Winter Weather Advisory for Western Uinta Mountains: Up to 14 Inches of Snow Expected

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, UT, for the Western Uinta Mountains. This advisory is in effect from October 12 at 9:59 PM MDT until October 14 at 6:00 AM MDT.

Residents and travelers in the Western Uinta Mountains should prepare for significant snowfall. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches are expected, with higher amounts anticipated above 9,000 feet elevation.

Winter driving conditions are expected. The National Weather Service advises slowing down and using caution while traveling. Seasonal roads, including Bald Mountain Pass, are currently open but may present a significant risk to unprepared travelers. Be prepared for periods of accumulating road snow if traveling along high-elevation routes.

For current winter road conditions, visit the Utah Department of Transportation at udottraffic.utah.gov. For detailed snowfall forecasts, including official NWS forecasts and high-end/low-end amounts, visit weather.gov/slc/winter.