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

Afton WY (KAFO)

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

Mostly Cloudy

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 29.36 in (994.24 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 06:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SE Smoot WY

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:36am until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:36am until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -10. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind around 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 1 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blustery

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 22. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 24. Wind chill values as low as zero. Windy, with a southwest wind 18 to 25 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -10. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind around 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 22. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers. Sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles SE Smoot WY
 42.47°N 110.65°W (Elev. 8993 ft)
6:02 am MST Feb 18, 2026
6am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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