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

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.5 in (1032.85 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 06:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNW Zion NP and Zion Canyon UT

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2am.  Low around 31. East southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 38. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain and snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2am. Low around 31. East southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 38. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain and snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNW Zion NP and Zion Canyon UT
 37.45°N 113.04°W (Elev. 8166 ft)
2:04 am MST Dec 30, 2025
6am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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