Mountain travel in northern Utah is likely to be difficult until Monday as snow continues to fall across the Wasatch and Western Uinta Mountains, with heavy snow producing hazardous driving conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, a Winter Weather Advisory is in force for the Wasatch Mountains north and south of I-80, as well as the Western Uinta Mountains, until Monday night. Snow accumulations are forecast to reach 8 to 18 inches above 7,500 feet, with localized amounts exceeding two feet in the Wasatch and Bear River Ranges.
Snow cover is predicted to increase Sunday afternoon, with the heaviest snowfall occurring overnight and lasting until Monday morning. Areas favored by southwest flow, such as Provo Canyon, Snowbasin, Alta, Brighton, Logan Summit, Mantua, and parts of the Mirror Lake Highway, may receive increased accumulations due to terrain-driven enhancement.
Travel disruptions are likely to grow from late Sunday to Monday morning, when roads become snow-packed and visibility reduces at times. Officials from the Utah Department of Transportation caution that the imposition of traction laws on mountain routes could lead to delays during peak travel periods.
Drivers should slow down, allow extra time, and carry winter safety gear when traversing mountain passes. Snow is forecast to subside later Monday evening, but more advisories may be issued if snowfall increases or lasts longer than expected.
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