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

Buffalo - Johnson County Airport (KBYG)

Lat: 44.38122°NLon: 106.71947°WElev: 4925.0ft.

Overcast

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 29.53 in (1000.0 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 18 Feb 06:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Buffalo WY

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:00pm until February 19, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a north wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 6. Wind chill values as low as zero. Blustery, with a north wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow and
    Blustery

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as zero. North wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 7 mph becoming north northeast in the morning.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a north wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 6. Wind chill values as low as zero. Blustery, with a north wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as zero. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 7 mph becoming north northeast in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Buffalo WY
 44.34°N 106.72°W (Elev. 4797 ft)
6:32 am MST Feb 18, 2026
6am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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