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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 >

Current conditions at

SR-224 at Meadows Drive (UT224)

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

no precip

38°F

3°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 06:10 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Alta UT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. West wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 11pm. Steady temperature around 30. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 11pm, then snow between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers before 8am, then snow between 8am and 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. West wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 11pm. Steady temperature around 30. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 11pm, then snow between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Monday
Snow showers before 8am, then snow between 8am and 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
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Point Forecast:
Alta UT
 40.58°N 111.61°W (Elev. 9442 ft)
Last Update:
2:05 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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