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

TOWER FALLS RANGER STATION AT YELLOWSTONE NP (TFAW4)

Lat: 44.916944°NLon: 110.420556°WElev: 6279.0ft.

NA

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 09:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Canyon WY

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:01am until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:01am until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 4. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • 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.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 28. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 4. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Canyon WY
 44.74°N 110.5°W (Elev. 7953 ft)
9:46 am MST Feb 18, 2026
10am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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