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,freezing fog

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NNW 25 MPH
Barometer 29.5 in (998.99 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:56 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ENE Mapleton UT

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

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming light  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as 2. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as 7. South wind around 7 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 24. East wind 5 to 13 mph becoming west in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers before 2pm, then snow likely after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. Wind chill values as low as 2. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as 2. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as 7. South wind around 7 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 24. East wind 5 to 13 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ENE Mapleton UT
 40.22°N 111.38°W (Elev. 7198 ft)
11:21 am MST Feb 18, 2026
1pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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