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 46%
Wind Speed S 27 MPH
Barometer 29.37 in (994.58 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:54 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
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: 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%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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. East wind 6 to 10 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 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
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%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
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. East wind 6 to 10 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 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
6am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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