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

Sheridan County Airport (KSHR)

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

Overcast

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed N 6 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SSW Wolf WY

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

    Today: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 1. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am.  High near 6. Wind chill values as low as -5. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 6 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Sunny, with a high near 17. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 1. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. High near 6. Wind chill values as low as -5. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 3 to 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. West wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 17. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles SSW Wolf WY
 44.52°N 107.41°W (Elev. 8999 ft)
8:01 am MST Feb 18, 2026
8am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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