Salt Lake City, UT – Drivers traveling in Utah’s high country may need to brace for winter conditions earlier than expected. The first day of fall brought snowfall to the Uinta Mountains Monday afternoon, with slick conditions already forming at Bald Mountain Pass on Mirror Lake Highway.
According to the US National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, rain changed over to snow shortly after 1:20 p.m. at the mountain pass. A Utah Department of Transportation traffic camera showed snow sticking to the ground and roadway shoulders as visibility decreased.
The Bald Mountain Pass sits at an elevation above 10,000 feet, making it one of the earliest locations in Utah to see snow each year. While accumulation appears light for now, officials caution that wet roads can quickly become slippery at higher elevations.
Travelers using State Route 150, also known as Mirror Lake Highway, should remain alert for changing conditions. Weather patterns in the Uinta Mountains often shift rapidly in the fall, creating sudden hazards for commuters and outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Monday’s snowfall underscores Utah’s early transition toward winter weather in the high country. Drivers are advised to monitor forecasts closely, especially for routes above 8,000 feet where rain may continue to switch to snow in coming weeks.
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