Winter Storm Warning Issued for Utah's Southern Mountains: Up to 18 Inches of Snow Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Salt Lake City has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Southern Mountains of Utah. This alert was issued early Thursday morning as heavy snow is expected to impact the region, creating hazardous conditions for residents and travelers.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this warning is limited to the Southern Mountains of Utah (Zone UTZ125).

What You Should Do

If you must travel, the NWS advises keeping 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, residents are encouraged to visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov. Additional graphical snowfall forecasts can be found at weather.gov/slc/winter.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is the primary hazard with this weather event. Total snow accumulations are forecast to be between 9 and 18 inches. Officials warn that winter driving conditions are expected throughout the duration of the storm. Heavy snow is expected to build in Thursday afternoon, with the most significant accumulation occurring Thursday evening into Friday morning.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective starting at 1:00 PM MST on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 9:00 AM MST on Friday, February 20, 2026.