Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lander (KLND)

Lat: 42.81472°NLon: 108.72806°WElev: 5587.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.57 in (1001.36 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 17 Feb 11:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SSE Lander WY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 3am and 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 3am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SSE Lander WY
 42.66°N 108.6°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
10:02 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
11pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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