ST. GEORGE — Southern Utah residents were enduring a wind event Monday afternoon and evening, while those up north hunkered down in preparation for a spring snow event.
According to the National Weather Service, winds exceeded 40 mph at the St. George Airport around 7 p.m., while sustained winds hovered between 30 and 35 mph. Red sand was blowing across the runway, taxiway and service roads as well, but most flights arrived and departed on time.
The scheduled 10:27 p.m. incoming arrival from Salt Lake City, however, was delayed due to weather, according to Flight Aware.
Around the greater St. George area, flags were standing straight out as gales from the southwest continued to send dust, tumbleweeds and small branches across roadways. The official NWS Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday, read as follows:
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult due to strong crosswinds, especially for high-profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Expect rough conditions on area lakes … Areas of blowing dust may cause reduced visibility … Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Millford saw a gust of 59 mph Monday evening, according to the web site usairnet.com, which tracks winds gusts in Utah.
The NWS St. George-area forecast was calling for the following:
A chance of rain between midnight and 3 a.m., then a chance of snow showers after 3 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Windy, with a southwest wind 28 to 33 mph becoming west northwest 22 to 27 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Meanwhile, in Cedar City, the National Weather Service indicated sustained winds at the Cedar City Municipal Airport around 30 mph Monday night, which conditions worsening overnight. Snow, with little or no accumulation, is expected as temperatures drop to a forecast low of 22 degrees.
Parowan residents and those in neighboring communities should expect 1-3 inches of snow overnight, with 21 degrees predicted as the low temperature. And the North Wasatch Mountains, Logan Summit and Moon Lake could see 1-2 feet.
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Crews address damaged infrastructure after a windstorm blew through St. George, Utah, April 12, 2022 | Photo courtesy of Gerard Dauphinais, St. George News Crews address damaged infrastructure after a windstorm blew through St. George, Utah, April 12, 2022 | Photo courtesy of Gerard Dauphinais, St. George News Crews address damaged infrastructure after a windstorm blew through St. George, Utah, April 12, 2022 | Photo courtesy of Gerard Dauphinais, St. George News Crews address damaged infrastructure after a windstorm blew through St. George, Utah, April 12, 2022 | Photo courtesy of Gerard Dauphinais, St. George News Crews address damaged infrastructure after a windstorm blew through St. George, Utah, April 12, 2022 | Photo courtesy of Gerard Dauphinais, St. George News Dust from wind obscures the view from above Skyline Drive early Monday evening, April 11, 2022 | Photo by Joseph Witham, St. George News Dust from wind obscures the view from above Bluff Street early Monday evening, April 11, 2022 | Photo by Joseph Witham, St. George News
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