Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yellowstone Lake (KP60)

Lat: 44.54444°NLon: 110.42111°WElev: 7835.0ft.

NA

3°F

-16°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Jan 09:56 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

West Thumb WY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 23 °F

    Breezy.
    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Partly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Calm wind.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Light west wind.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Calm wind.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -5.

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Light west wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -5.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
West Thumb WY
 44.41°N 110.57°W (Elev. 7776 ft)
8:47 pm MST Jan 19, 2026
10pm MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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