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

High Wind Watch issued February 22 at 11:23AM MST until February 24 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 60 mph possible. Gusts around Red Canyon and the east slope of the central and southern Wind River Range could climb to around 75 mph. * WHERE...Upper Wind River Basin and Wind River Mountains East. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles traveling Wyoming Highway 28 around Red Canyon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts 50 to 60 mph are possible in Dubois and the surrounding valley, while gusts around Red Canyon near South Pass could see gusts around 75 mph.

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High Wind Watch issued February 22 at 11:23AM MST until February 24 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will occur over exposed ridges in the easter half of the Absaroka Range and along Wyoming Highway 296 over Chief Joseph Pass.

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Winter Storm Watch issued February 22 at 11:42AM MST until February 25 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 11:42 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 12 to 16 inches over the western half of the Absaroka Range, with 4 to 10 inches over the eastern half. West wind frequently gusting 35 to 45 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A High Wind Watch is also in effect for the Absaroka Mountains due to stronger wind speeds expected in areas where snowfall will be much less heavy.

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Winter Storm Watch issued February 22 at 11:42AM MST until February 25 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 11:42 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches. Accumulations of 18 to 24 inches possible in the Teton Range. West wind frequently gusting 25 to 35 mph, except gusts up to 45 mph in the Teton Range. * WHERE...Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Salt River and Wyoming Ranges. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall totals toward the southern half of the Salt River Range will range from 4 to 10 inches.

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High Wind Warning issued February 23 at 2:56AM MST until February 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 2:56 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Absaroka Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will occur over exposed ridges in the eastern half of the Absaroka Range and along Wyoming Highway 296 over Chief Joseph Pass

Use caution if you must drive.