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

OLD FAITHFUL RANGER STATION (OFAW4)

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

NA

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 07:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Madison WY

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:41am until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:41am until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 6. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °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 20. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 -6. Light and variable wind.

    Low: -6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 23 °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 25. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. High near 30. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 6. West wind 3 to 5 mph. 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 20. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 -6. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
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 25. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Madison WY
 44.64°N 110.94°W (Elev. 7201 ft)
6:32 am MST Feb 18, 2026
7am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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