Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kremmling, Mc Elroy Airfield (K20V)

Lat: 40.05°NLon: 106.37°WElev: 7411ft.

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.49 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:55 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SSW Rand CO

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:03pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:03pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 23. Light and variable wind becoming west 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 23. Light and variable wind becoming west 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SSW Rand CO
 40.27°N 106.23°W (Elev. 9012 ft)
11:47 am MST Feb 18, 2026
1pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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