Station Name: BUFFALO FORK AB LAVA CREEK NR MORAN WY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 6,788 feet

Nearest Address:
US Hwy 26
Moran, WY 83001
Teton County

GPS Coordinates: 43.83805556, -110.4408333

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued February 25 at 1:31AM MST until February 25 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Wed February 25, 2026, 1:31 AM
Expires: Wed February 25, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with isolated higher amounts up to 15 inches. West winds with frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Salt River and Wyoming Ranges. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute, especially over Teton and Togwotee Passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will generally be between 0.5 and 1 inches per hour.

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 Storm Warning issued February 25 at 1:31AM MST until February 25 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY

Effective: Wed February 25, 2026, 1:31 AM
Expires: Wed February 25, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches over the Pitchstone Plateau, with isolated amounts up to 12 inches. An additional 2 to 5 inches across central portions of Yellowstone and up to 1 inch in Lamar Valley and Mammoth. Gusty west winds of 20 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Backcountry travel will be very difficult.

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 February 25 at 2:40AM MST until February 25 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pocatello ID

Effective: Wed February 25, 2026, 2:40 AM
Expires: Wed February 25, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow above 7000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Big Hole Mountains and Bear River Range. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511.idaho.gov for the latest road conditions.

Wind Advisory issued February 25 at 2:38AM MST until February 25 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Pocatello ID

Effective: Wed February 25, 2026, 2:38 AM
Expires: Wed February 25, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Teton Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown around.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Avalanche Warning issued February 24 at 7:58PM MST by NWS Pocatello ID

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Tue February 24, 2026, 7:58 PM
Expires: Wed February 25, 2026, 10:00 PM

AVWPIH * WHAT...Avalanche warning. The avalanche danger is high due to heavy rates of snowfall and intense wind. * WHERE...The mountains of southeast Idaho including the Snake River Range, Caribou Range, and Big Holes. The mountains of western Wyoming including the Tetons, Snake River, Salt River, and Wyoming ranges. * WHEN...In effect from Tuesday at 10 PM MST to Wednesday at 10 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall combined with strong wind will create widespread areas of unstable snow and overload buried weak layers. Natural and human-triggered avalanches will be very likely across all aspects above 7,000 feet for backcountry recreationalists.

Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Gentle terrain below large avalanche paths could be impacted. Consult www.btavy.org or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.