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 >

Current conditions at

OLD FAITHFUL RANGER STATION (OFAW4)

Lat: 44.456667°NLon: 110.849444°WElev: 7332.0ft.

NA

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 10:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Old Faithful WY

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:00pm until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 29. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 6. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Calm wind.

    Low: -5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Light and variable wind.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 29. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 6. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Calm wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Light south southwest wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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Point Forecast:
Old Faithful WY
 44.46°N 110.82°W (Elev. 7398 ft)
10:02 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
10pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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