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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SR-224 at Meadows Drive (UT224)

Lat: 40.6757°NLon: 111.52115°WElev: 6697.0ft.

no precip

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Jan 06:50 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Alta UT

Winter Weather Advisory January 3, 11:00pm until January 5, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 8pm, then snow between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers before 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 8pm, then snow between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Monday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers before 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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Point Forecast:
Alta UT
 40.58°N 111.64°W (Elev. 9436 ft)
Last Update:
4:15 am MST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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