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

Buffalo - Johnson County Airport (KBYG)

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

Overcast

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed NNW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.5 in (998.99 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Buffalo WY

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

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. North northeast wind 8 to 11 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -15. Blustery, with a north wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blustery

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -15. North wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Calm wind.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 7 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. North northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -15. Blustery, with a north wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -15. North wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 7 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Buffalo WY
 44.34°N 106.72°W (Elev. 4797 ft)
2:47 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
3pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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