Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Buffalo - Johnson County Airport (KBYG)

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

Clear

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 29.51 in (999.32 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 17 Feb 11:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles WSW Buffalo WY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -25. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: -8 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am.  High near -1. Wind chill values as low as -25. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: -1 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. West wind around 9 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: -9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Blustery.

    High: 7 °F

    Cold and
    Blustery

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -4.

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -25. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. High near -1. Wind chill values as low as -25. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. West wind around 9 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Blustery.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -4.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Blustery.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles WSW Buffalo WY
 44.27°N 107.14°W (Elev. 11601 ft)
11:31 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
12am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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