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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cedar City Municipal Airport (KCDC)

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

Overcast

53°F

12°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed WSW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 10:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles WSW Cedar City UT

Winter Weather Advisory until December 25, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until December 25, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 40. Breezy, with a south wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then rain likely after 11am. High near 47. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers then
    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then rain likely after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 15 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 55. South wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain before 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 40. Breezy, with a south wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Christmas Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then rain likely after 11am. High near 47. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then rain likely after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 15 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles WSW Cedar City UT
 37.55°N 113.35°W (Elev. 6398 ft)
Last Update:
2:03 am MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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