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

TOWER FALLS RANGER STATION AT YELLOWSTONE NP (TFAW4)

Lat: 44.916944°NLon: 110.420556°WElev: 6279.0ft.

NA

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 10:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Silver Gate MT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:10am until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:10am until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -5. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of snow showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Light and variable wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. East southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -5. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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Point Forecast:
Silver Gate MT
 45°N 109.99°W (Elev. 7644 ft)
10:02 am MST Feb 18, 2026
11am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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