Station Name: WIND RIVER NEAR KINNEAR, WY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,289 feet

Nearest Address:
1665 Blue Sky Hwy
Kinnear, WY 82516
Fremont County

GPS Coordinates: 43.14277778, -108.7088889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 11:56AM MDT until April 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:56 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow and wind expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 13 inches for elevations above 7,000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 12 inches across Powder River Pass. Winds gusting between 35 and 55 mph. * WHERE...Bighorn Mountains Southeast and Bighorn Mountains West. * WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially over Powder River Pass, on Thursday. Gusty winds will cause limited visibility.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit https://weather.gov/riw/winter . For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info .

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 11:56AM MDT until April 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:56 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow, wind, and cold expected. Total snow accumulations of 0.5 to 3 inches, with isolated amounts up to 5 inches possible in the Lander Foothills. Winds gusting between 35 and 45 mph, with occasional gusts around 50 mph possible. Expect temperatures below 28 degrees Friday morning. * WHERE...Lander Foothills, Upper Wind River Basin, and Wind River Basin. * WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery and potentially hazardous road conditions, especially on US 20/26 from Shoshoni to the Fremont/Natrona County line. The hazardous conditions could impact travel on Thursday evening. Gusty winds and snow will cause limited visibility. Vulnerable outdoor equipment and vegetation could be impacted by freezing temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief periods of heavy snow bands and strong winds are possible Thursday evening, especially on US 20/26 from Shoshoni to the Fremont/Natrona County line. If a heavy band of snow does occur, expect instances of very low visibilities. Temperatures will drop below 28 degrees by Friday morning.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit https://weather.gov/riw/winter . For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info .

Winter Storm Warning issued April 15 at 11:56AM MDT until April 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:56 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 18 inches, with the highest elevations could see up to 20 inches. Winds gusting between 30 and 50 mph. Higher elevations could gust up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains, and Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially across Teton Pass and Togwotee Pass. Strong winds will cause limited visibility.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit https://weather.gov/riw/winter . For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info .

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 11:56AM MDT until April 17 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:56 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow and wind expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches, with localized higher amounts possible across the highest terrain. Winds gusting between 35 and 55 mph. * WHERE...Casper Mountain and Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range. * WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially across US 287. The hazardous conditions could impact travel Thursday evening through Friday morning. Gusty winds and snow will cause limited visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow bands and strong winds are possible Thursday evening through Friday morning. If a heavy band of snow does occur, expect instances of very low visibilities.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit https://weather.gov/riw/winter . For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info .

Winter Storm Warning issued April 15 at 11:56AM MDT until April 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:56 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 18 inches across the mountains. Expect snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches for South Pass. Winds gusting between 45 and 60 mph, including across South Pass. * WHERE...Wind River Mountains East and Wind River Mountains West. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially across South Pass. Strong winds will cause limited visibility.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including the official NWS forecast, high end amounts, and low end amounts, visit https://weather.gov/riw/winter . For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, visit https://wyoroad.info .