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

Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC)

Lat: 40.77069°NLon: 111.96503°WElev: 4226.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 28 MPH
Barometer 29.37 in (994.58 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 06:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Magna UT

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

    Today: Snow, mainly before 2pm.  Steady temperature around 36. South wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 5 to 14 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind 5 to 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 2pm. Steady temperature around 36. South wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 5 to 14 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind 5 to 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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 35.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
Magna UT
 40.71°N 112.1°W (Elev. 4236 ft)
2:07 am MST Feb 18, 2026
6am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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