Winter Storm Warning Issued for Wasatch Mountains and Western Uinta Mountains Through Thursday
Weather Alerts high NOAA · · Northern Utah Mountains
A major winter storm is expected to bring up to 3 feet of snow and very strong winds to the Wasatch Mountains and surrounding areas starting Monday evening.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several mountain ranges in Utah. The alert is effective from 5:00 PM MST on Monday, February 16, through 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions:
- Wasatch Mountains (I-80 North and South of I-80)
- Western Uinta Mountains
- Wasatch Back, including the Park City area
- Upper Cottonwoods and Bear River Mountains
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to take the following precautions:
- If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle for emergencies.
- Expect winter driving conditions on all mountain routes and be prepared for likely traction restrictions.
- Monitor the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) for updated road conditions at udottraffic.utah.gov.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total accumulations are expected to be between 1 and 2 feet. Locally higher amounts of up to 3 feet are possible across the Upper Cottonwoods and Bear River Mountains.
- Wind: Very strong winds are forecast to peak Monday evening and persist through at least Wednesday.
- Impacts: Heavy snow and strong winds will create hazardous driving conditions on all mountain routes.
Timeline
- Onset: The warning begins at 5:00 PM MST Monday, February 16.
- Monday Night - Tuesday Afternoon: A period of heavy snow is expected.
- Tuesday Afternoon: A brief lull in snowfall is anticipated.
- Tuesday Evening: Snowfall is expected to ramp up again.
- Wednesday: Another round of heavy snow is forecast for mid-day.
- Expiration: The warning is scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM MST Thursday, February 19.
Source: NOAA Official Notice