High Wind Watch Issued for Carbon County, Snowy Range Foothills
A High Wind Watch has been issued for parts of Carbon County and the North Snowy Range Foothills, with gusts up to 65 mph possible from this afternoon through late tonight, posing a significant risk to high-profile vehicles.
A High Wind Watch has been issued for the Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Central Carbon County, North Snowy Range Foothills, and Southwest Carbon County, effective from this afternoon through late tonight. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY, advises that south to southwest winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph are possible during this period.
This alert is in effect from October 11, 2026, at 12:53 AM MDT until October 12, 2026, at 6:00 AM MDT. Areas specifically mentioned include Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80 within the North Snowy Range Foothills.
Residents and travelers in the affected areas should prepare for hazardous conditions. The primary impact will be on transportation, with strong crosswinds posing a danger to lightweight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers. Drivers of such vehicles should exercise extreme caution or consider altering travel plans.
A High Wind Watch indicates the potential for a hazardous high wind event, with sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58 MPH or stronger possible. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service for updates on this developing situation.
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