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

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 01:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Madison WY

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:33am until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:33am until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 30. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: 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.

    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.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 30. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
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.
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.
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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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Madison WY
 44.64°N 110.94°W (Elev. 7201 ft)
1:02 am MST Feb 18, 2026
1am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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