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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
151 PM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026

UTZ112-131100-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WW.Y.0014.261012T1951Z-261014T1200Z/
Western Uinta Mountains-
Including the following locations - Mirror Lake Highway and Moon
Lake
151 PM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 8to 14 inches,
  especially for elevations above 9,000ft.

* WHERE...Western Uinta Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times. Traction law
  restrictions may be enacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seasonal roads such as Bald Mountain Pass
  remain open at this time and may pose a significant risk to
  under-prepared travelers. If traveling along high elevation routes,
  be prepared for periods of accumulating road snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For winter road conditions
from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including Official
NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit
weather.gov/slc/winter.

&&

$$

UTZ111-131100-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WW.Y.0014.261013T1200Z-261014T1200Z/
Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-
Including the following locations - Brighton and Alta
151 PM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected, particularly for elevations above 8,500ft.
  Total snow accumulations up to 4 to 6 inches in upper Little and
  Big Cottonwood, with higher amounts expected for elevations above
  9,000ft.

* WHERE...Wasatch Mountains South of I-80.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Early season snowfall on roadways may pose a
  significant risk to under-prepared travelers. While minor snow
  accumulations are expected for upper Little and Big Cottonwood
  Canyon, Guardsman Pass will likely see higher snowfall potential.
  If traveling along this route, be prepared for winter driving
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For winter road conditions
from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov.

For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including Official
NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit
weather.gov/slc/winter.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/saltlakecity.

For information on potential travel impacts visit
http://udottraffic.utah.gov

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