Snow Squall Warning Issued for Eastern Iron County, Utah

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Snow Squall Warning for eastern Iron County in southern Utah. The alert was issued at 9:34 AM MST and remains in effect until 10:00 AM MST.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts eastern Iron County. Specific locations in the path of the squall include Cedar City, Enoch, Parowan, Paragonah, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Summit, and Brian Head. Major transportation routes affected include Interstate 15 between mile markers 55 and 99, and Utah Route 56 near mile marker 61.

What You Should Do

Officials advise residents to consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes. If travel is unavoidable, use extra caution and allow for additional travel time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions are expected and may lead to accidents.

Expected Conditions

A dangerous snow squall was tracked moving east at 35 mph. The primary hazards include whiteout conditions with near zero visibility associated with intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds. Wind gusts exceeding 50 mph are expected, capable of knocking down tree limbs and blowing around unsecured objects. At 9:25 AM MST, the Cedar City Airport recorded a significant wind gust of 75 mph.

Timeline

The warning is effective as of 9:34 AM MST on February 18, 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 10:00 AM MST.