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.

snow,blowing snow,freezing fog

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed WNW 23 MPH
Barometer 29.5 in (998.99 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:54 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

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: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 6 to 10 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 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 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Steady temperature around 35. West northwest wind 15 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. 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 19. West wind 6 to 13 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 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East 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 19.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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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Point Forecast:
Salt Lake City International Airport UT
 40.79°N 111.99°W (Elev. 4157 ft)
11:21 am MST Feb 18, 2026
12pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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