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 >

Current conditions at

OLD FAITHFUL RANGER STATION (OFAW4)

Lat: 44.456667°NLon: 110.849444°WElev: 7332.0ft.

NA

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 12:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Lewis Lake WY

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:16am until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:16am until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 25. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 6. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am.  High near 14. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Light and variable wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly between 2am and 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 25. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 6. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. High near 14. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Lewis Lake WY
 44.23°N 110.66°W (Elev. 8150 ft)
1:02 am MST Feb 18, 2026
1am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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