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

Hanksville (KHVE)

Lat: 38.418037° N Lon: 110.704038° W Elev: 4444.0 ft.

Partly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed WSW 17 MPH
Barometer 29.5 in (998.99 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:35 PM MST
Detailed forecast for

San Rafael Swell

Today
Mostly cloudy. Breezy. Rain and snow likely in the morning, then snow in the afternoon. Little or no accumulation. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Much colder. Lows near 15. West winds 10 to 20 mph in the evening.
Thursday
Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs around 40.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow in the evening, then snow likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy. Accumulations possible. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Friday
Cloudy with snow likely in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows near 10.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
Sunday
Partly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows near 20.
Monday Through Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in the mid 20s. =



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