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

HEBGEN LAKE (HBRM8)

Lat: 44.66597°NLon: 111.09911°WElev: 6700.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 02:39 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

West Yellowstone MT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:16pm until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:16pm until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: -12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. West northwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
West Yellowstone MT
 44.67°N 111.09°W (Elev. 6686 ft)
11:32 am MST Feb 18, 2026
3pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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