Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. 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 46%
Wind Speed S 28 MPH
Barometer 29.44 in (996.95 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:54 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Salt Lake City International Airport UT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:00am until February 18, 07:00pm
Wind Advisory February 18, 04:05am until February 18, 06:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory February 18, 04:05am until February 18, 06:00am

    NOW until 6:00am Wed

    Wind Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  Temperature falling to around 32 by 5pm. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 18 to 22 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 7 to 16 mph becoming south after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind 7 to 9 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. 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 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 39. South southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. Temperature falling to around 32 by 5pm. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 18 to 22 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 7 to 16 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 8 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind 7 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. 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 40.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Salt Lake City International Airport UT
 40.77°N 111.96°W (Elev. 4229 ft)
2:07 am MST Feb 18, 2026
4am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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