Carbon County

From Recreation.gov

With winter weather right around the corner, please be advised that access **(from the west side gate)** to the cabin during the winter months will be a one mile hike from the upper chains end gate once Highway 130 closes for the winter. **(Access from the East side)** closure gate, the hike will be six miles to cabin. Winter renters access the cabin via snowmachine, skis, or snowshoes. Please plan ahead, stay safe & enjoy your stay.

Wind Advisory issued April 15 at 9:52PM MDT until April 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

9:52 PM — April 16th, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the first Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 21 possible. For the second Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 possible. * WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin and Central Yampa River Basin Counties. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. For the first Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. For the second Freeze Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 9:52PM MDT until April 17 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

9:52 PM — April 16th, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the first Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 21 possible. For the second Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 possible. * WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin and Central Yampa River Basin Counties. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. For the first Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. For the second Freeze Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 9:52PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

9:52 PM — April 16th, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the first Freeze Watch, sub- freezing temperatures as low as 21 possible. For the second Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 possible. * WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin and Central Yampa River Basin Counties. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. For the first Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. For the second Freeze Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

High Wind Watch issued April 15 at 2:43PM MDT until April 16 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

2:43 PM — April 16th, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * 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.

High Wind Watch issued April 15 at 2:43PM MDT until April 16 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

2:43 PM — April 16th, 6:00 AM

* 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.

High Wind Watch issued April 15 at 2:43PM MDT until April 15 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

2:43 PM — April 16th, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...North Snowy Range Foothills including Arlington and Elk Mountain along Interstate 80. * 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 1:06PM MDT until April 17 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

1:06 PM — April 16th, 6:00 AM

* 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.

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

11:56 AM — April 16th, 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.

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