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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.

light precip

36°F

2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 1.58 mi
Last update 02 Jan 03:50 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Alta UT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 04:17am until January 2, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 04:17am until January 2, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 29. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 27 by 2am. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.

    Low: 24 °F⇑

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 26. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 29. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 27 by 2am. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 26. South wind 11 to 15 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 29. 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 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
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Point Forecast:
Alta UT
 40.58°N 111.61°W (Elev. 9442 ft)
Last Update:
2:04 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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