winds have ended. Wind gusts up to 60 mph continue 
through Wednesday. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect.

$$

WYZ015-251400-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260225T0000Z/
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1200Z-260226T0300Z/
Wind River Mountains East-
1044 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected 
  over Red Canyon/South Pass.

* WHERE...Wind River Mountains East.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. 
  For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles traveling Wyoming Highway 28 around Red Canyon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts around Red Canyon near South Pass 
  could see gusts around 75 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ017-251400-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
Wind River Basin-
Including the cities of Shoshoni and Riverton
1044 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Wind River Basin.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST Wednesday morning through 5PM MST Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur 
  from Riverton to Fort Washakie and northwest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ019-020-251400-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-Natrona County Lower
Elevations-
Including the cities of Casper and Jeffrey City
1044 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph across 
  lower elevations of Natrona County; West winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 70 mph across the Green Mountains and Rattlesnake 
  Range.

* WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range and Natrona County 
  Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST Wednesday morning through 5 PM MST Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected to 
  occur along Wyoming Highway 287 from Jeffery City to Muddy Gap, as 
  well as Highway 258 on the south side of Casper.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ027>030-251400-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-
East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Green River, Kemmerer, Wamsutter, Rock
Springs, and Cokeville
1044 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible 
  across Sweetwater County; West winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up 
  to 60 mph possible across southern Lincoln County.

* WHERE...East Sweetwater County, Flaming Gorge, Rock Springs and 
  Green River, and South Lincoln County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST Wednesday morning through 5 PM MST Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur in 
  an area roughly from Green River and Rock Springs to Point of 
  Rocks, including I-80.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
https://weather.gov/riw/ .

Wittmann

233 
WWUS75 KRIW 241851
NPWRIW

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1151 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

WYZ015-251400-
/O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1200Z-260226T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0004.260225T1200Z-260226T0300Z/
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260225T0000Z/
Wind River Mountains East-
1151 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Wind River Mountains East.

* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST this 
  afternoon. For the second High Wind Warning, from 5 AM to 8 PM MST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles traveling Wyoming Highway 28 around Red Canyon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ016-251400-
/O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1200Z-260226T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0004.260225T1200Z-260226T0300Z/
Upper Wind River Basin-
Including the cities of Dubois
1151 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West-northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Upper Wind River Basin.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ017-251400-
/O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
Wind River Basin-
Including the cities of Shoshoni and Riverton
1151 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Wind River Basin.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur 
  from Riverton to Fort Washakie and northwest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ019-020-251400-
/O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-Natrona County Lower
Elevations-
Including the cities of Casper and Jeffrey City
1151 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph across 
  lower elevations of Natrona County; West winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 70 mph across the Green Mountains and Rattlesnake 
  Range.

* WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range and Natrona County 
  Lower Elevations.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected to 
  occur along Wyoming Highway 287 from Jeffery City to Muddy Gap, as 
  well as Highway 258 on the south side of Casper.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

WYZ027>030-251400-
/O.UPG.KRIW.HW.A.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KRIW.HW.W.0004.260225T1500Z-260226T0000Z/
South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-
East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Green River, Kemmerer, Wamsutter, Rock
Springs, and Cokeville
1151 AM MST Tue Feb 24 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible 
  across Sweetwater County; West winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts up 
  to 60 mph possible across southern Lincoln County.

* WHERE...East Sweetwater County, Flaming Gorge, Rock Springs and 
  Green River, and South Lincoln County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected to occur in 
  an area roughly from Green River and Rock Springs to Point of 
  Rocks, including I-80.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service, visit 
https://weather.gov/riw/ .

Wittmann

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Riverton WY
952 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- High temperatures climb to 10 to 15 degrees above normal
  Monday as warmer air arrives. Similar daytime highs occur
  through the work week.

- Mountain snow is forecast across western Wyoming Tuesday and
  Wednesday, with the heaviest snowfall rates between 5 AM
  Tuesday and 5 AM Wednesday. Mountains within the Winter Storm
  Watch have a 70 percent chance of one foot or more of snow.

- Western Wyoming valleys will receive precipitation Tuesday,
  but with surface air temperatures near freezing, there is low
  confidence in snow levels. Places like Jackson Hole and Star
  Valley could (40 percent chance) receive notable snowfall with
  this event if temperatures remain slightly cooler than
  currently forecast.

