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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

CAPITOL REEF NP (CRN)

Lat: 38.2898°NLon: 111.2619°WElev: 5500.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 15 Jan 11:30 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Capitol Reef NP UT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 37. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 37. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Capitol Reef NP UT
 38.29°N 111.16°W (Elev. 5197 ft)
Last Update:
2:04 pm MST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MST Jan 16, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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