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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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 05:50 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Alta UT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 06:27am until January 2, 11:00am
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 06:27am until January 2, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 28. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 10 to 14 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 29. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 30. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 28. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 10 to 14 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 29. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, 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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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alta UT
 40.6°N 111.64°W (Elev. 9800 ft)
Last Update:
2:04 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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