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

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed NW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.61 in (1002.71 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill7°F (-14°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Story WY

Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -10. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -5. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -10. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. East wind around 9 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -10. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -5. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -10. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Story WY
 44.55°N 107.23°W (Elev. 8392 ft)
4:32 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
5pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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