WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80; WESTERN UINTA… — * WHAT...Snow expected, primarily for elevations above 8000ft. Total snow accumulations 8 to 12 inches. Locally higher snow accumulations above 10000ft within Little and Big Cottonwood and Uintas 18 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Wasatch Mountains South of I-80 and Western Uinta Mountains.
* WHEN...From 9 PM MDT this evening to 11 AM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times. Traction law restrictions may be enacted. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter weather in Wasatch Mountains South of I-80; Western Uinta Mountains makes roads dangerous, increases the risk of power loss, and can cause cold-related injury during outages. Stranded vehicles are a common hazard.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Expect a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated power-outage risk, and heating stress during any extended loss of service.
Recommended steps: avoid non-essential travel; keep heat sources clear and ventilated; have blankets and a way to charge a phone; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this winter storm and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS