Powell, WY Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Powell.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued November 5 at 2:26AM MST until November 6 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Snow and Blowing Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with locally heavier accumulations possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph creating areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...In Montana, Bighorn Canyon, Northern Big Horn, Southern Big Horn, and Southern Rosebud. In Wyoming, Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous by Tuesday evening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will be in the higher hills and foothills above 4500 feet on north facing slopes.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 5 at 2:26AM MST until November 6 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Billings MT

* WHAT...Heavy Snow and Blowing Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating significant blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Travel could be very difficult on US-14. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and recently burned timber. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall will be on north and northwest facing slopes to the north of Burgess Junction.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 5 at 1:27AM MST until November 6 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches for the Teton Mountains, and between 4 and 8 inches for the Gros Ventre Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult across Teton Pass.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 5 at 1:27AM MST until November 6 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Bighorn Mountains West, especially areas of northern Bighorn County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially along U.S. Highway 14A.

High Wind Warning issued November 5 at 1:12AM MST until November 5 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Carbon County and Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

High Wind Watch issued November 5 at 1:12AM MST until November 5 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Laramie Valley. * WHEN...From 5 AM MST early this morning through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

High Wind Warning issued November 5 at 1:12AM MST until November 5 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...South Laramie Range and Foothills including the Interstate 80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

High Wind Warning issued November 5 at 1:12AM MST until November 5 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

High Wind Warning issued November 5 at 1:12AM MST until November 5 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...East Platte County and Central Laramie County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

High Wind Warning issued November 5 at 1:12AM MST until November 5 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Bordeaux area along Interstate 25 between Chugwater and Wheatland. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.