Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central Mountains and Wasatch Plateau Through Thursday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Central Mountains and Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs. The alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Central Mountains and the Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs region. This includes the Manti-Skyline and surrounding high-elevation areas within the Wasatch Plateau.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are urged to prepare for hazardous conditions. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travelers should also be aware that traction laws may be enacted. For updated winter road conditions, visit the Utah Department of Transportation at www.udottraffic.utah.gov.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected across the region. Total snow accumulations are forecasted to be between 7 and 14 inches. Localized areas along the Manti-Skyline and Wasatch Plateau may see higher totals, with up to 18 inches of snow possible. These conditions will likely result in difficult winter driving conditions.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning was issued at 2:44 AM MST on February 17 and will continue through 5:00 AM MST on Thursday, February 19.