Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southern Utah Mountains; Up to 30 Inches of Snow Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Utah's Southern Mountains, forecasting heavy snow and strong winds through Wednesday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Utah Mountains
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Salt Lake City
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Utah Mountains.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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