Western Mountains Winter Storm Alerts
Key Questions
Which areas are under winter storm alerts?
Winter storm alerts affect Sierra NV including Sonora Pass (up to 24 inches snow) and Tahoe (1-4 inches, 50+ mph winds) expected April 22. Montana's Absaroka region faces up to 15 inches, Gallatin Valley 2-6 inches wet snow with 60 mph winds and slushy roads Thursday-Friday. Additional advisories in WY Riverton April 22-23, and warnings in ID/NV with I-80 chain requirements; Gunnison CO remains quiet.
What snow and wind amounts are forecasted?
Sonora Pass expects 24 inches snow, Tahoe 1-4 inches with 50+ mph winds on April 22. Montana Absaroka up to 15 inches, Gallatin Valley 2-6 inches wet snow and 60 mph winds Thursday-Friday. WY, ID, NV also see warnings impacting travel.
How will this storm impact travel and commutes?
Temperature drops will disrupt travel and commutes in CA, NV, MT, ID, WY due to snow, high winds, slushy roads, and I-80 chain requirements. Alerts include advisories for April 22-23 in multiple regions. Prepare for hazardous conditions.
Snow/wind alerts Sierra NV Sonora Pass 24in/Tahoe 1-4in/50mph+ exp Apr22; MT Absaroka 15in/Gallatin Valley 2-6in wet snow/60mph/slushy roads Thu-Fri advisory; WY Riverton adv Apr22-23; ID/NV warnings, I-80 chains. Temp drops impact CA/NV/MT/ID/WY travel/commutes. Gunnison CO quiet.