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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 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 03 Jan 05:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW 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 rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, mainly before 2am. Steady temperature around 39. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow showers before 8pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow, mainly before 2am. Steady temperature around 39. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers before 8pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Alta UT
 40.64°N 111.71°W (Elev. 7106 ft)
Last Update:
4:15 am MST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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