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

3 Miles SW Silver Gate MT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered snow showers between 8am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -5. Blustery, with a southwest wind 9 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Blustery

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -5. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then 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 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers between 8am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -5. Blustery, with a southwest wind 9 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -5. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -2.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Silver Gate MT
 44.97°N 110.02°W (Elev. 8734 ft)
4:47 pm MST Jan 19, 2026
6pm MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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