Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cedar City Municipal Airport (KCDC)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed NNE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.41 in (1029.8 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 03:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNW Zion NP and Zion Canyon UT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly after 8pm.  Low around 32. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 42. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 34. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 32. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 42. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 34. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNW Zion NP and Zion Canyon UT
 37.33°N 113.05°W (Elev. 6818 ft)
2:04 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
3pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 6, 2026
 
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