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

Alpine (K46U)

Lat: 43.1846°NLon: 111.0424°WElev: 5634.0ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SE 11 MPH
Barometer 29.49 in (998.65 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Etna WY

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:29am until February 18, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:29am until February 18, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Light and variable wind.

    Low: -1 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Steady temperature around 25. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Etna WY
 43.05°N 111.01°W (Elev. 5948 ft)
3:01 am MST Feb 18, 2026
3am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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