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

Nephi Municipal Airport (KU14)

Lat: 39.7386°NLon: 111.8722°WElev: 5022.0ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed SSE 13 MPH
Barometer 29.45 in (997.29 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Elk Ridge UT

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:13am until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:13am until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -4. West southwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -4. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 8. Southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 24. West wind 8 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 11am, then snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature rising to near 29 by 9am, then falling to around 17 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as 1. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 23 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -4. West southwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -4. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 8. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 24. West wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Elk Ridge UT
 39.93°N 111.68°W (Elev. 7300 ft)
2:07 am MST Feb 18, 2026
6am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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