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

Walden-Jackson County Airport (K33V)

Lat: 40.75°NLon: 106.28°WElev: 8153ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 29.40 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 5:35 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles W Pingree Park CO

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:50pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:50pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 12 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -32. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 26 mph increasing to 31 to 36 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -6 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 3. Wind chill values as low as -33. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 3 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Wind chill values as low as -25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -9 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 7. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 7 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Low around -7. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: -7 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Breezy.

    High: 9 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Steady temperature around 12. Wind chill values as low as -6. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -32. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 26 mph increasing to 31 to 36 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 3. Wind chill values as low as -33. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Wind chill values as low as -25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 7. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around -7. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -4.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles W Pingree Park CO
 40.55°N 105.71°W (Elev. 12001 ft)
11:47 am MST Feb 18, 2026
5pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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