Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

TOWER FALLS RANGER STATION AT YELLOWSTONE NP (TFAW4)

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

NA

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Jan 05:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Mt Washburn WY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -5. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered snow showers between noon and 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -5. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers between noon and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -2.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Mt Washburn WY
 44.79°N 110.48°W (Elev. 8570 ft)
4:47 pm MST Jan 19, 2026
5pm MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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