Rain and Snow to Arrive in Utah Thursday After Frigid Night

Utah is waking up to frigid temperatures this Wednesday, but sunny skies will make a return. Despite the sunshine, the cold will linger across the state.

Chilly Daytime Highs Across Utah

Northern Utah will see daytime highs in the mid-to-upper 20s, with higher elevations staying even colder in the teens and low 20s.
Southern Utah will be slightly warmer, with temperatures climbing into the 30s and 40s in typically milder locations.
Clear skies will help brighten the day, but don’t expect much of a warm-up.

Bitter Cold Night Ahead

As the night sets in, temperatures will plummet once again.
Single-digit and teen temperatures are expected in many areas, while far southwestern Utah will drop into the 20s.

Winter Storm Arrives Thursday

A strong winter storm is expected to move into Utah by midday Thursday, bringing widespread snowfall across the state.

Northern and central Utah will see steady snowfall, while St. George may experience a rain-snow mix.
Snow levels will fluctuate, starting near 4,000 feet before rising to around 5,500 feet by Thursday night into Friday morning.
Higher elevations will see all snow, leading to significant accumulations.

As temperatures briefly warm, some lower elevations may transition to cold rain or a rain-snow mix. However, colder air will return Friday night into Saturday morning, bringing another round of snow for valley locations.

Winter Storm Warnings Issued

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all Utah mountain regions from Thursday through Saturday.

Northern and central mountains, Western Uintas, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, and the Wasatch Back: Warning in effect Thursday morning through Saturday afternoon.
Southern Mountains and Bryce Canyon County: Winter Storm Warning ends Friday evening.

Expected Snow Totals

Northern mountains: 1-2 feet, with the Upper Cottonwoods potentially receiving up to 3 feet.
Central mountains: 8-14 inches.
Southern mountains: 10-20 inches.
Mountain valleys: 4-8 inches, while the Wasatch Back could see 8-14 inches.
Valley floors: Accumulation will vary, with dusting to 2 inches expected, while benches could see 2-4 inches.

Weekend Outlook

The storm will taper off on Saturday, with dry conditions returning by Sunday.

Stay updated with the latest weather alerts and forecast details as the storm approaches.

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