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

Buffalo - Johnson County Airport (KBYG)

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

Overcast

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.54 in (1000.34 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 07:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles S Story WY

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:00pm until February 19, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of snow after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -30. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -10 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am.  High near -9. Wind chill values as low as -30. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: -9 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. Wind chill values as low as -40. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. Breezy, with a west wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: -3 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 21 mph.

    Low: -12 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Sunny and cold, with a high near 1. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -7.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Breezy.

    High: 11 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of snow after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -30. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. High near -9. Wind chill values as low as -30. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. Wind chill values as low as -40. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. Breezy, with a west wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 21 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Sunny and cold, with a high near 1. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -7.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 19. Breezy.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Windy.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles S Story WY
 44.38°N 107.18°W (Elev. 12201 ft)
6:32 am MST Feb 18, 2026
7am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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