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

Copper Mountain - Red Cliff Pass (KCCU)

Lat: 39.48°NLon: 106.15°WElev: 12028ft.

Overcast

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.56 in
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:48 am MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Kokomo CO

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:12pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:12pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 11 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Widespread blowing snow. Low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -7 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow
    then Snow
    Likely and
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: -1 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -8 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 5. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 5 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: -7 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Breezy.

    High: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -4.

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. High near 11. Wind chill values as low as -12. Windy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 5. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -4.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Blustery.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Kokomo CO
 39.39°N 106.13°W (Elev. 13271 ft)
11:47 am MST Feb 18, 2026
1pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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