- There will be a prolonged period of very windy conditions
  along and east of the Continental Divide beginning Monday
  night and lasting through Friday. Wednesday appears to be the
  windiest day of the week with widespread 35 to 45 mph wind
  gusts, and lower elevations of central Wyoming topping 50
  mph.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 102 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026

The incoming warmer, moist, strong, zonal flow beginning late
Monday night and continuing into Wednesday morning has led to
the issuance of a mix of winter storm watches and high wind
watches across the western mountains. The warmer air leads to
high temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal Monday, a trend
that persists through the week for all but the far west valleys
and high deserts.

The leading edge of an atmospheric river (IVT 300-400 kg/ms) reaches
the western mountains just prior to 5 AM Tuesday. Favorable
isentropic lift combined with orographics leads to a prolonged
period of snowfall from southern Yellowstone to the north half of
the Salt River/Wyoming Ranges. The heaviest snow falls between 8 AM
Tuesday and 5 AM Wednesday and favors the Teton Range, Pitchstone
Plateau, and the area around and north of Togwotee Pass. There is a
70 to nearly 100 percent chance of one foot or more of snow in these
areas, which necessitated the issuance of winter storm watches.
There is close to a 50 percent chance of totals exceeding 18 inches
in the Teton Range. This airmass is moist, so this looks possible.
The challenge remains regarding valley rain/snow as warm air
advection could lead to warmer daytime highs, in turn hindering
valley accumulations.

Wind along and east of the Continental Divide will be the other
aspect to this incoming event. The initial surge of stronger wind
arrives late Monday night and Tuesday across the Absaroka Range and
portions of the Cody Foothills. This surge shifts south to the Wind
River Range, including Red Canyon, and the Upper Wind River Valley
around Dubois during the day. A high wind watch has been posted for
these areas, but confidence is marginal. A more westerly component
to the wind may hinder wind gust potential in the Lander Foothills,
so have kept that zone out of the watch for now. The more widespread
wind event arrives Wednesday as a 130kt+ jet and elongated vorticity
axis shift south across Wyoming. The chance of widespread 50+ mph
wind gusts Wednesday is 30 to 50 percent east of a Cody to Dubois
to Rock Springs line. We decided to message this strongly, and
wait for a later shift to make a determination on upgrading the
first set of high wind watches before creating a second set of
watches. Nonetheless, Wednesday will be very windy across a
substantial area.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 231 AM MST Sun Feb 22 2026

Today will likely be the calmest day of the week. Temperatures will
be 5 to 10 degrees warmer today, rebounding back to near normal
levels. Conditions will remain dry, with high clouds this morning
giving way to clear skies by the afternoon. Winds will be light for
most locations. Exceptions will be the east slopes of the Absaroka,
Wind River and Bighorn Mountains and the Wind Corridor east of the
Divide (Muddy Gap/Jeffrey City to Casper). Gusts of 25 to 30 mph
will occur in these areas. Similar conditions return for Monday,
with temperatures 10 to 20 degrees warmer across the area leading to
highs in the 45F to 55F range. Gusty winds will impact the
previously mentioned areas again, with higher gusts of 35 to 55 mph
occurring through the afternoon. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph will be
more widespread as well, from southern Lincoln County to southern
Johnson County. These increased winds will be due to the pressure
gradient tightening associated with an approaching storm system
that will begin to impact western portions later Monday night.

An atmospheric river (AR) will develop over the PACNW tonight into
Monday, as a broad ridge develops over much of the Intermountain
West Monday night into Tuesday. This pattern will lead to the core
of the PFJ being over the PACNW and Canadian border. At the same
time, Pacific moisture from this AR will begin to increase over the
region, with the first rounds of snow developing over the western
mountains late Monday night. Precipitable water (PWAT) values will
rapidly increase between 06Z and 12Z Tuesday, with values of 0.35"
to 0.4" becoming widespread across the Cowboy State. This is well
above the 90th percentile and toward the climatological maximum.
This, coupled with strong isentropic upslope, will lead to heavy
snow. There remains a high probability (greater than 70 percent) of
widespread snowfall of at least 8 inches over the northwestern
mountains (including Yellowstone), while the Tetons and southern
Absarokas have a 40-60 percent chance of totals over 15 inches. The
chances for snow in the Jackson and Star Valleys are highly
variable, as model solutions are waffling on snow levels (which are
currently between 6000 and 7000ft). This is likely due to the
Pacific nature of the airmass. However, there is up to a 50% chance
for 2 inches or more in the Jackson Valley (with higher chances on
the north end of the valley between Moose and Moran) and a 10 to 20%
chance in Star Valley through the day Tuesday and into Tuesday
night.

