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Severe Thunderstorm and Critical Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Tuesday

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms Tuesday with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible Tuesday due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cowley WY (KU68)

Lat: 44.91167°NLon: 108.4455°WElev: 4090.0ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed WNW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Apr 03:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles WNW Burgess Junction WY

Winter Storm Warning April 16, 06:00pm until April 18, 06:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. North northwest wind around 33 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Chance Snow

    Low: 32 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 39. North northwest wind 26 to 31 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

    High: 39 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.

    Heavy Snow

    Low: 18 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. High near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind 15 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 6 inches.

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

    High: 20 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Patchy blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

    Low: 10 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Chance Snow

    High: 21 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. North wind 9 to 14 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Chance Snow

    Low: 9 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph.

    Chance Snow

    High: 20 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. North wind 11 to 16 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Chance Snow

    Low: 10 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. North northwest wind around 33 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 39. North northwest wind 26 to 31 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. High near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind 15 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 6 inches.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Patchy blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. North wind 9 to 14 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. North wind 11 to 16 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 11 to 15 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 13 to 17 mph.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles WNW Burgess Junction WY
 44.83°N 107.78°W (Elev. 9347 ft)
Last Update:
4:00 am MDT Apr 16, 2024
Forecast Valid:
4am MDT Apr 16, 2024-6pm MDT Apr 22, 2024
 
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