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.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 34 MPH
Barometer 29.47 in (997.97 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Salt Lake City UT

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:29am until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:29am until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. Wind chill values as low as 8. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as 3. West wind 6 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as 2. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 28. South southwest wind around 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Wind chill values as low as 8. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as 3. West wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as 2. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Salt Lake City UT
 40.81°N 111.74°W (Elev. 7598 ft)
2:07 am MST Feb 18, 2026
3am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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