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

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 12:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Madison WY

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:02am until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:02am until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 32. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 5. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Light and variable wind.

    Low: -4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 0 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 15. Calm wind. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 32. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 5. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Light south southwest wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 1.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Madison WY
 44.56°N 110.8°W (Elev. 7382 ft)
11:31 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
1am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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