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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Big Horn County Airport (KGEY)

Lat: 44.5174°NLon: 108.0752°WElev: 3934.0ft.

Clear

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.41 in (1029.8 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 11:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SW Otto WY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light south southwest wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SW Otto WY
 44.23°N 108.43°W (Elev. 4731 ft)
Last Update:
10:18 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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