The National Weather Service is predicting significant rain across the Absaroka Mountains this weekend. Officials say that could cause some flooding on the North and South forks of the Shoshone River …
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The National Weather Service is predicting significant rain across the Absaroka Mountains this weekend. Officials say that could cause some flooding on the North and South forks of the Shoshone River and exacerbate sliding earth in the Crandall area.
“Given the current situation in Crandall and with all the rain projected for this weekend, it is possible residents will see increased activity on the current slide,” said Park County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lance Mathess, referring to a series of mudslides that have impacted the area around County Road XUX (Squaw Creek Road). Mathess said it’s possible that other areas could slide, too.
“In addition to the possible slides in Crandall, low-lying areas along the North and South forks of the Shoshone River could see scattered isolated flooding,” Mathess added. “And with the anticipated rainfall, the current [Shoshone National Forest] forest service road and trail conditions may change rapidly.”