Winter Storm Advisory For Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains

HOLD ON!

Isn't this SPRING in Wyoming?

It's May 21st. So, how do we have a winter weather advisory for the Bighorn Mountains?

Well... because it's spring in Wyoming, that's why.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service 136 AM MDT Tue May 21 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

Below is the regional weather forecast from Don Day.

* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches.

* WHERE...Northeast Bighorn Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult on Highway 14 over the Bighorn
mountains. Recreation in the high country will be impacted by
heavy wet accumulating snow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall will be in the higher
elevations along the Johnson and Sheridan County line.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling Highway 14. For the latest
road conditions, call 5 1 1.

Maybe conditions will improve this Memorial Day weekend for those who hope to take a 3-day trip up there.

This isn't bad news. We need the moisture. White mountains this time of year are a good thing.

The Bighorns were a little dry this winter, though there was a little too much snow to the west.

Don't worry, summer will happen.

Until then, let it rain and let it snow.

It's a big surprise to most people but the Western states get most of their water in the spring, not during the winter.

That water has to hold the region through the hot, dry summer months.

Did you know that folks are still skiing in Colorado?

The snow in those mountains has not stopped and shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon.