Winter Storm Warning Issued for South Central Utah: Up to 10 Inches of Snow Expected

Weather Alerts high NOAA · · South Central Utah

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for South Central Utah, effective from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning, with heavy snow accumulations expected.

Alert Details

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, UT. The alert is effective from 3:00 PM MST on Thursday, February 19, through 9:00 AM MST on Friday, February 20.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers South Central Utah.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to take precautions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For updated winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected throughout the region. Total snow accumulations are forecasted to be between 4 and 10 inches. Heavy snow will build in Thursday afternoon, with the most significant accumulation occurring Thursday evening into Friday. These conditions are expected to result in hazardous winter driving conditions.

Timeline

  • Alert Effective: 3:00 PM MST, Thursday, February 19
  • Peak Accumulation: Thursday evening through Friday morning
  • Alert Expiration: 9:00 AM MST, Friday, February 20

Source: NOAA Official Notice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this weather alerts alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for South Central Utah, effective from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning, with heavy snow accumulations expected.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects South Central Utah. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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