Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Yellowstone Lake (KP60)

Lat: 44.54444° N Lon: 110.42111° W Elev: 7835.0 ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NA 6 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 17 Mar 08:56 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Yellowstone National Park

Today
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers in the evening. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Sunday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. A slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening. A slight chance of snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of snow showers. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.



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747 AM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026
 
 

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