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

Nephi Municipal Airport (KU14)

Lat: 39.7386°NLon: 111.8722°WElev: 5022.0ft.

unknown precip,mist

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NNW 2 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 18 Feb 05:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Elk Ridge UT

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:27pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:27pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -6. South wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 8. Southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 26. Wind chill values as low as 8. West wind 6 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -6. South wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 8. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 26. Wind chill values as low as 8. West wind 6 to 14 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 11. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Elk Ridge UT
 39.93°N 111.68°W (Elev. 7300 ft)
2:07 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
6pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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