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

Richfield Municipal Airport (KRIF)

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

Mist

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.46 in (997.63 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:56 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Glenwood UT

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:21am until February 19, 05:00am
Snow Squall Warning until February 18, 11:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:21am until February 19, 05:00am
    Snow Squall Warning until February 18, 11:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a west wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -14. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. South southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 14. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a west wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a west wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -14. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 14. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Glenwood UT
 38.7°N 111.71°W (Elev. 10036 ft)
2:07 am MST Feb 18, 2026
10am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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