Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

EW9980 West Yellowstone (E9980)

Lat: 44.78167°NLon: 111.13833°WElev: 6565.0ft.

NA

60°F

16°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed ESE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 15 Jul 04:31 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NNW West Yellowstone MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Steady temperature around 53. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a chance of rain, mainly between midnight and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 58. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 9 to 18 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 6 to 16 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 53. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a chance of rain, mainly between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 58. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 9 to 18 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 6 to 16 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles NNW West Yellowstone MT
 44.94°N 111.26°W (Elev. 9600 ft)
2:26 pm MDT Jul 15, 2025
4pm MDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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