A major winter storm will impact the area today through Thursday morning.
Out ahead of the storm, strong winds will develop across southern Utah in the afternoon and into Wednesday morning. Southwest winds could gust above 55 mph in some areas and residents are advised to secure anything that might get blown around and cause property damage.
Valley rain and mountain snow showers will become widespread across northern Utah by the afternoon. Any rain will quickly change over to heavy snow behind a strong cold front by mid to late afternoon. This could have a big impact on the evening commute. More heavy snow is likely tonight and early Wednesday. Snow will continue through tomorrow and then taper off Wednesday evening into Thursday morning.
It's a great idea to leave early for the commute across Northern Utah this evening. If you have the option to work from home or to postpone travel Wednesday morning, consider doing so.
SALT LAKE CITY
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with rain & snow showers developing in the morning, then changing over entirely to snow in the afternoon. Accumulation around an inch. Highs: Mid 40s.
Tuesday Night: Colder with heavy snow at times. 6-12 inches possible on the valley floor with more on benches. Lows: Mid 20s.
ST. GEORGE
Tuesday: Becoming partly cloudy. SW winds increasing to 30-40 mph, possibly gusting near 65 mph in the afternoon and evening. Highs: Low 60s.
Tuesday Night: Very windy. A chance of rain in the evening, then changing to snow after midnight. Little or no accumulation expected. Lows: Mid 30s.
