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

Buffalo - Johnson County Airport (KBYG)

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

Clear

67°F

19°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed ESE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 May 01:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Story WY

Winter Weather Advisory May 17, 06:00pm until May 18, 06:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Cloudy then
    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Windy, with a north northwest wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Windy
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain.  Low around 29. Windy, with a north northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers before 3pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain.  High near 37. Windy, with a north northwest wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy
    then
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Blustery then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Windy, with a north northwest wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 29. Windy, with a north northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers before 3pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. High near 37. Windy, with a north northwest wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Story WY
 44.53°N 106.84°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
12:32 pm MDT May 16, 2026
2pm MDT May 16, 2026-6pm MDT May 22, 2026
 
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