Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Afton WY (KAFO)

Lat: 42.71133°NLon: 110.94217°WElev: 6201.0ft.

light snow

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NNE 11 MPH
Barometer 29.48 in (998.31 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 17 Feb 08:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Border ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:50am until February 17, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:50am until February 17, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 26 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 20. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 21 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 18. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. East southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 2pm. High near 26. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 20. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 21 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. East southeast wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers. Sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Border ID
 42.27°N 110.94°W (Elev. 8199 ft)
8:02 am MST Feb 17, 2026
8am MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 23, 2026
 
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