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.

Rain

41°F

5°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed S 37 MPH
Barometer 29.37 in (994.58 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 06:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Cottonwood Heights UT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:00am until February 18, 07:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Snow.  Temperature falling to around 30 by 5pm. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one 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 34. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 32 °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 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. Temperature falling to around 30 by 5pm. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. 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. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 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 39.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Cottonwood Heights UT
 40.67°N 111.8°W (Elev. 5075 ft)
2:07 am MST Feb 18, 2026
7am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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