Chief Joseph Scenic Byway, WY

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Along the Nez Perce National Historic Trail Chief Joseph Scenic Byway, Sunlight Creek, Wyoming, US Forest Service photo, by Roger Peterson
Along the Nez Perce National Historic Trail Chief Joseph Scenic Byway, Sunlight Creek, Wyoming, US Forest Service photo, by Roger Peterson. Image by Forest Service - Northern Region via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Today’s Forecast:

🌤
62°F
High: 62° | Low: 32°
Current Temperature
Station: D7095
Observed at: 3:45 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 1 mph | Humidity: 33%
This Afternoon:Mostly sunny. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Friday:Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 2 to 13 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  90 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 57°F. Light wind (13 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 82/100
Good for biking. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (3%). Light wind (12 mph).

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 57°F. Light wind (13 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 90/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (3%). Light wind (12 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Excellent
  85 /100

Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 57°F. Light wind (13 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 74/100
Good for outdoor events / activities. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (3%). Light wind (12 mph).

About Chief Joseph Scenic Byway

Chief Joseph Scenic Byway is a Wyoming destination for a high-value scenic byway with exposed mountain-pass conditions.

Make the Most of a Chief Joseph Scenic Byway 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 Chief Joseph Scenic Byway

  • 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:

  • Dead Indian Pass
  • Sunlight Basin
  • Cody
  • Clarks Fork Canyon
  • Beartooth Plateau

Plan Around the Conditions

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

7-Day Forecast for Chief Joseph Scenic Byway

🌤
62°F
High: 62° | Low: 32°
Current Temperature
Station: D7095
Observed at: 3:45 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 1 mph | Humidity: 33%
Thu ⛅
62° 32°
0%
Fri ⛅
57° 28°
0%
Sat ⛅
52° 26°
9%
Sun ☀
48° 26°
0%
Mon ⛅
54° 29°
6%
Tue ❄
49° 27°
49%
Wed ❄
45° 23°
48%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

62° Thu 57° Fri 52° Sat 48° Sun 54° Mon 49° Tue 45° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

32° Thu 28° Fri 26° Sat 26° Sun 29° Mon 27° Tue 23° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Thu 100 Fri 80 Sat 20 Sun 90 Mon 19 Tue 19 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 10:49 pm CST

Chief Joseph Scenic Byway Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Chief Joseph Scenic Byway 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 34–42°F in nearby valleys, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: often 150–300 inches in pass 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.