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

Sheridan County Airport (KSHR)

Lat: 44.76031°NLon: 106.97411°WElev: 3970.0ft.

Overcast

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Story WY

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

    Today: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -15. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -5 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am.  High near -1. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -25. West wind 8 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    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 9. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Blustery

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Breezy.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -15. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. High near -1. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 -10. Wind chill values as low as -25. West wind 8 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -2.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Breezy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Story WY
 44.48°N 107.31°W (Elev. 10233 ft)
6:02 am MST Feb 18, 2026
6am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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