Key Facts

• Over 160,000 people in southwestern Utah received a last-minute snow squall warning.
• The warning alerted people to heavy snow and strong winds, causing poor visibility.
• Snow squalls can cause sudden white-out conditions and icy roads, increasing the risk of traffic accidents.
• The warning was issued shortly after 9:40 a.m. local time, with follow-up warnings further east by 10 a.m.
• A wind gust of 75 mph was reported in Cedar City during the snow squall.
• The warning affected various locations, including Cedar City, Enoch, and Parowan.
• The public was advised to delay travel and prepare for possible power outages.