NOAA: 8-18″ of Snow Forecast for Utah Tonight-Tuesday

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Photo courtesy of NOAA 10/11/21

The NOAA has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Wasatch Mountains south of I-80 in Utah including Alta, Brighton, Mirror Lake Highway, Moon Lake, Scofield, Indian Canyon, Cove Fort, Fish Lake, Joes Valley, Brian Head, and Alton from Monday, October 11 to Tuesday, October 12. 

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to
  8 to 18 inches with locally higher amounts.

* WHERE...Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Western Uinta
  Mountains, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Central Mountains and
  Southern Mountains.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday evening.
Screenshot courtesy NOAA 10/11/21

Snow accumulation of 8-18 inches is possible through Tuesday across Utah’s Mountains. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect Monday evening through Tuesday for these locations.

The NOAA reports that the best chance for accumulating valley snow will be in central and southern Utah. Portions of the I-15 corridor, particularly on summits between Nephi and Cedar City are expected to have winter driving conditions Monday night/Tuesday along with other mountain routes.

Photo courtesy of NOAA 10/10/21

Current Conditions at Alta Ski Area 

Screenshot courtesy of Alta Ski Area 10/11/21
Screenshot courtesy of Alta Ski Area 10/11/21
Screenshot courtesy of Alta Ski Area 10/11/21
Screenshot courtesy of Alta Ski Area 10/11/21

 


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