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

Heber Valley Airport (KHCR)

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

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NNW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.55 in (1000.68 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Alpine UT

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

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 8pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light northwest  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. 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 28. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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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 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
5pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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