Today
79° 55°
Thunderstorms
💧 25%
Duck Creek Village · 8,602 ft
Mountain Weather
The official forecast for the village — not the valley floor five thousand feet below it.
77° Thunderstorms
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Duck Creek Village forecast — Today: thunderstorms, high near 79°F. Wednesday: thunderstorms, low near 55°F. This is the official NWS point forecast for 8,602 ft on the Markagunt Plateau — expect it to run 15–20°F cooler than St. George and the desert floor.
Next 24 hours
The week ahead
Thu
80° 56°
Partly cloudy
💧 19%
Fri
77° 55°
Partly cloudy
💧 25%
Sat
73° 49°
Partly cloudy
💧 48%
Sun
69° 47°
Thunderstorms
💧 45%
Mon
67° 46°
Thunderstorms
💧 49%
Tue
67° 46°
Rain
💧 30%
Air, sun & sky
Air quality & smoke
39
Good US AQI · PM2.5 2.1 µg/m³
Clean mountain air — no smoke or haze worth mentioning.
Updated hourly. In fire season this is the smoke check before the drive up.
Sun today
6:57 AMSunrise
7:35 PMGolden hour
8:10 PMSunset
13 h 13 min of daylight at the village today.
Moon & dark skies
Waxing gibbous 98% illuminated
Bright moon — beautiful for night walks, tough for faint stars.
| Evening | Sunset | Golden hour | Moon | Stargazing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 8:10 PM | 7:35 PM | 99% | Bright moon |
| Thu | 8:09 PM | 7:34 PM | 100% | Bright moon |
| Fri | 8:07 PM | 7:32 PM | 99% | Bright moon |
| Sat | 8:06 PM | 7:31 PM | 95% | Bright moon |
| Sun | 8:04 PM | 7:29 PM | 90% | Bright moon |
| Mon | 8:03 PM | 7:28 PM | 82% | Bright moon |
| Tue | 8:01 PM | 7:27 PM | 74% | Bright moon |
Sun and moon times are computed for the village (Mountain Time) — no feed to go stale. Golden hour marks the sun dropping below 6° for that low, warm light photographers chase.
The full forecast, in words
The detailed wording below is provided live by the US National Weather Service (in English).
Today Thunderstorms · 79°F
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Thunderstorms · 55°F
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly clear. Low around 55, with temperatures rising to around 58 overnight. West northwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Partly cloudy · 80°F
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Thunderstorms · 56°F
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West southwest wind 2 to 6 mph.
Friday Partly cloudy · 77°F
Scattered showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Thunderstorms · 55°F
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Partly cloudy · 73°F
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Thunderstorms · 49°F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday Thunderstorms · 69°F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Thunderstorms · 47°F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday Thunderstorms · 67°F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Thunderstorms · 46°F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday Rain · 67°F
A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Rain · 46°F
A slight chance of rain showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Reading mountain weather at 8,400 feet
Summer
Mornings are crisp, afternoons top out in the 70s while the desert bakes at 100°F+. In July and August the monsoon often builds midday clouds into hit-or-miss afternoon thunderstorms that clear by dinner — plan the big outings for morning.
Fall & spring
The swing seasons move fast: golden afternoons, hard-freeze nights, and the first or last snows can arrive with little warning. Watch the forecast the week of your trip, not the month before.
Winter
Storms here mean real snow — check the Snow Report and Road Conditions before the climb from Cedar City, and give the plows time to work after a warning.
Duck Creek Village climate, month by month
The forecast covers next week — this table covers the other fifty-one, built from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals and a 47-year mountain snow record, adjusted to the village at 8,400 ft. Use it to pick your month; use the forecast above to pack.
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Precipitation | Snow on the ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F | 14°F | 2.9 in | ~21" |
| February | 38°F | 16°F | 3.3 in | ~30" |
| March | 45°F | 21°F | 2.7 in | ~29" |
| April | 52°F | 24°F | 1.6 in | ~16" |
| May | 62°F | 31°F | 1.2 in | ~6" |
| June | 74°F | 40°F | 0.6 in | — |
| July | 78°F | 47°F | 1.5 in | — |
| August | 76°F | 46°F | 2.0 in | — |
| September | 69°F | 39°F | 1.9 in | — |
| October | 56°F | 29°F | 2.3 in | — |
| November | 45°F | 21°F | 1.9 in | ~2" |
| December | 35°F | 14°F | 2.8 in | ~11" |
Temperatures are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from the two stations that bracket the village by elevation — Alton (7,100 ft) below and Brian Head (9,770 ft) above — interpolated to 8,400 ft. Planning numbers, not forecasts.
