Cedar City, Utah – Snow is piling up across Utah’s southern mountains, with up to 15 inches expected above 9,000 feet by early Tuesday, creating potentially hazardous travel conditions during the overnight hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday for high-elevation areas including Brian Head and Alton. Snowfall will intensify Sunday and Monday afternoons, bringing moderate to heavy bursts that could blanket upper sections of SR-12 and other mountain routes.
While daylight travel is expected to be less impacted, nighttime temperatures will drop enough for accumulation and slick road conditions at higher elevations. Outdoor recreationists should use caution and be prepared for sudden weather changes, especially those venturing into backcountry or alpine terrain.
The advisory does not anticipate widespread impacts below 9,000 feet but warns that sudden snowfall and wind gusts could lead to poor visibility and temporary road hazards above that threshold.
Snow showers are expected to taper off Tuesday morning, but travelers are urged to monitor updates from UDOT Traffic and delay high-mountain travel where possible. Additional advisories may be issued if snowfall intensifies.
