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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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 01:10 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Alta UT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 01:32am until January 2, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 01:32am until January 2, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 8am. High near 28. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South wind 10 to 13 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers before 11am, then snow after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 29. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 8am. High near 28. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South wind 10 to 13 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow showers before 11am, then snow after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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Point Forecast:
Alta UT
 40.58°N 111.61°W (Elev. 9442 ft)
Last Update:
2:19 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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