A mix of rain and snow is expected to sweep across Utah starting Thursday afternoon, potentially creating hazardous driving conditions for commuters.
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) issued a “Road Weather Alert” Thursday morning in preparation for the multi-day storm that will impact highways across the state. The I-15 corridor is expected to experience the most significant effects, particularly north of Bountiful, where road conditions may deteriorate by evening. In contrast, areas south of Davis County are likely to see lighter snowfall with slightly warmer temperatures, preventing widespread snow accumulation on roads.
“Heavier snowfall is expected in the mountains, particularly on high-elevation routes, from Thursday into Friday,” UDOT warned. “By Thursday night, increasing temperatures will raise snow levels, leading to a rain/snow mix across many urban areas, including the Wasatch Front. However, conditions could shift back to all snow late Friday night as temperatures drop again.”
Strong Winds to Accompany Storm
In addition to precipitation, high winds are expected throughout Utah, with gusts between 30-40 mph statewide. I-80 in Tooele County could see stronger gusts reaching 40-50 mph, potentially affecting travel safety.
Highway Impact List
UDOT has identified several highways that may be significantly impacted by the storm:
- I-15: Idaho border to Bountiful; Scipio Summit; Cove Fort to south of Beaver
- I-215: East bench
- I-80: Entire route
- I-84: Entire route
- I-70: Clear Creek Summit, Salina east over San Rafael Swell
- US-40: Entire route
- US-6: Eureka, Red Narrows, Soldier’s Summit to Price Canyon
- US-89: Kanab to Sevier, Gunnison to US-6, Bountiful to Idaho
- US-91: Entire route
- US-50: Entire route
- US-191: Wyoming border to north of Vernal, Duchesne to Helper, Price to north of Green River, south of Moab to Bluff
- SR-190: Big Cottonwood Canyon
- SR-210: Little Cottonwood Canyon
- SR-158: Powder Mountain
- SR-224: Entire route
- SR-16, SR-39, SR-35, SR-31, SR-30, SR-36, SR-20, SR-153, SR-143, SR-14, SR-44, SR-43: Entire routes
Drivers are encouraged to check road conditions before traveling and prepare for possible delay.
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