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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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Jan 04:10 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Alta UT

Winter Weather Advisory January 3, 11:00pm until January 5, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 8pm, then snow between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers before 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. 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 8pm, then snow between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Monday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers before 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
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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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alta UT
 40.6°N 111.61°W (Elev. 10108 ft)
Last Update:
4:15 am MST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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