Wasatch Back
Winter Storm Watch from MON 5:00 PM MST until MON 4:05 AM MST
Issued February, 16 2026 at 4:04 AM - US/Mountain expires February, 16 2026 at 4:05 AM - US/Mountain
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM
MST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and
2 feet with locally higher accumulations up to 3 feet across the
Upper Cottonwoods and Bear River Mountains.
* WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, Western Uinta Mountains, and the
Wasatch Back, including areas near Park City.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions can be expected on all
mountain routes. Traction restrictions are likely.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of heavy snow is expected Monday
night, with snowfall continuing into Tuesday afternoon. A brief
lull is expected Tuesday afternoon before ramping up again Tuesday
evening. Another round of heavy snow is expected mid-day
Wednesday. Very strong winds, peaking Monday evening, will persist
through at least Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For winter road conditions
from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov.
For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including
Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit
weather.gov/slc/winter.
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