SALT LAKE CITY — After a windy day across Utah, a "potent" cold front is forecast to bring heavy snow across the state on Thursday, including the mountains and valleys.
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A Severe Weather Statement was issued for Salt Lake City, West Valley City and West Jordan that expired earlier Thursday afternoon, with warnings for strong winds up to 50 miles per hour and pea-sized hail.
Snow is expected to fall beginning early Thursday afternoon near Cedar City, while the central and northern Utah valleys should see snow starting after 6 p.m. and continue through the night before tapering off Friday morning.
The National Weather Service says the northern valleys could receive between 1-4 inches of snow, and slightly higher amounts in the benches.
Drivers might experience a difficult commute on Thursday afternoon as the storm moves into most areas.
Heavier snow will be found in mountain areas. The northern Utah mountain areas could see between 10-20 inches of snow, with the Cottonwoods receiving even more. The northern mountain valleys should expect up to 8 inches of snow.
A Winter Storm Watch went into effect at 6 a.m. Thursday along the Interstate 15 corridor up and down the state.
As conditions will improve throughout Friday, some snow could fall on Saturday before things clear up again on Sunday.
