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

SR-224 at Meadows Drive (UT224)

Lat: 40.6757°NLon: 111.52115°WElev: 6697.0ft.

light precip

N/A

Humidity NA
Wind Speed WNW 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 3.08 mi
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Cottonwood Heights UT

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:36pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:36pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 3. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -5. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 19. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 14. Wind chill values as low as 1. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 3. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -5. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 19. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Cottonwood Heights UT
 40.61°N 111.73°W (Elev. 8999 ft)
2:07 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
4pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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