Salt Lake City, UT – A winter storm is set to return to northern Utah and southwest Wyoming this weekend, bringing heavy mountain snow that could significantly impact travel through early Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, the storm will develop Saturday evening and intensify overnight, with the heaviest snowfall expected late Sunday into Monday. Most mountain locations above 7,500 feet are forecast to receive between 8 and 18 inches of snow, while areas above 8,500 feet could see accumulations approaching 2 feet.
Forecasters say snowfall will begin as lighter showers Saturday evening before becoming more widespread and persistent. The most impacted areas include the Wasatch Range and Bear River Range, where winter driving conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly as snow piles up.
While valley locations are expected to see limited impacts, mountain passes and higher-elevation roadways may become snow-covered and slick. Transportation officials warn that drivers heading into the mountains should prepare for winter conditions, including reduced visibility, chain restrictions, and possible delays.
The National Weather Service classifies the overall risk as minor to moderate, but notes that impacts can increase rapidly in high terrain during periods of heavier snowfall. Travelers are urged to slow down, allow extra travel time, and check road conditions before departing. Up-to-date traffic and road information is available through the Utah Department of Transportation.
Residents and visitors planning weekend travel into northern Utah’s mountains should closely monitor forecasts and weather alerts as conditions evolve through Monday.
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