Cheyenne, Wyoming – New long-range federal climate guidance suggests February 2026 could bring above-normal snowfall across Wyoming, increasing the likelihood of persistent winter weather impacts statewide.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC), Wyoming is included in a broad corridor of elevated snowfall probabilities spanning the central and northern Rockies into the northern Plains. The outlook points to a higher chance of more frequent or longer-duration snow events compared to typical February conditions.
Both western and eastern Wyoming are included in the above-normal zone. Mountain regions, including the Tetons, Wind River Range, and areas along the Continental Divide, show strong signals for repeated accumulating snow events. Lower elevations and high plains across central and eastern Wyoming are also favored for increased snowfall from passing winter systems and upslope events.
CPC monthly outlooks do not provide specific snowfall totals or storm timing. Instead, they assess how total snowfall during the month may compare to long-term averages. For February 2026, the guidance suggests cumulative snowfall or the number of snow events could exceed normal levels across much of Wyoming.
Temperature outlooks for February indicate near-normal to below-normal conditions across the state. This temperature profile supports snow rather than rain or mixed precipitation during most systems and increases the potential for sustained snow cover, blowing snow, and periodic travel disruptions.
Neighboring regions including Montana, Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Idaho are also included in the above-normal snowfall zone, reinforcing confidence in a larger-scale winter pattern rather than isolated storms.
Motorists, energy crews, ranchers, and freight operators across Wyoming are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts as February approaches, when outlooks are refined and confidence increases closer to the season.
