Shell Falls, WY

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Shell Falls in Wyoming
Shell Falls in Wyoming. Image by Liz Lawley via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
27°F
High: 53° | Low: 27°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KGEY
Observed at: 8:10 am CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 7 mph | Humidity: 80%
Today:Partly sunny. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southeast wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Saturday:Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 3 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  85 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 49°F. Low rain risk (2%). Light wind (14 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 85/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 49°F. Low rain risk (2%). Light wind (15 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Not Recommended
  20 /100

Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 49°F. Low rain risk (2%). Light wind (14 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (49°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 19/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 49°F. Low rain risk (2%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (49°F).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  93 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 49°F. Low rain risk (2%). Light wind (14 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 45/100
Use Caution for camping. High near 49°F. Low rain risk (2%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Cold overnight low (34°F).

About Shell Falls

Shell Falls is a Wyoming destination for a named waterfall and canyon-road attraction.

Make the Most of a Shell Falls Day

Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water, snow, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.

Weather Tips for Shell Falls, WY

  • Check official access notices, alerts, road or trail conditions, fire restrictions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Turn around before exposed ridges, canyon rims, or open ground become unsafe in lightning, heat, smoke, high wind, or poor visibility.
  • Carry layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.
  • Allow extra time for remote roads, mountain passes, wildlife, spring runoff, wildfire smoke, and limited winter daylight.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Shell Canyon
  • Bighorn Scenic Byway
  • Greybull
  • Burgess Junction
  • Copman’s Tomb

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Shell Falls day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Shell Falls

☀
27°F
High: 53° | Low: 27°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KGEY
Observed at: 8:10 am CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 7 mph | Humidity: 80%
Fri ⛅
53° 39°
0%
Sat ☁
49° 34°
2%
Sun ☀
46° 34°
0%
Mon ⛅
50° 36°
0%
Tue ❄
45° 32°
38%
Wed ❄
37° 26°
62%
Thu ❄
37° 26°
44%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

53° Fri 49° Sat 46° Sun 50° Mon 45° Tue 37° Wed 37° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

39° Fri 34° Sat 34° Sun 36° Mon 32° Tue 26° Wed 26° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 85 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 70 Mon 19 Tue 19 Wed 19 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 13, 2026 9:19 pm CST

Shell Falls Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Shell Falls can bring snow, ice, strong wind, short daylight, and abrupt road or trail changes.

Spring

Spring brings freeze-thaw mud, snowmelt, high rivers, cold water, and lingering mountain snow. Lower routes generally open before high passes and backcountry trailheads.

Summer

Summer usually offers the broadest access, but heat, dry air, thunderstorms, lightning, wildfire smoke, reservoir wind, and cold mountain water can alter plans.

Fall

Fall brings cooler air, shorter daylight, hunting-season awareness, and early high-country snow. Confirm seasonal services and allow extra time on remote roads.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 38–46°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 70–150 inches in mountain terrain.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: winter and spring usually provide the greatest mountain precipitation, with local variation.
  • Driest season: midsummer is generally driest, despite isolated thunderstorms.
  • Best outdoor window: June through September for broad warm-season access, with midwinter best at established winter destinations.