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.

heavy snow,freezing fog

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed W 23 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility -0.25 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles N Zion NP and Zion Canyon UT

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:08am until February 18, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:08am until February 18, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 7. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light north northwest  in the evening.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as 8. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 15. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    then 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 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light north northwest in the evening.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as 8. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles N Zion NP and Zion Canyon UT
 37.36°N 112.97°W (Elev. 6801 ft)
2:07 am MST Feb 18, 2026
10am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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