Winter Storm Warning Issued for Wasatch Mountains and Western Uinta Mountains Through Thursday
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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 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.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Utah Mountains
- 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 Northern Utah Mountains.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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