Impending Snowfall and Strong Winds to Impact Utah's Mountain Areas

Takeaways:

• Strong southerly winds are expected to bring a spring cold front to Utah, with a high wind warning in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday, causing gusts up to 55 mph in the eastern valleys.

• The winds have already caused damage, including a blown-out stained glass panel at the Saratoga Springs Temple and disrupted backyard items and garbage cans in residential areas. Additionally, the winds have affected traffic, with three semi-trucks rolling over on Interstate 80 and the closure of westbound I-80 to semis and trailers.

• The National Weather Service advises people to stay indoors to avoid wind-blown dust and anticipates some precipitation following the wind, with the possibility of snow in the valleys and one to two feet of snow in the Wasatch Mountains.

• Road conditions are expected to be wet and potentially hazardous in mountain routes, with snow showers continuing throughout the weekend and the heaviest snowfall predicted around noon Saturday.

• After the weekend, temperatures are forecasted to rise and remain steady for the rest of the week.

References:

[1] Strong weekend winds expected to bring snow to Utah’s mountains. Link

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