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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

OLD FAITHFUL RANGER STATION (OFAW4)

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

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Jan 05:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW West Thumb WY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as zero. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Calm wind.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Calm wind.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Light southwest wind.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as zero. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Light southwest wind.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW West Thumb WY
 44.45°N 110.66°W (Elev. 8399 ft)
Last Update:
5:33 pm MST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MST Jan 27, 2026-6pm MST Feb 3, 2026
 
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