Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southwest Utah and Bryce Canyon Country

Source: NOAA · Southwest Utah

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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Southwest Utah and Bryce Canyon Country, with heavy snow accumulations of up to 12 inches expected through Wednesday afternoon.

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Record type
Winter Storm Warning
Affected area
Southwest Utah
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 Southwest Utah.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Southwest Utah and Bryce Canyon Country. The alert was issued early Tuesday morning and remains in effect through Wednesday afternoon.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Southwest Utah and Bryce Canyon Country. This includes geographic zones UTZ122 and UTZ127.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is forecast for the region. Total snow accumulations are expected to reach between 3 and 7 inches for areas below 7,000 feet. Higher elevations above 7,000 feet are projected to receive between 7 and 12 inches of snow. These conditions are likely to create hazardous winter driving conditions, and traction laws may be enacted by local authorities.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective starting at 8:00 PM MST this evening, Tuesday, February 17. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 18.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to prepare for difficult travel conditions. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For updated winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, residents should visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Southwest Utah and Bryce Canyon Country, with heavy snow accumulations of up to 12 inches expected through Wednesday afternoon.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Southwest Utah. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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