High Elevation Snow Expected: Prepare for Difficult Travel
A Special Weather Statement warns of wet snowfall and difficult travel in high elevations of the Absaroka, Teton, Gros Ventre, Salt River, and Wyoming Ranges from Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
A Special Weather Statement has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Riverton, WY, advising of rounds of precipitation, including wet snowfall, impacting portions of Wyoming. This statement is effective immediately, October 12, 2026, at 1:30 PM UTC, and expires October 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM UTC.
Readers planning to travel in the backcountry or high elevations should prepare for difficult conditions. The affected areas include the Absaroka Mountains, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains, and the Salt River and Wyoming Ranges, specifically elevations mainly above 9,000 feet.
Periods of light to moderate wet snowfall are anticipated from Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening. Total snow accumulations are forecast to be a coating to 3 inches, with higher elevations above 10,000 feet potentially receiving 3 to 6 inches. The NWS advises planning accordingly if headed into the backcountry for any outdoor activities due to potential travel difficulties. For detailed snowfall forecasts, visit weather.gov/riw/winter.
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