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

EW9980 West Yellowstone (E9980)

Lat: 44.78167°NLon: 111.13833°WElev: 6566.77ft.

NA

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.53 in (1000.0 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles NNW West Yellowstone MT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:39pm until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:39pm until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -5. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -1 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 16. North northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -5. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles NNW West Yellowstone MT
 44.86°N 111.19°W (Elev. 8199 ft)
3:47 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
4pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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