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 N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 05:54 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Salt Lake City UT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:12pm until February 18, 07:00pm
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:12pm until February 18, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  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. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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 53.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salt Lake City UT
 40.75°N 111.9°W (Elev. 4285 ft)
2:07 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
6pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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