Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued December 25 at 10:59AM MST until December 28 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 25, 2024 - 9:59am
Expires:
December 26, 2024 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow totals from multiple consecutive storms over
several days. See Additional Details for specifics.
* WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, Western Uinta Mountains, and
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could 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 70-90% chance of exceeding 18 inches over a
multi-day period between Thursday and Saturday, with a 20-30%
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 and snow levels rising 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:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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