Salt Lake City, UT – Snowfall amounts across Northern Utah’s mountains remain uncertain tonight, with totals highly dependent on whether an incoming cold front stalls over the region, according to the National Weather Service.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, snow will continue through early Saturday morning, with final accumulations hinging on the exact positioning and movement of the cold front expected to move in this evening and overnight. Forecasters say confidence is high that timing and stalling potential will determine whether snowfall remains light or ramps up significantly in mountain areas.
If the cold front moves through quickly, lower-end snowfall totals are expected, resulting in lighter accumulations across the Wasatch Range and surrounding northern Utah mountains. However, if the front slows or stalls, snowfall could increase rapidly, producing higher-end totals more consistent with a prolonged winter storm.
Forecast graphics show the potential for several inches of snow in the Wasatch, with localized higher amounts possible in favored terrain near Ogden, Logan, Evanston, Park City, and the Cottonwood Canyons. Higher elevations would see the greatest impact, while valley locations, including the Salt Lake Valley, are expected to see lighter accumulations or mixed precipitation.
The snow is forecast to taper by around 11 a.m. Saturday, but travel impacts may occur overnight and during early morning hours. Mountain passes and canyon roads could become slick, with periods of reduced visibility during heavier snowfall bands.
Drivers heading into the mountains for early weekend travel or recreation are urged to prepare for winter driving conditions, check road restrictions, and monitor updates in case winter weather advisories are issued.
Forecasters emphasize that updates will continue as confidence improves on how the cold front evolves overnight.
