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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yellowstone Lake (KP60)

Lat: 44.54444°NLon: 110.42111°WElev: 7835.0ft.

NA

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.35 in (993.91 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 07:56 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Yellowstone National Park WY

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:26am until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:26am until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. South wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after 2pm. High near 27. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. South wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Yellowstone National Park WY
 44.62°N 110.6°W (Elev. 8258 ft)
8:01 am MST Feb 18, 2026
8am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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