Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cedar City Municipal Airport (KCDC)

Lat: 37.70675°NLon: 113.09695°WElev: 5581.0ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SSW 18 MPH
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNE Virgin UT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:36pm until February 18, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:36pm until February 18, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 5 to 14 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 2pm.  High near 27. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as 6. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West southwest wind around 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 5 to 14 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 2pm. High near 27. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as 6. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West southwest wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles NNE Virgin UT
 37.37°N 113.12°W (Elev. 6936 ft)
2:07 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
2pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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