Snow Squall Warning Issued for Southern Utah Counties Including Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A dangerous snow squall is moving through southern Utah, bringing heavy snow and wind gusts over 50 mph to Garfield, Iron, Kane, and Washington counties through late Wednesday morning.
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- Record type
- Snow Squall Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Utah
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Salt Lake City
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Utah.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Snow Squall Warning for portions of southern and southwestern Utah. This alert is an immediate notification of a dangerous weather event characterized by intense bursts of snow and high winds.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Southwestern Garfield County
- Southeastern Washington County
- Western Kane County
- Southeastern Iron County
Specific locations impacted include Kanab, Zion National Park, Apple Valley, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, Virgin, Orderville, Springdale, Glendale, Rockville, Alton, Long Valley Junction, Mt Carmel, and Coral Pink Sand Dunes. The warning also specifically includes US Route 89 between mile markers 65 and 108.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes. If travel is necessary, use extreme caution and allow for significant extra time. Drivers should be prepared for rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions, which can lead to accidents within minutes.
Expected Conditions
At 10:34 AM MST, radar and surface observations confirmed a dangerous snow squall moving east at 45 mph. Hazards include:
- Heavy Snow: Intense bursts of snow leading to rapid accumulation.
- Visibility: Visibility is expected to fall rapidly to less than one-quarter mile.
- Wind: Gusts greater than 50 mph are possible, which may knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
- Blowing Snow: High winds will create blowing snow conditions, further reducing visibility.
Timeline
The Snow Squall Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 11:30 AM MST on February 18, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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