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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Richfield Municipal Airport (KRIF)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 26 MPH
Barometer 29.55 in (1000.68 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:56 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Mayfield UT

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:29am until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:29am until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 11am, then snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then snow after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 29. South wind 13 to 18 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 12 to 17 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 20. East southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. South wind around 11 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then snow after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 29. South wind 13 to 18 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 12 to 17 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 20. East southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Mayfield UT
 39.06°N 111.74°W (Elev. 5597 ft)
2:07 am MST Feb 18, 2026
3am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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