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High Wind Watch
Issued: 8:43 PM Apr. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Central Carbon County, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains,
and Upper North Platte River Basin.

* WHEN...From midnight MDT tonight through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be
hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including
campers and tractor trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 MPH or gusts of 58
MPH or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 7:06 PM Apr. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 3 PM MDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow, blowing snow, and reduced visibility expected. Total
snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high
as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Carbon and Albany county in south central
Wyoming.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 3 PM MDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rapidly dropping temperatures may lead to a
flash freeze and icy conditions Thursday evening into Friday
morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

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