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

Sheridan County Airport (KSHR)

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

Clear

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NNW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.69 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill2°F (-17°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:20 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
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 7. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: 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.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: 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. 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.

    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.

    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

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 7. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
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. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
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. 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.
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.
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)
3:01 am MST Feb 18, 2026
3am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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