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 42%
Wind Speed S 26 MPH
Barometer 29.49 in (998.65 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:54 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Salt Lake City International Airport UT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:00am until February 18, 03:00pm
Wind Advisory February 18, 02:08am until February 18, 06:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory February 18, 02:08am until February 18, 06:00am

    NOW until 6:00am Wed

    Wind Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 38 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 11am, then snow showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 35. South wind around 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. East southeast wind around 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • 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

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 38. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 35. South wind around 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. 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 23. East southeast wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. New snow accumulation of less than a half 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 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
Salt Lake City International Airport UT
 40.79°N 111.96°W (Elev. 4232 ft)
11:21 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
2am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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