SALT LAKE CITY — The morning commute for drivers in some areas of northern Utah will be "significantly impacted" as snow continues to fall to start off the last week of March.
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A winter weather advisory was put in place for Weber, Davis, Salt Lake and Tooele counties, including the Wasatch Mountains that will expire by 10 a.m. Monday.
Some schools called for delayed starts Monday morning, citing winter weather and slick roads as the cause for the delay.
After initially implementing a two-hour delay, Davis School District further moved school instruction to a remote learning day, saying snow accumulation contributed to the decision.
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The National Weather Service reported that significant weather impacts would be seen across the northern and central Wasatch Front as well as adjacent mountain routes such as Parleys Canyon.
As of 8:30 a.m., experts reported areas in northern Salt Lake County through Ogden had received between six to twelve inches of snow.
8:24 AM radar update shows snow extending from northern Salt Lake county up through Ogden. Many roads are snow covered as some areas have received between 6-12” of snow. Snow will start to taper off by noon. #utwx pic.twitter.com/Onj7FXoWvW
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) March 27, 2023
Utah Transit Authority reported that due to "hazardous road conditions" buses in Ogden are on snow routing. "Routes 33, 39, and 45 are currently on snow routing and will not go east of Highland Dr or 2300 E.," UTA announced.
Due to hazardous road conditions, all buses in Ogden are currently on snow routing. Routes 33, 39, and 45 are currently on snow routing and will not go east of Highland Dr or 2300 E. Please visit https://t.co/OeAL00zJjH to see how your route may be affected.
— Utah Transit Authority - UTA (@RideUTA) March 27, 2023
The Utah Department of Transportation warned that Monday morning, drivers will need to use "high caution" while traveling in many northern Utah areas due to the quickly accumulating snow.
Over the weekend, Utah Highway Patrol reported troopers responded to more than 300 crashes across the state, with fast-moving spring snow storms quickly impacting road conditions.
They remind driver that speed, aggressive and distracted driving don't mix with wet, snowy and ice covered roads and urge Utahns to pack their patience when heading out in a storm.
The Weber County Sheriff's Office said that due to the recent snowfall, the North Ogden Divide would be closed until Tuesday evening to allow for crews to use equipment to clear the snow from the roads.
By Monday afternoon, the snow will taper off and sunshine will peek through what has been cloudy skies over the last several days.
On Tuesday, Utah is in for a special treat as the state will have temperatures in the 50s with sunny skies. Don't get used to it though as more stormy weather is expected Wednesday and for the rest of the week.
