Winter Storm Warning Issued for Utah's Southern Mountains: Up to 18 Inches of Snow Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Southern Mountains of Utah, forecasting heavy snow accumulations of 9 to 18 inches through Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Mountains, 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 Southern Mountains, Utah.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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