Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued December 26 at 4:02PM MST until December 28 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 26, 2024 - 3:02pm
Expires:
December 27, 2024 - 6:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow totals from multiple consecutive storms through
Saturday night. See Additional Details for specifics.
* WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, Western Uinta Mountains, and
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times. Traction law
restrictions may be enacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas favored by moist northwest flow such as
the Upper Cottonwoods, Ben Lomond Peak vicinity, and the Bear
River Mountains have a near 100% chance of exceeding 18 inches
over a multi-day period between Thursday and Saturday, with a
30-40% chance of exceeding 30 inches. The highest chances are
farther north in the Bear River Mountains. The snow will be denser
than normal, with warming temperatures bringing rising snow levels
through the weekend. There is further possibility of an additional
storm Sunday into Monday which would bring a return to colder
temperatures and shift the threat of snow southward.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For winter road conditions
from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov.
For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including
Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit
weather.gov/slc/winter.
Area Description:
Wasatch Mountains I-80 North; Wasatch Mountains South of I-80; Western Uinta Mountains; Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT