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 >

Current conditions at

Buffalo - Johnson County Airport (KBYG)

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

Clear

77°F

25°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 19 Mar 02:05 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Buffalo WY

Red Flag Warning March 19, 02:28pm until March 21, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning March 19, 02:28pm until March 21, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 8 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 8 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Buffalo WY
 44.34°N 106.72°W (Elev. 4797 ft)
2:02 pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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