SALT LAKE CITY — The big winter storm hitting Utah is creating some travel problems and causing concern about avalanches in Utah's back country.
Here is a running list of developments on this Christmas Eve.
11:15 A.M.
⚠️#CrashUpdate⚠️ A tow truck is on scene to clear the vehicle, expect intermittent delays as the vehicle is removed. #SR210 https://t.co/v91orfgO64 pic.twitter.com/7R2XNC3iNP
— UDOT Cottonwood Canyons (@UDOTcottonwoods) December 24, 2021
10:35 A.M.
⚠️#CrashAlert⚠️ Attention #LCC #SR210 travelers, vehicle crash near Tanner’s (MP 8). @UPDSL & @UtahDOT on scene. Please travel with caution in the area while crews work to remove the vehicle. pic.twitter.com/N50EAMjMNX
— UDOT Cottonwood Canyons (@UDOTcottonwoods) December 24, 2021
10:25 A.M.
🚨#RoadWeatherUpdate🚨
— UDOT Cottonwood Canyons (@UDOTcottonwoods) December 24, 2021
The #TractionLaw has been lifted in Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons. #SR190 #SR210@UDOTTRAFFIC @UDOTRegionTwo @AltaCentral @AltaSkiArea @SnowbirdAlerts @SolitudeMTN @BrightonResort @UPDSL @alta_of @brightonUT pic.twitter.com/6mO2TaHm0a
9:55 A.M.
All Canyons Village parking is at CAPACITY. Please park at Park City High School or paid parking in the upper village lots. https://t.co/JzgHOopJFe @PCski
— ParkCityMtnAlert (@PCMtnAlert) December 24, 2021
9:50 A.M.
10 inches of heavy and wet snow (plus lots of rain before that)…and still dumping in Fairview. Power has been out since 6:30. Happy Christmas Eve! pic.twitter.com/D1s4hg7pZ2
— Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) December 24, 2021
9:30 A.M.
👋 ‼️Attention BCC #SR190 travelers, parking FULL at BOTH resorts. Plan your day accordingly and take the @RideUTA ski bus or come up later when parking is available. #TravelWise‼️⬇️ https://t.co/n09osn6qCZ
— UDOT Cottonwood Canyons (@UDOTcottonwoods) December 24, 2021
9:10 A.M.
👋 Parking is filling up for @SolitudeMTN, please make sure you are checking their parking cameras before heading up. #TravelWise #SR190 https://t.co/wF3P84zj9A
— UDOT Cottonwood Canyons (@UDOTcottonwoods) December 24, 2021
8:50 A.M.
Driver Alert: SR-31 is closed between Fairview (MP 2) and Huntington (MP 42) due to winter weather and road conditions. Unknown duration, use an alternate route. Check the UDOT Traffic App or @waze for updates. @UDOTRegionFour
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) December 24, 2021
8:45 A.M.
👋 Travelers headed up #SR190, parking status update from @SolitudeMTN. #TravelWise today and consider taking the @RideUTA ski bus. ⬇️ https://t.co/Oc0Eiqyzn3
— UDOT Cottonwood Canyons (@UDOTcottonwoods) December 24, 2021
8:40 A.M.
Driver Alert: SR-143 is closed both directions between MP 17, 1 mile south of Brian Head and MP 27, 11 miles south east of Brian Head, due to winter weather and road conditions. Unknown duration, use an alt route. Check the UDOT Traffic App or @waze for updates. @UDOTRegionFour
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) December 24, 2021
8:35 A.M.
#RoadUpdate 👋 LCC travelers, steady stream of uphill visitors this AM. Traffic is moving but delays are possible. #TravelWise and give the @RideUTA ski bus a try today. #SR210 pic.twitter.com/oJ8MbywdVY
— UDOT Cottonwood Canyons (@UDOTcottonwoods) December 24, 2021
8 A.M.
Merry Christmas Eve! We’ve received 8“ of snow and Hidden Lake, Timberline, and Sundown lifts & lodges are open. Night skiing will be closed tonight, Dec. 24th. All tickets and season passes can be picked up at the Timberline Ticket Window ONLY! pic.twitter.com/CW3O47bCaC
— Powder Mountain (@PowMow) December 24, 2021
7:20 A.M.
🚧 #RoadClosureUpdate 🚧
— UDOT Cottonwood Canyons (@UDOTcottonwoods) December 24, 2021
The #SR210 bypass road and Superior/Hellgate Mainline section of #SR210 is OPEN. @UDOTTRAFFIC @AltaCentral @AltaSkiArea @alta_of @SnowbirdAlerts https://t.co/BaQ62w3WAR
7:00 A.M.
The UAC has issued an avalanche warning on 12/24/2021 with a High avalanche danger almost statewide. Avoid all avalanche terrain - slopes approaching 30° or steeper. Visit https://t.co/xRuSiGkeC7 for details. pic.twitter.com/wuD0ReMury
— UtahAvalancheCenter (@UACwasatch) December 24, 2021
