Severe to extreme drought conditions continue across much of Utah as multiple weather hazards remain in effect for areas near Cedar City. A flood watch and a high wind warning are currently active for the region.
A flood watch is in effect from 5:08 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, until 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12. Additionally, a high wind warning remains active from 5:08 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, until 12:00 a.m. on Monday, October 12. These hazards coincide with a forecast of heavy rain and breezy conditions, with south southwest winds around 26 mph and gusts reaching as high as 55 mph.
The weather pattern is expected to shift toward snow showers and possible thunderstorms. On Monday, October 13, snow showers are forecast with a high near 35 degrees and a chance of precipitation at 100 percent. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph during the day. By Monday night, October 13, snow showers are expected with a low around 23 degrees and the possibility of 3 to 7 inches of new snow accumulation.
The forecast for Tuesday, October 14, includes snow showers and a potential for thunderstorms with a high near 27 degrees. A 30 percent chance of snow showers is possible Tuesday night before midnight, with a low around 20 degrees and less than a half inch of new snow accumulation possible. Conditions are expected to clear by Wednesday, October 15, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 33 degrees.
The current weather at Cedar City Municipal Airport shows rain and mist with a temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit and 89 percent humidity. The barometer is 29.72 in (1006.44 mb) with a dewpoint of 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Visibility is recorded at 4.00 miles.