Gusty winds will also continue over the mountains and increase late
Monday night as well, as the gradient continues to tighten as a
system begins to drop southward from Canada. 700mb winds will
increase to 50 to 70kt between 09Z and 12Z Tuesday, with a strong
downsloping signature off the east slopes of the Absaroka and Wind
River Mountains occurring by 12Z. This could lead to high winds
(wind gusts 60+ mph) at places like Cody, Dubois and Lander.
Needless to say, gusty winds will be more widespread with gusts of
35 to 50 mph occurring from southern Lincoln County to Natrona
County Tuesday afternoon. Locally higher gusts around 60 mph will
occur over South Pass. Caution is advised for travelers here, as
well as over Togwotee/Teton Pass, with gusts of 25 to 35 mph
occurring with the snow.

The aforementioned Canadian system will rapidly drop southward
across the forecast area through the day Wednesday. Strong to high
winds will be widespread across the CWA as a result. The main reason
will be due to a 130kt jet max associated with the PFJ that will be
in place ahead of the system. This will translate to 700mb winds of
45 to 60kt, which will mix down to the surface. Most areas can
expect wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph through the day on Wednesday.
These winds will decrease for most areas after sunset Wednesday
evening, but gusts of 25 to 40 mph will continue for wind prone
locations. Moderate to heavy snow will also continue over the
western mountains Wednesday, ending by the evening as well, as the
main system exits to the south.

Strong gusty winds will continue across the area Thursday in the
wake of the storm, as northwest winds persist. Another Canadian
storm system could impact the area with cold temperatures and snow
by Saturday. Most of the impacts will likely stay east of the Divide
if current trends continue.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 952 PM MST Sun Feb 22 2026

VFR conditions prevail over the next 24 hours, but winds will be
increasing and becoming gusty at many locations ahead of Monday
night's (and Tuesday's) incoming weather system. Most locations
will have opportunity for afternoon gusts in the 20 to 30 kt
range.

KCOD is worth mentioning in particular, as strong winds
in the lee of the Absaroka Mountains could cause notable gusts
there after sunset on Monday. Have gone with the more likely 30
kt sustained gusting to 45 kt in the TAF at KCOD Monday
evening into the overnight, but that could be higher at times.
With 60 to 70 kt westerly winds from around 3000 to 5000 AGL
during the much of the night there, occasional gusts in the 50
to 60 kt range can't be ruled out (40% chance).

Precipitation looks to hold off in western valleys (including
KJAC) until the early AM hours Tuesday.

&&

.RIW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch from late Monday night through Wednesday
morning for WYZ001-002-012-024.

High Wind Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon
for WYZ002-003-015-016.

&&

UPDATE...CNJ
DISCUSSION...LaVoie
AVIATION...VandenBoogart

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1158 AM MST Sun Feb 22 2026

WYZ001>020-022>030-231400-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast Bighorn Basin-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Bighorn Mountains West-
Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County-
Southeast Johnson County-Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
Jackson Hole-Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
1158 AM MST Sun Feb 22 2026

...High Wind Watches in Effect from Late Monday Evening Through
Tuesday Afternoon for the Mountains and Nearby Foothills of the
Absaroka and Wind River Ranges...

...Winter Storm Watches in Effect from Late Monday Night through
Wednesday Morning for the Western Mountains...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Monday Night...Very windy conditions in the Absaroka and Wind River
Mountains and potentially portions of the Cody Foothills and the
Upper Wind River Basin.

Tuesday and Wednesday...Heavy snow in the western mountains,
especially between 8 AM Tuesday and 5 AM Wednesday. East of the
Continental Divide, very windy conditions are expected across
portions of central Wyoming and the east slopes and foothills of the
mountains. Widespread 35 to 45 mph wind gusts Wednesday with possible
wind gusts 50 to 60 mph in central Wyoming.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.