Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies; Severe Weather Across the Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Heavy wet snow and gusty winds are expected in the higher elevations of Idaho, western Montana, and Wyoming Thursday. Meanwhile, another round of severe storms are expected to develop across the central and southern Plains. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are the primary threats. Further west, dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather concerns in the Southwest Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Gillette, Gillette-Campbell County Airport (KGCC)

Lat: 44.34°NLon: 105.54°WElev: 4364ft.

Fair and Windy

57°F

14°C

Humidity	34%
Wind Speed	SW 28 G 37 mph
Barometer	29.62 in (1001.4 mb)
Dewpoint	29°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 May 12:53 pm MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Wright WY

This Afternoon
High: 58 °F⇓
Chance
Showers and
Windy
Tonight
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Windy
Friday
High: 63 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 62 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 41 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 41 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Memorial Day
High: 69 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 53 by 5pm. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph increasing to 27 to 32 mph. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph.

Tonight

Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain showers between midnight and 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Windy, with a northwest wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 13 to 17 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Memorial Day

Sunny, with a high near 69.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 75.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 81.