Medicine Bow National Forest, WY

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Medicine Bow National Forrest (Work center) in Esterbrook, Wyoming
Medicine Bow National Forrest (Work center) in Esterbrook, Wyoming - Wusel007, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

☀
28°F
High: 50° | Low: 23°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KLAR
Observed at: 7:45 am CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 10 mph | Humidity: 74%
Today:Sunny. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 41 in the afternoon. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight:Partly cloudy. Low around 24, with temperatures rising to around 26 overnight. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Friday:Partly sunny. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 40 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Good
  84 /100

Good for hiking. High near 48°F. Light wind (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 84/100
Good for hiking. High near 48°F. Light wind (15 mph).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  87 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 48°F. Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 45/100
Use Caution for camping. High near 48°F. Breezy winds (15 mph). Cold overnight low (23°F).

🚲 Biking

Good
  72 /100

Good for biking. High near 48°F. Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 72/100
Good for biking. High near 48°F. Breezy winds (15 mph).

About Medicine Bow National Forest

Medicine Bow National Forest is a Wyoming destination for a broad forest gateway with campgrounds, trails, passes, and winter systems.

Make the Most of a Medicine Bow National Forest 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 Medicine Bow National Forest

  • 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:

  • Snowy Range
  • Sierra Madre
  • Laramie Peak
  • Centennial
  • Encampment

Plan Around the Conditions

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

7-Day Forecast for Medicine Bow National Forest

☀
28°F
High: 50° | Low: 23°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KLAR
Observed at: 7:45 am CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 10 mph | Humidity: 74%
Thu ☀
50° 24°
0%
Fri ⛅
48° 23°
0%
Sat ❄
43° 22°
25%
Sun ☀
40° 19°
4%
Mon ⛅
46° 23°
0%
Tue ⛅
45° 22°
14%
Wed ❄
37° 20°
55%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

50° Thu 48° Fri 43° Sat 40° Sun 46° Mon 45° Tue 37° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

24° Thu 23° Fri 22° Sat 19° Sun 23° Mon 22° Tue 20° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 70 Thu 20 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 20 Mon 20 Tue 19 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 10:56 pm CST

Medicine Bow National Forest Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Medicine Bow National Forest 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 35–43°F in nearby valleys, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 100–250 inches in the Snowy Range.
  • 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.