ST. GEORGE — According to the National Weather Service, this weekend’s weather for the majority of southwestern Utah includes clear skies and low winds to start; however, showers and thunderstorms are likely later into the weekend.
Updated Oct. 20, 7:30 a.m. to reflect current conditions, forecasts and advisories
Below are your St. George, Cedar City, Zion National Park and Lake Powell area weekend weather forecasts, including current warnings and advisories.
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St. George
Saturday
Sunny with a high of 78 and low of 57, with east winds of 7-11 mph. There’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a high of 73 and low of 54, with east winds of 5-8 mph. There’s a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
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Cedar City
Saturday
Sunny with a high of 65 and low of 46, with southeast winds of 7-10 mph. There’s a chance of showers in the evening, with 30 percent chance of precipitation.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a high of 61 and low 44, with southeast winds of 8-11 mph. There’s a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Zion National Park/Springdale
Saturday
Sunny with a high of 66 and low of 45, with east winds of 9-15 mph. There’s a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a high of 63 and low of 43, with east-northeast winds of 9 mph. There’s a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
Lake Powell/Bullfrog Basin/Halls Crossing
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Saturday
Mostly sunny with a high of 69 and low of 51, with north-northeast winds of 5 mph. There’s a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny with a high of 68 and low of 51, with east winds of 3-6 mph. There’s a slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Weather warnings and advisories
There are currently no warnings or advisories.
For more information on current weather conditions and advisories, go the National Weather Service-Salt Lake City office website.
Please also be aware of current fire restrictions: Recent precipitation results in lifting of fire restrictions for portions of Southern Utah; some activities still prohibited.
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