Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lander (KLND)

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

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.5 in (998.99 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles ENE Boulder WY

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:10am until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:10am until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -30. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -8 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 1. Wind chill values as low as -30. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: -13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 17 mph.

    Low: -10 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Breezy.

    High: 10 °F

    Cold and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 11. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -30. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 1. Wind chill values as low as -30. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 17 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -2.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers. Sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
21 Miles ENE Boulder WY
 42.78°N 109.24°W (Elev. 11565 ft)
3:01 am MST Feb 18, 2026
3am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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