Goodbye, early spring; storm may bring snow to northern Utah tonight
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and last updated 2021-03-08 13:51:29-05
SALT LAKE CITY â The practically spring-like weather conditions enjoyed by Utahns over the weekend will disappear by Monday night.
A storm is forecast to move into northern Utah late Monday with snow possible overnight as the temperatures drop to the low 30s. Until then, a rain chance of 40 percent exists between 8 to 11 p.m.
Another beautiful day in store tomorrow, though with gusty winds across the region. Cold, wet weather envelopes the region Tuesday into at least Thursday, reminding us it s still early spring, meteorologically speaking of course! See the deets below. #utwxpic.twitter.com/xPmy9RRoBa NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) March 7, 2021
UDOT advises drivers to stay off the roads until after 10 a.m. as snowfall hits Wasatch Front
The Utah Department of Transportation advises drivers to stay off the roads until 10 a.m., all morning if possible.
and last updated 2021-02-17 15:17:48-05
The Utah Department of Transportation has issued a travel warning for Wednesday that advises commuters to stay home until after 10 a.m.
âAcross the Wasatch front, we are asking people if they have the flexibility to stay off the roads if possible until 10 a.m. That s when the storm should subside, UDOT spokesman John Gleason said. âBut we re expecting several inches of road snow throughout the Salt Lake, Davis and Tooele valleys.â
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The National Weather Service has a winter storm warning for the Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys in effect until 5 p.m. This story and more in the Wednesday Morning News Brief.
Wednesday morning, February 17, 2021
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Winter Storm
The National Weather Service has a winter storm warning for the Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys in effect until 5 p.m. There could be 8 inches of new snow in the valley a foot of snow on the benches. Roads may be slippery, and officials recommend caution during periods of low visibility.
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