Heavy Snow Warning for 4 States as 18 Inches of Snow, 90 mph Winds Loom
The National Weather Service is growing accustomed to delivering bad news to those looking for a the light at the end of this winter tunnel.
While spring officially hit more than a month ago, four more states are expected to see heavy snowfall later this week.
"Other ranges of northern California, the Cascades, and into the Great Basin may also see some snow but totals should initially remain light," the National Weather Service said. "The precipitation focus will shift northward on Wednesday, continuing for the Pacific Northwest and northern Great Basin while expanding into the northern Rockies."
"Lower elevations will see rain while snow will continue for regional ranges of the Great Basin and spread into higher elevations of the northern Rockies, where locally heavy snow is expected to continue into Thursday as well. Some of the higher valleys in the northern Rockies may begin to see some snow mix in by Wednesday night, though little to no accumulations are expected."
Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Wyoming Expecting 'Heavy' Snow
The Riverton, WY office of the National Weather Service revealed the state is expected to see up to 18 inches of snow across the Tetons making travel "very difficult", including over Teton Pass and Togwotee Pass. Several other regions in the state are expected to see up to 10 inches of snow.
The Pocatello, ID office of the NWS issued a winter weather advisory for Bear River Range, Caribou Range, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains and Island Park regoins, including the cities of Wayan, Kilgore, Victor, Swan Valley, Emigration Summit, and Island Park. Up to 10 inches of snow is expected to hit.
Meanwhile, the Missoula, MT office of the NWS is expecting up to 12 inches of snow and issued a travel warning to residents. "Expect disruptions to normal activities and hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur," it said.
The Reno, NV office of the National Weather Service issued a "heavy" snow warning for Greater Lake Tahoe Area, including the cities of Incline Village, Stateline, Truckee, Glenbrook, Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe, and Markleeville. Additional snow accumulations of three to eight inches above 6,500 feet with up to 10 inches along highest mountain peaks, where ridgetop winds could reach up to 90 mph at times.
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This story was originally published April 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM.