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:

☀
34°F
High: 55° | Low: 34°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KGEY
Observed at: 7:35 am CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 69%
Today:Sunny. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tonight:Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. East southeast wind 6 to 12 mph.
Friday:Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  94 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 54°F. Light wind (14 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 94/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 54°F. Light wind (14 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Good
  79 /100

Good for outdoor events / activities. High near 54°F. Light wind (14 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 79/100
Good for outdoor events / activities. High near 54°F. Light wind (14 mph).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 54°F. Light wind (14 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 46/100
Use Caution for camping. High near 54°F. Light wind (14 mph). Cold overnight low (39°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

☀
34°F
High: 55° | Low: 34°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KGEY
Observed at: 7:35 am CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 69%
Thu ☀
55° 39°
0%
Fri ☁
54° 39°
0%
Sat ⛅
49° 34°
5%
Sun ☀
46° 35°
1%
Mon ⛅
51° 37°
2%
Tue ❄
47° 34°
24%
Wed ❄
41° 31°
41%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

55° Thu 54° Fri 49° Sat 46° Sun 51° Mon 47° Tue 41° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

39° Thu 39° Fri 34° Sat 35° Sun 37° Mon 34° Tue 31° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Thu 90 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 75 Mon 20 Tue 19 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:08 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.