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 >

Current conditions at

Cedar City Municipal Airport (KCDC)

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

light snow,mist

33°F

1°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SSW 19 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 10:56 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNW Zion NP and Zion Canyon UT

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:04pm until February 18, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:04pm until February 18, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    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

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. South southwest wind 18 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.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNW Zion NP and Zion Canyon UT
 37.31°N 113.05°W (Elev. 5469 ft)
2:07 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
11pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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