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

Nephi Municipal Airport (KU14)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 13 MPH
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.03 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Elk Ridge UT

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:54am until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:54am until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 10. South southwest wind around 18 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as zero. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Wind chill values as low as 10. South southwest wind around 18 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as zero. South southwest wind around 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 27. 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 12.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Elk Ridge UT
 39.95°N 111.68°W (Elev. 6198 ft)
11:21 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
1am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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