Winter Weather Advisory issued October 12 at 1:51PM MDT until October 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

**Winter Weather Advisory issued October 12 at 1:51PM MDT until October 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT**

* WHAT...Snow expected, particularly for elevations above 8,500ft. Total snow accumulations up to 4 to 6 inches in upper Little and Big Cottonwood, with higher amounts expected for elevations above 9,000ft.

* WHERE...Wasatch Mountains South of I-80.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Early season snowfall on roadways may pose a significant risk to under-prepared travelers. While minor snow accumulations are expected for upper Little and Big Cottonwood Canyon, Guardsman Pass will likely see higher snowfall potential. If traveling along this route, be prepared for winter driving conditions.

**What You Should Do:**

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit weather.gov/slc/winter.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Salt Lake City UT

- **Effective:** Oct 12, 2026 1:51 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Oct 13, 2026 5:00 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*