Salt Lake City, Utah – A marginal winter weather pattern may influence parts of Utah late next week, with limited chances for rain and snow holding near 40 percent between Jan 20 and Jan 26. While a few systems may pass through the region, the overall setup suggests winter impacts will remain localized and generally low for most communities.
According to the National Weather Service and the Climate Prediction Center, Utah lies on the western edge of a broader precipitation signal focused farther east across the Plains and Midwest. As a result, moisture availability across the Great Basin remains limited, keeping precipitation chances below average for many areas.
Along the Wasatch Front, including Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, and Logan, any precipitation that develops is more likely to be light and intermittent. Valley locations may see rain during milder daytime periods, with brief rain-snow mixes possible overnight or early in the morning when temperatures dip closer to freezing.
Snow chances increase across higher elevations, including the Wasatch Mountains, Uintas, and central mountain ranges. Even there, snowfall appears light and scattered at this time, with no strong signal for prolonged or high-impact winter storms. Accumulations, if they occur, would likely be limited to favored terrain.
Southern Utah, including St. George and Cedar City, is expected to remain mostly dry, with only isolated rain showers possible if systems track far enough south.
Because precipitation chances remain limited, widespread travel disruptions are not anticipated. However, drivers traveling through mountain passes should watch for slick spots during colder periods.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated outlooks as confidence improves closer to late January. At this stage, winter weather impacts across Utah are expected to remain limited, with any advisories dependent on wetter or colder trends developing closer to the timeframe.
