Bear Lodge Mountains & Sundance, WY

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Sundance Mountain - an igneous laccolith in the Eocene of Wyoming
Sundance Mountain - an igneous laccolith in the Eocene of Wyoming - James St. John, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

☀
61°F
High: 61° | Low: 38°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KW43
Observed at: 2:15 pm CST on 11/11/26
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: 39%
Today:Sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
Tonight:Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday:Mostly sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. South wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 60°F. Light wind (12 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 75/100
Good for hiking. High near 43°F. Light wind (12 mph).

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 60°F. Light wind (12 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 43°F. Light wind (12 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (43°F).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 60°F. Light wind (12 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 78/100
Good for camping. High near 43°F. Light wind (12 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Excellent
  91 /100

Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 60°F. Light wind (12 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 43°F. Light wind (12 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (43°F).

About Bear Lodge Mountains & Sundance

Bear Lodge Mountains & Sundance is a Wyoming destination for a northeast mountain, trail, campground, and winter recreation destination.

Make the Most of a Bear Lodge Mountains & Sundance 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 Bear Lodge Mountains & Sundance

  • 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:

  • Sundance
  • Bear Lodge
  • Warren Peak
  • Reuter Campground
  • Black Hills National Forest

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Bear Lodge Mountains & Sundance day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Bear Lodge Mountains & Sundance

☀
61°F
High: 61° | Low: 38°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KW43
Observed at: 2:15 pm CST on 11/11/26
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: 39%
Thu ☀
60° 38°
0%
Fri ⛅
60° 41°
0%
Sat ⛅
55° 36°
1%
Sun ☀
53° 37°
1%
Mon ☀
56° 40°
0%
Tue ⛅
54° 35°
7%
Wed ❄
48° 33°
51%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

60° Thu 60° Fri 55° Sat 53° Sun 56° Mon 54° Tue 48° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

38° Thu 41° Fri 36° Sat 37° Sun 40° Mon 35° Tue 33° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Thu 100 Fri 100 Sat 85 Sun 100 Mon 90 Tue 19 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:54 pm CST

Bear Lodge Mountains & Sundance Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Bear Lodge Mountains & Sundance can bring snow, ice, strong wind, short daylight, and abrupt road or trail changes. Confirm grooming, avalanche information, ice conditions, and facility operations for the listed winter activities.

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 46–51°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 35–70 inches, increasing in the Bear Lodge Mountains.
  • 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.