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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Buffalo - Johnson County Airport (KBYG)

Lat: 44.38122°NLon: 106.71947°WElev: 4925.0ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 07:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SW Buffalo WY

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles SW Buffalo WY
 44.2°N 107.01°W (Elev. 9173 ft)
Last Update:
7:18 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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