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

Jackson, Jackson Hole Airport (KJAC)

Lat: 43.6°NLon: 110.73333°WElev: 6450.0ft.

light snow,mist

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NNE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.36 in (994.24 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 08:56 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Jackson WY

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:09am until February 18, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:09am until February 18, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 12. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. East northeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west in the morning.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. South wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 12. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. East northeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west in the morning. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. South wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Jackson WY
 43.49°N 110.75°W (Elev. 6329 ft)
8:47 am MST Feb 18, 2026
9am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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