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.

light snow,mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed WNW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.54 in (1000.34 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Salt Lake City International Airport UT

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

    NOW until 7:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 39 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East southeast wind around 6 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. East wind 5 to 8 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 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 39. West northwest wind 14 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East southeast wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. East wind 5 to 8 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 18.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Salt Lake City International Airport UT
 40.74°N 111.99°W (Elev. 4196 ft)
11:21 am MST Feb 18, 2026
1pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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