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.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed SE 13 MPH
Barometer 29.46 in (997.63 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Santaquin UT

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:44am until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:44am until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 11am, then snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Temperature rising to near 23 by 8am, then falling to around 12 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 29 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind around 11 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 22. Wind chill values as low as 4. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature rising to near 23 by 8am, then falling to around 12 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 29 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph 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 20. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind around 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Santaquin UT
 39.95°N 111.74°W (Elev. 8133 ft)
2:07 am MST Feb 18, 2026
5am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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