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

Provo Municipal Airport (KPVU)

Lat: 40.2239°NLon: 111.7253°WElev: 4495.0ft.

light snow

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NNW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:56 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Mapleton UT

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:14pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:14pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow 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 -8. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as 4. East southeast wind 9 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 19. North wind 7 to 16 mph becoming west in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow after 5pm. Steady temperature around 16. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -8. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as 4. East southeast wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 19. North wind 7 to 16 mph becoming west in the morning. 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 10.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Mapleton UT
 40.15°N 111.48°W (Elev. 8048 ft)
2:07 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
4pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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