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

Alpine (K46U)

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

freezing fog

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 29.37 in (994.58 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Rafter J Ranch WY

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:37pm until February 18, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:37pm until February 18, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Light east wind.

    Low: -1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • 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 8 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    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 5. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Light south wind.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. High near 30. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Light east 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 8 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Light south wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Rafter J Ranch WY
 43.31°N 110.72°W (Elev. 6818 ft)
11:31 am MST Feb 18, 2026
12pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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