Precipitation comes from the same NOAA normals for the Harris Flat (7,800 ft) and Midway Valley (9,830 ft) SNOTEL stations; snow depth is the monthly median from their NRCS record, which reaches back to 1979. The ~ marks values interpolated to the village between them.
Planning a winter stay? The Snow Report tracks live depth at both stations every day, and Road Conditions covers plows and chain-ups on the climb from Cedar City — the fireplace does the rest.
NWS updated Aug 26, 12:31 PM MDT
Where this forecast comes from
This is the National Weather Service point forecast for the grid cell covering Duck Creek Village — centered at 8,602 ft, so it reflects mountain conditions rather than a valley reading. The page refreshes through the day, and alerts are re-checked on every visit. We run the inn here year-round; when in doubt about a winter drive, call us.
Duck Creek Village weather questions
What travelers ask us before they pack.
How much cooler is Duck Creek Village than St. George or Cedar City?
Duck Creek Village sits at ~8,400 ft, roughly 5,600 ft above St. George — figure 15–20°F cooler here on a typical day, and about 10°F cooler than Cedar City. Summer afternoons in the 70s here can be 100°F+ on the desert floor.
Does it really storm every summer afternoon?
In July and August the monsoon pattern often builds clouds around midday with hit-or-miss thunderstorms in the afternoon, then clears by evening. Plan hikes and rides for mornings, keep an eye on the sky after noon, and never wait out lightning on an exposed ridge.
What should I pack for Duck Creek Village weather?
Layers, always: mornings can be 30–40°F cooler than the afternoon. Summer — sun protection plus a rain shell. Fall and spring — a real jacket and a warm hat. Winter — full winter gear, and check the snow report and road conditions before the drive up.
Is there wildfire smoke at Duck Creek Village or Bryce right now?
This page shows the current air-quality index for the village, updated hourly. In fire season (roughly July–September) regional wildfires can push haze onto the plateau for a few days at a time; an AQI under 50 means clean mountain air, and the reading here is the honest check before you commit to the drive.
What time is sunset at Duck Creek Village?
Sunset swings from about 5:10 PM in late December to nearly 9 PM at midsummer. Tonight it's 8:10 PM, with golden light starting around 7:35 PM — this page computes the exact times fresh every day.
When does it start snowing at Duck Creek Village?
First measurable snow typically arrives between mid-October (higher terrain) and mid-November (lower). Our live snow report tracks depth from two sensor stations that bracket the village, updated daily.
How much snow does Duck Creek Village get in winter?
A typical winter drops about 76" of new snow at the Harris Flat station (7,800 ft, just below the village) and about 200" at Midway Valley (9,830 ft, above it) — Duck Creek Village at 8,400 ft lands between the two. The snowpack peaks in February and March, when the village typically has around 30" settled on the ground.
What are summer temperatures like in Duck Creek Village?
July, the warmest month, typically reaches about 78°F in the afternoon and cools to around 47°F overnight (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, adjusted to the village at 8,400 ft). June and September run a few degrees cooler — blanket-at-night weather all summer while the desert below swelters.
How cold is winter in Duck Creek Village?
January is the coldest month, with typical highs near 36°F and nights around 14°F. Snow usually covers the village from December through March, so plan on real winter: snow tires or chains for the drive up, and a look at the road conditions page before you climb.
When does the snow melt in Duck Creek Village?
At the lower station (7,800 ft) the snowpack typically melts off in early April; at Midway Valley (9,830 ft) it holds into late May. Around the village, open ground spreads through April and the last shaded drifts linger into May — trails run muddy during melt-out and firm up by June.
Related guides
Snow Report
Live snow depth and the 47-year record for Duck Creek Village, from two SNOTEL stations minutes away.
See pageRoad Conditions
Live SR-14 cameras, current mountain weather, and closure detours before you drive up.
See pageLive Webcams & Road Cams
17 live UDOT road cameras on SR-14, Brian Head, and the park drives, plus Zion and Bryce webcams.
See pageBest Time to Visit
Choose your season for hiking, foliage, snow, or quiet mountain air
Plan thisNext steps
Whatever the Forecast, the Porch Is Covered
Book direct at Duck Creek Village Inn and let the mountain do its thing — coffee inside, storms outside.