National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cedar City Municipal Airport (KCDC)

Lat: 37.70675°NLon: 113.09695°WElev: 5581.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

39°F

4°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed SSW 24 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 17 Feb 06:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNW Zion NP and Zion Canyon UT

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:00pm until February 18, 05:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 8pm, then snow showers between 8pm and 11pm, then snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. South southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 11am, then a chance of 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. High near 33. Wind chill values as low as 8. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as 7. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely before 8pm, then snow showers between 8pm and 11pm, then snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. South southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 11am, then a chance of 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. High near 33. Wind chill values as low as 8. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as 7. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNW Zion NP and Zion Canyon UT
 37.31°N 113.05°W (Elev. 5469 ft)
Last Update:
2:07 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation