Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

TOWER FALLS RANGER STATION AT YELLOWSTONE NP (TFAW4)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Dec 08:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles S Cooke City MT

Winter Storm Warning December 9, 08:59pm until December 10, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 9, 08:59pm until December 10, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow before noon, then patchy blowing snow after 1pm. High near 35. Windy, with a west southwest wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy, with a west southwest wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a west wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow before 9pm, then areas of blowing snow after 2am. Low around 21. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow before noon, then patchy blowing snow after 1pm. High near 35. Windy, with a west southwest wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy, with a west southwest wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a west wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles S Cooke City MT
 44.85°N 109.91°W (Elev. 9426 ft)
7:47 pm MST Dec 9, 2025
8pm MST Dec 9, 2025-6pm MST Dec 16, 2025
 
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