Salt Lake City, UT – Active weather returns across Utah this weekend as the first of two storm systems brings widespread mountain snow between Saturday and early Monday. Valley rain and high-elevation snowfall will develop beginning around midday Saturday, with precipitation spreading from southwest to northeast.
According to the National Weather Service Salt Lake City office, snow levels will drop to around 7,000 feet during the storm, with the highest terrain above 8,000 feet receiving the most accumulation. Forecast maps show notable snowfall across mountain ranges statewide, and valley rainfall in southwest Utah may exceed one inch.
Winter driving conditions are possible over many mountain passes from Saturday afternoon through Monday morning. Reduced visibility, slushy roads, and periods of heavier snow may create hazardous travel for those heading through higher elevations.
This storm marks the start of a more active pattern. Model guidance indicates that a second system will arrive late Monday through Wednesday. While snowfall totals from this next round are still uncertain, forecasters say the system is likely to be colder, with the potential for even greater snowfall across Utah’s mountains.
Residents planning weekend or early-week travel should monitor updates and prepare for winter-like conditions, particularly across canyon routes and higher terrain.
