Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from May 17, 06:00 PM MDT until May 18, 06:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

Sheridan County Airport (KSHR)

Lat: 44.76031°NLon: 106.97411°WElev: 3970.0ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity	36%
Wind Speed	W 10 MPH
Barometer	29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 May 09:35 PM MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Story WY

Winter Weather Advisory May 17, 06:00pm until May 18, 06:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Scattered
Rain/Snow
then Mostly
Cloudy
Sunday
High: 43 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
then Snow
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow Showers
Monday
High: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday Night
Low: 15 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 42 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Snow Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 22 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
then Partly
Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 50 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Snow Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 28 °F
Chance Snow
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Scattered rain showers, mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday

Snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. South wind 5 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday Night

Snow showers. Low around 20. North wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Monday

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Thursday

A chance of snow showers before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 9100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 9000 feet rising to 9800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 9200 feet rising to 9900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.