Snow in Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo by Dannon Denison, St. George News / Cedar City News
CEDAR CITY — A powerful snowstorm that made its way into Utah starting late Monday night left 6-9 inches of snow for most of Cedar City, with nearly a foot in parts of Iron County.
Weather stations in Cedar City and New Harmony reported 10 inches of snow by 8 a.m., with snow still falling in the area. Readers reported downed branches in several parts of Cedar City as a result of the wet, heavy precipitation, and the morning commute was slow and alternately slushy or slippery. Live webcams at Brian Head show significant accumulations of snow at the ski resort.
Lesser amounts have been recorded in surrounding areas, including 3 inches in Newcastle and 4 inches in Enoch by 7 a.m., according to a National Weather Service snow report issued just before 9 a.m.
A winter storm warning remains in effect for Southwest Utah until 6 p.m. Tuesday, along with parts of Millard, Juab and other central Utah counties.
Winter driving conditions are expected along the I-15 corridor. Drivers are encouraged to slow down and use caution.
The NWS’s Salt Lake City office tweeted a request for snow totals.
If you’ve received snow, especially in central and southern Utah, please let us know how much you received. #utwx
Snow in Beaver, Utah, Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo by Jennifer Boyter, St. George News / Cedar City News
Snow in Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo by Candy Christensen, St. George News / Cedar City News
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Snow in Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo by Tracie Manchester, St. George News / Cedar City News
Snow in Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo by Dannon Denison, St. George News / Cedar City News
Snow in Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo by Erinn Richardson, St. George News / Cedar City News
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Snow in Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo by Tora Burns, St. George News / Cedar City News
Snow in Colorado City, Utah, Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo by Dalton Barlow, St. George News / Cedar City News
Snow in Colorado City, Utah, Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo by Moroni Draper, St. George News / Cedar City News
Snow in Enoch, Utah, Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo by Lacy Fritts Krans, St. George News / Cedar City News
Snow in Enterprise, Utah, Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo by Eric McArthur, St. George News / Cedar City News
Snow in Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo by Tracie Manchester, St. George News / Cedar City News
Snow in Parowan, Utah, Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo by Sylecia Thompson, St. George News / Cedar City News
Snow in Pine Valley, Utah, Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo by Julie J. Harward, St. George News / Cedar City News
Snow in Summit, Utah, Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo by Brett VanMeter, St. George News / Cedar City News
Snow in Southern Utah Oct. 12, 2021 | Photo courtesy of Rocky Ruud, St. George News / Cedar City News
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Jeff Richards, a native of Salt Lake City with family roots in Panguitch, lived in Moab for 20 years before joining St. George News in 2017. Jeff is a longtime journalist and secondary school teacher. He and his wife Penny are the parents of five daughters. They also have three young grandsons. Jeff and his family enjoy swimming, camping, sightseeing, reading, and taking pictures.