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 >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 8:56:25 pm MST

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Significant Valley Snow

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Gusty Winds Western Valleys

A winter storm will bring significant accumulating snow to most Utah Valleys starting late this evening across southwestern Utah and Bryce Canyon, early Thursday morning across the Cache Valley, Wasatch Front, the Grand Staircase, upper Sevier Valleys and Zion National Park. Snow will be heavy at times after 3-5 AM Wednesday, shifting to a more showery mode Wednesday afternoon.