Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

OLD FAITHFUL RANGER STATION (OFAW4)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SW 15 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 09 Mar 04:15 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Lewis Lake WY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly between noon and 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly between noon and 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Lewis Lake WY
 44.23°N 110.66°W (Elev. 8150 ft)
12:34 pm MDT Mar 9, 2026
4pm MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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