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

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed W 26 MPH
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.03 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:08 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Bryce Canyon NP UT

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:15pm until February 18, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:15pm until February 18, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -12. West northwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 2pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -6. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 10 to 14 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Patchy blowing snow after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tonight
Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -12. West northwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -6. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 10 to 14 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Bryce Canyon NP UT
 37.55°N 112.24°W (Elev. 8533 ft)
2:07 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
3pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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