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

Lander (KLND)

Lat: 42.81472°NLon: 108.72806°WElev: 5587.0ft.

Clear

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed WSW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.41 in (995.94 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Lander/Hunt Field WY

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:49am until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:49am until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after 4pm. High near 38. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SW Lander/Hunt Field WY
 42.75°N 108.82°W (Elev. 6929 ft)
8:01 am MST Feb 18, 2026
8am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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