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 >

Current conditions at

Sheridan County Airport (KSHR)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NW 21 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 17 May 02:05 AM MDT
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
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of snow after 8am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 20. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 33. North wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of snow after 8am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 20. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 33. North wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
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 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 8700 feet rising to 9700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 9900 feet lowering to 9300 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 9100 feet rising to 9900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Story WY
 44.55°N 107.23°W (Elev. 8392 ft)
2:03 am MDT May 17, 2026
2am MDT May 17, 2026-6pm MDT May 23, 2026
 
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