Salt Lake City, UT – A major winter storm is set to bring heavy snowfall to Utah’s mountain regions from Thursday morning through late Thursday night, with accumulations potentially reaching up to 3 feet in some areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, the storm will impact the Wasatch Mountains, Western Uinta Mountains, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Central Mountains, and Southern Mountains. Expected snowfall totals range from 10 to 20 inches, with locally favored areas such as the Upper Cottonwoods and Brian Head possibly receiving between 2 and 3 feet.
Travel conditions will be hazardous, especially on mountain passes and highways, including I-80 and Mirror Lake Highway. The Utah Department of Transportation advises drivers to check road conditions before traveling and prepare for potential delays.
Residents and travelers should monitor weather updates and take necessary precautions, including carrying emergency supplies in vehicles. The storm is expected to taper off by early Friday morning.
For updated forecasts, visit weather.gov/saltlakecity. Travel impact information is available at udottraffic.utah.gov.
