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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Richfield Municipal Airport (KRIF)

Lat: 38.73411°NLon: 112.10158°WElev: 5318.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed S 20 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 05:16 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Joseph UT

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:43pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:43pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 11am, then snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then snow likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 16 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -2. Windy, with a south southwest wind 23 to 30 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F⇓

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. South wind 9 to 14 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. Wind chill values as low as 6. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then snow likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 16 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -2. Windy, with a south southwest wind 23 to 30 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. South wind 9 to 14 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Joseph UT
 38.69°N 112.28°W (Elev. 8360 ft)
Last Update:
2:07 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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