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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 4:49 AM Feb. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches, with locally up to 18 inches along the Manti-Skyline and Wasatch Plateau. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Central Mountains and Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are likely. Traction laws may be enacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of heavy snow is expected between roughly 7 AM to 2 PM, with snowfall rates exceeding 1 inch per hour possible at times. Showery conditions will persist through the remainder of the day. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit weather.gov/slc/winter. &&
Avalanche Watch
Issued: 12:54 PM Feb. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...THE FOREST SERVICE UTAH AVALANCHE CENTER HAS ISSUED A BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6AM WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snowfall and strong winds are increasing avalanche danger across the mountains of Northern and Central Utah, as well as Southwestern Utah and Southeast Idaho. Forecasters at the Utah Avalanche Center expect dangerous, complex avalanche conditions to develop on many slopes this week, with large natural and human-triggered avalanches likely. * WHERE...The mountains of Northern, Central, and Southwestern Utah, as well as Southeastern Idaho. * WHEN...The Watch will be in effect from 6 AM Tuesday through 6 AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous avalanche conditions are expected to develop on many slopes. Avalanches can be triggered on slopes steeper than 30 degrees. They may also be triggered remotely (from a distance) or from below. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...What to do...Avoid traveling on or underneath steep terrain at mid and upper elevations in the backcountry. Carry and know how to use avalanche rescue equipment, including a transceiver, shovel, and probe. Find safer riding conditions on slopes less than 30 degrees with no overhead hazard. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay off of and out from under slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Backcountry travelers should consult www.utahavalanchecenter.org or call 1-888-999-4019 for more detailed information. This Watch does not apply to ski areas where avalanche hazard reduction measures are performed.
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