Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Afton WY (KAFO)

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

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 01:15 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Afton WY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely before 2am, then snow.  Low around 29. North wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before noon, then rain and snow likely. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 48. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9pm and 3am, then a chance of snow showers after 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely before 2am, then snow. Low around 29. North wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow before noon, then rain and snow likely. Some thunder is also possible. High near 48. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9pm and 3am, then a chance of snow showers after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
Afton WY
 42.73°N 110.93°W (Elev. 6266 ft)
1:47 am MDT May 17, 2026
2am MDT May 17, 2026-6pm MDT May 23, 2026
 
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