Winter Storm Warning Issued for Utah's Central Mountains; Up to 15 Inches of Snow Forecast

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Central Mountains. This alert indicates that heavy snow is expected, following an initial period of lighter accumulation.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically impacts the Central Mountains region of Utah.

What You Should Do

Travelers are urged to use caution as winter driving conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov.

Expected Conditions

According to the National Weather Service, an initial warning period will see additional snow accumulations of up to 1 inch. However, a second, more severe wave of heavy snow is expected to bring total accumulations between 9 and 15 inches. Heavy snow will begin to build in Thursday evening, with the most significant accumulation occurring Thursday night into Friday.

Timeline

• Initial Warning: Remains in effect until 5:00 AM MST Thursday morning.
• Main Warning Period: Effective from 5:00 PM MST Thursday afternoon until 6:00 PM MST Friday.
• Peak Impact: Most accumulation is expected Thursday night through Friday.