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

Cedar City Municipal Airport (KCDC)

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

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed S 13 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNW Zion NP and Zion Canyon UT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:19am until February 18, 05:00pm
Snow Squall Warning February 18, 11:19am until February 18, 11:30am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Snow Squall Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:19am until February 18, 05:00pm
    Snow Squall Warning February 18, 11:19am until February 18, 11:30am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north northwest  in the evening.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 2. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 9. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 7 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • 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

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north northwest in the evening.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 2. Light and variable 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 16. Wind chill values as low as 9. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 7 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
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
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNW Zion NP and Zion Canyon UT
 37.31°N 113.05°W (Elev. 5469 ft)
2:07 am MST Feb 18, 2026
11am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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