Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

South Big Horn County Airport (KGEY)

Lat: 44.5174°NLon: 108.0752°WElev: 3934.0ft.

Clear

63°F

17°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 11:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ENE Shell WY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 17 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers likely before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a north wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 17 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a north wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles ENE Shell WY
 44.59°N 107.6°W (Elev. 6532 ft)
10:02 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
11am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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