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

Heber Valley Airport (KHCR)

Lat: 40.47742°NLon: 111.43295°WElev: 5597.0ft.

unknown precip

37°F

3°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 29.53 in (1000.0 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Alpine UT

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:27am until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:27am until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 11am, then snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then snow after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Temperature rising to near 35 by 8am, then falling to around 24 during the remainder of the day. South wind 10 to 13 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then snow after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature rising to near 35 by 8am, then falling to around 24 during the remainder of the day. South wind 10 to 13 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Alpine UT
 40.46°N 111.74°W (Elev. 6581 ft)
2:07 am MST Feb 18, 2026
2am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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