Don’t put away your powder skis quite yet Utah, another storm is on the way after a week long system blanketed the Beehive State in the white stuff. NOAA has issued a storm warning calling for 1-2ft of snow.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 823 AM MST Mon Feb 27 2017 UTZ008>010-517-280000- /O.CON.KSLC.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170228T1100Z/ Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-Western Uinta Mountains- Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-Central Mountains- Including the cities of Alta, Brighton, Mirror Lake Highway, Scofield, Cove Fort, Koosharem, and Fish Lake 823 AM MST Mon Feb 27 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MST TUESDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...The Wasatch Mountains from I-80 southward, Western Uinta Mountains, Wasatch Plateau, Book Cliffs, and Central Mountains. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...1 to 2 feet. * TIMING...Snow will continue to increase this morning, becoming heavy at times through this evening before diminishing overnight. * WINDS...Gusts to around 60 mph along exposed ridgelines resulting in blowing snow. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected with snow covered roadways and poor visibility on all mountain routes, including both commutes through Parleys Canyon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means a mixture of heavy snow and strong winds are expected or occurring. Driving conditions may be hazardous. Use caution. Be prepared for sudden restrictions in visibility due to blowing snow. Keep a winter storm survival kit in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
