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

South Valley Regional Airport (KSVR)

Lat: 40.6196°NLon: 111.99016°WElev: 4596.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

32°F

0°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed NW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Cottonwood Heights UT

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:15pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:15pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as 6. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 6 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 25. West wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as 6. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 6 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Cottonwood Heights UT
 40.63°N 111.76°W (Elev. 6099 ft)
2:07 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
4pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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