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.

light snow,mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NNW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Cottonwood Heights UT

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 07:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 40 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. 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: 35 °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: Sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 40. West northwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. 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 17.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Cottonwood Heights UT
 40.67°N 111.83°W (Elev. 4436 ft)
11:21 am MST Feb 18, 2026
1pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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