Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southern Utah Mountains; Up to 30 Inches of Snow Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Southern Mountains of Utah. The alert was issued at 4:04 AM MST on February 16 and remains in effect until 5:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 18.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Southern Mountains region of Utah. This includes high-elevation areas near Brian Head and the Tushar Mountains.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to take the following precautions:

• Travel Safety: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
• Road Conditions: Monitor the Utah Department of Transportation for winter road conditions at www.udottraffic.utah.gov.
• Traction Requirements: Be prepared for traction restrictions, which are likely on all mountain routes.

Expected Conditions

• Snow Accumulations: Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 8 and 18 inches. Locally higher amounts of 24 to 30 inches are forecast near Brian Head and in the Tushar Mountains.
• Wind: Very strong winds are expected to peak Monday evening and will persist through at least Wednesday.
• Travel Impacts: Winter driving conditions are expected across all mountain routes within the warning area.

Timeline

• Onset: The warning begins at 5:00 PM MST this afternoon, Monday, February 16.
• Duration: A period of heavy snow is expected Monday night, continuing into Tuesday afternoon.
• Lull: A brief lull in activity is expected Tuesday afternoon.
• Secondary Surge: Snowfall will ramp up again Tuesday evening, with another round of heavy snow expected mid-day Wednesday.
• Expiration: The alert is scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 18.