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

Bryce Canyon Airport (KBCE)

Lat: 37.70128°NLon: 112.14897°WElev: 7585.0ft.

unknown precip

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed W 21 MPH
Barometer 29.56 in (1001.02 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Bryce Canyon NP UT

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:00pm until February 18, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:00pm until February 18, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -6. West northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 15. Wind chill values as low as 4. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 11 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, mainly before 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 24. Wind chill values as low as -1. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -6. West northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Wind chill values as low as 4. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Bryce Canyon NP UT
 37.47°N 112.37°W (Elev. 8999 ft)
11:21 am MST Feb 18, 2026
1pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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