Salt Lake City, UT – A major winter storm is set to impact Utah’s mountain regions beginning Thursday morning, bringing up to 3 feet of snow in some areas and creating hazardous travel conditions through Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 11 a.m. Thursday to 11 p.m. Friday for Southern Utah’s mountains, including Brian Head and Alton. Heavy snowfall of 10 to 20 inches is expected, with locally higher amounts up to 2 feet in the Tushar and Pine Valley Mountains.
Meanwhile, the Wasatch Mountains, Western Uinta Mountains, Wasatch Plateau, and Central Mountains will see even more snowfall, with 1 to 2 feet expected and some areas—like the Upper Cottonwoods and Bear River Range—potentially receiving over 3 feet. This warning extends through 5 p.m. Saturday.
Travel is expected to be treacherous, and traction laws may be enforced on mountain roads. Officials advise carrying an emergency kit, including food, water, and a flashlight, if traveling.
For road conditions, visit UDOT Traffic. For snowfall forecasts, visit NWS Salt Lake City.
