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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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed ESE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 11:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Alta UT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. South wind 11 to 14 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 11pm. Steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °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 26. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °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 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. South wind 11 to 14 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 11pm. Steady temperature around 32. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 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 31. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 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 26. Southwest wind 11 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 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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Point Forecast:
Alta UT
 40.6°N 111.64°W (Elev. 9800 ft)
Last Update:
2:05 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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