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.

Rain

36°F

2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSE 16 MPH
Barometer 29.38 in (994.92 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Salt Lake 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

  • Today

    High: 38 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 8 mph.  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. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 33 °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

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 38. South wind around 10 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. South wind 5 to 8 mph. 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. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. 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:
4 Miles ESE Salt Lake UT
 40.74°N 111.81°W (Elev. 4951 ft)
2:07 am MST Feb 18, 2026
9am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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