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

Bozeman, Gallatin Field (KBZN)

Lat: 45.78806°NLon: 111.16083°WElev: 4475.0ft.

Mist

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed W 9 MPH
Barometer 29.55 in (1000.68 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-0°F (-18°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:03 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Bozeman MT

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

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 7pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 3. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow between 11am and noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Calm wind.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 3. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow between 11am and noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Bozeman MT
 45.7°N 111.06°W (Elev. 4695 ft)
11:32 am MST Feb 18, 2026
1pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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