Salt Lake City, UT – A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect across Utah’s southern mountains through early Monday morning, with accumulating snow and hazardous travel expected at higher elevations. The advisory, issued by the National Weather Service (NWS), continues until 5 a.m. Monday, affecting areas including Brian Head, Alton, and surrounding high-country terrain.
According to the NWS, snowfall totals will vary significantly with elevation. Peaks above 9,000 feet may receive 6 to 12 inches, while elevations between 7,500 and 9,000 feet are forecast to see 2 to 6 inches. Snow levels, which began near 9,500 to 10,000 feet early Sunday, will steadily drop through the day, reaching 7,500 feet by afternoon and falling to near 6,500–7,000 feet in heavier bands tonight.
These lowering snow levels will expand travel impacts across mountain routes, with winter driving conditions likely on roads above 9,500 feet Sunday morning and on routes at or above 8,000 feet by the afternoon. Forecasters note that the most significant disruptions will occur during periods of heavier precipitation, when visibility may quickly decrease.
Drivers traveling through the southern mountains—including popular recreation and ski areas—should be prepared for rapidly changing weather and snow-covered roads. The Utah Department of Transportation recommends monitoring real-time updates at udottraffic.utah.gov, especially for higher passes and backcountry approaches.
While snowfall will ease toward early Monday morning, slick spots and lingering impacts may continue into the start of the workweek as temperatures remain cold and snow levels stay low.
For detailed snowfall graphics and updated forecasts, residents can visit weather.gov/slc/winter.
