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

UTZ111-132100-
/O.EXT.KSLC.WW.Y.0014.261013T0359Z-261014T1200Z/
Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-
Including the following locations - Alta and Brighton
959 PM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026

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

* WHAT...Snow expected, particularly for elevations above 8,500ft.
  Total snow accumulations of 3 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...Until 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.

&&

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UTZ112-132100-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-261014T1200Z/
Western Uinta Mountains-
Including the following locations - Moon Lake and Mirror Lake
Highway
959 PM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Western Uinta Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected.

* 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.

&&

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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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