Winter storm warnings in 4 states as 14 inches of snow and travel chaos feared

Their forecasters warn that major travel delays will likely occur after a large cross-country winter storm spreads from the Plains to the Atlantic coast over the next few days.

Wyoming

Meanwhile, Wyoming is slated to see between one to 10 inches of snow whereas Colorado is expected to get between six and 12 inches.

Several mountain regions in Wyoming will be affected, including the Salt River Range, Wyoming Range, the Tetons, the Gros Ventre Mountains, the Sierra Madre Range and the Snowy Range.

The Salt River and Wyoming Ranges will receive between two to four inches of snow with wind gusts reaching 45 miles per hour.

The weather agency warned that travel will be “very difficult” over the Salt River Pass. The morning commute on Teton Pass and Togwotee Pass may also be impacted by the snow.

Between one to three inches are expected to hit the Tetons and the Gros Ventre Mountains.

The most snow in the state will come to the Snowy Range and Sierra Madre Range, hitting the cities of Albany and Centennial.

Those areas can expect to see between six and 10 inches of snow with wind gusts reaching up to 50 miles per hour.

Hunters, hikers, snowmobilers and other outdoor sports athletes have been warned of “hazardous winter conditions” that will be “disorienting” due to “low visibility” from falling and blowing snow.

Colorado

Several areas in Colorado including Elkhead, Park Mountains and Rabbit Ears Pass in the northern Rockies, including cities Columbine, Hahns Peak, Toponas and Mt. Zirkel, have been alerted to the storm.

Between eight to 12 inches or more and wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour are slated to hit Columbine, Hahns Peak and Toponas.

Whereas Mt. Zirkel and Rabbit Ears Pass will see between six to 12 inches with wind gusts that reach up to 50 miles per hour.