Salt Lake City, UT – The first snow of the season has officially been spotted — and yes, it’s only September. Satellite imagery on Sunday, September 14, revealed fresh snow dusting the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah, marking one of the earliest wintry surprises of 2025.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, the snowfall was first detected at sunrise and quickly confirmed by high-resolution satellite data. While light and limited to higher elevations, the flakes are a striking reminder that winter is already making an appearance in the U.S. weeks before most residents expect it.
Adding to the chill, the Farmers’ Almanac 2025–2026 winter forecast warns of a season marked by dramatic temperature swings and widespread snow. The outlook predicts frequent storms in New England, heavy snow risks for the Great Lakes and Pacific Northwest, and the coldest outbreaks stretching from the Northern Plains to New England.
Though winter doesn’t officially begin until the solstice on December 21, 2025, the Almanac notes that wintry conditions could appear much earlier in some regions — a prediction seemingly reinforced by Sunday’s surprise September snow in Utah.
For outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and drivers in the Rockies, experts say the takeaway is clear: winter prep shouldn’t wait until December.
