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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Afton WY (KAFO)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 03:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles SE Smoot WY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. High near 29. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. Low around 25. West southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. High near 26. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Breezy.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. High near 29. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Low around 25. West southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Snow showers. High near 26. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 22. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles SE Smoot WY
 42.4°N 110.67°W (Elev. 9600 ft)
Last Update:
3:48 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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