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 86%
Wind Speed ENE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Bountiful UT

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:21pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:21pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -6. Breezy, with a west wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -9. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. East southeast wind 10 to 13 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. East northeast wind 9 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow after 5pm. Steady temperature around 15. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -6. Breezy, with a west wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -9. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. East southeast wind 10 to 13 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. East northeast wind 9 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Bountiful UT
 40.84°N 111.71°W (Elev. 8599 ft)
2:07 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
4pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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