Avalanche Warning
AVWSLC
* WHAT...The avalanche danger for the warning area is HIGH today.
* WHERE...The mountains of northern, central, southwestern, and
southeastern Utah, including the Abajo Range, as well as
southeastern Idaho.
* WHEN...The Warning will be effect from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM Friday.
* IMPACTS...Recent heavy snow combined with strong wind has
created widespread areas of unstable snow. Both human-triggered
and natural avalanches are likely.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avoid all avalanche terrain. Stay off of
and out from slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Carry and know how
to use avalanche rescue equipment. Find safer riding conditions
on slopes less than 30 degrees with no overhead hazard.
From: Feb 19, 2026 12:25
Until: Feb 20, 2026 12:30
Avalanche Warning
AVWSLC
* WHAT...The avalanche danger for the warning area is rising to
HIGH today.
* WHERE...The mountains of Northern, Central, and Southwestern
Utah, as well as Southeastern Idaho.
* WHEN...The Warning will be effect from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM
Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Recent heavy snow combined with strong wind is
creating widespread areas of unstable snow. Both human-triggered
and natural avalanches are likely. Avalanches will increase in
size and likelihood throughout the day.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...What to do...Avoid all avalanche terrain.
Stay off of and out from under slopes steeper than 30 degrees.
Carry and know how to use avalanche rescue equipment. Find safer
riding conditions on slopes less than 30 degrees with no
overhead hazard.
From: Feb 18, 2026 12:23
Until: Feb 19, 2026 12:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.
* WHERE...Southwest Wyoming.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected.
From: Feb 18, 2026 23:57
Until: Feb 19, 2026 03:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet
with locally higher accumulations up to 30 inches across the upper
Cottonwoods. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, and Western Uinta Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions can be expected on all
mountain routes. Traction restrictions are likely.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of heavy snow is expected between
roughly 12 PM to 5 PM, with snowfall rates generally 1 to 2 inches
per hour likely, except exceeding 2 inches per hour in the Upper
Cottonwoods. Northwesterly flow prevailing behind a frontal
passage will result in lingering showers through the end of the
day Wednesday.
From: Feb 18, 2026 09:58
Until: Feb 19, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 14
inches with locally higher amounts up to 18 inches near Park City.
* WHERE...Wasatch Back.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. Traction
restrictions are likely. Snow likely to impact the Wednesday
morning commute, especially through Parleys Canyon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of heavy snow is expected between
roughly 12 PM to 5 PM, with snowfall rates exceeding 1 inch per
hour. Showery conditions will persist through the remainder of the
day.
From: Feb 18, 2026 09:58
Until: Feb 19, 2026 00:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 5 inches with locally
higher amounts up to 8 inches on the northern slope of the Uinta
Mountains.
* WHERE...Southwest Wyoming.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are likely.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is expected between 8 AM
and 2 PM, with more showery conditions continuing through the
remainder of the afternoon.
From: Feb 18, 2026 09:58
Until: Feb 19, 2026 00:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 5 inches with locally
higher amounts up to 8 inches on the northern slope of the Uinta
Mountains.
* WHERE...Southwest Wyoming.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are likely.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is expected between 8 AM
and 2 PM, with more showery conditions continuing through the
remainder of the afternoon.
From: Feb 17, 2026 21:29
Until: Feb 18, 2026 20:00
Avalanche Watch
AVASLC
* WHAT...Heavy snowfall and strong winds are increasing avalanche
danger across the mountains of Northern and Central Utah, as
well as Southwestern Utah and Southeast Idaho. Forecasters at
the Utah Avalanche Center expect dangerous, complex avalanche
conditions to develop on many slopes this week, with large
natural and human-triggered avalanches likely.
* WHERE...The mountains of Northern, Central, and Southwestern
Utah, as well as Southeastern Idaho.
* WHEN...The Watch will be in effect from 6 AM Tuesday through 6
AM Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous avalanche conditions are expected to develop
on many slopes. Avalanches can be triggered on slopes steeper
than 30 degrees. They may also be triggered remotely (from a
distance) or from below.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...What to do...Avoid traveling on or
underneath steep terrain at mid and upper elevations in the
backcountry. Carry and know how to use avalanche rescue
equipment, including a transceiver, shovel, and probe. Find
safer riding conditions on slopes less than 30 degrees with no
overhead hazard.
From: Feb 17, 2026 12:54
Until: Feb 18, 2026 13:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet
with locally higher accumulations up to 30 inches across the upper
Cottonwoods.
* WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, and Western Uinta Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions can be expected on all
mountain routes. Traction restrictions are likely.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of heavy snow is expected between
roughly 5 AM to 11 AM, with snowfall rates generally 1 to 2 inches
per hour likely, except exceeding 2 inches per hour in the Upper
Cottonwoods. Northwesterly flow prevailing behind a frontal
passage will result in lingering showers through the end of the
day Wednesday.
From: Feb 17, 2026 21:29
Until: Feb 18, 2026 12:00
Avalanche Advisory
SABSLC
* WHAT...The Utah Avalanche Center is warning of dangerous
avalanche conditions throughout the mountains of northern Utah
this week, where heavy snowfall and strong winds have created a
CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger. Large and unsurvivable tree
snapping avalanches 4-6 feet deep have already occurred,
multiple riders have been critically buried in an avalanche in
the Brighton backcountry since Friday, and more human-triggered
avalanches are expected, with natural avalanches possible.
* WHERE...For the mountains of Northern Utah, including the
Wasatch Range...Uinta Mountains.
* WHEN...In effect from 6AM MST today to 6AM MST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous avalanche conditions exist on many slopes.
Avalanches are likely to be triggered by anyone traveling on or
below slopes steeper than 30 degrees and may be triggered
remotely (from a distance) or from below. People stepping out of
bounds at a ski area are stepping into the same dangerous
avalanche conditions.
From: Jan 06, 2026 12:53
Until: Jan 07, 2026 13:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches with locally higher amounts for the Bear River range.
* WHERE...Wasatch Mountains I-80 North.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 11 PM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected.
From: Jan 06, 2026 20:43
Until: Jan 07, 2026 11:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches with locally higher amounts for the upper Cottonwoods.
* WHERE...Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Wasatch Mountains South of
I-80, and Western Uinta Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 PM Wednesday to 11 PM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. This snow will
impact travel during the Thursday morning commute.
From: Jan 06, 2026 20:43
Until: Jan 07, 2026 11:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches
with locally higher amounts on the benches.
* WHERE...Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Eastern Box Elder County,
Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and Rush Valleys,
and Wasatch Back.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. This snow will
impact travel during the Thursday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a chance of lake enhanced snowfall
Thursday morning, which would bring greater totals to areas south
to southeast of the Great Salt Lake. There is also a low chance of
lake effect snow Friday morning.
From: Jan 06, 2026 20:43
Until: Jan 07, 2026 11:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulation between 8 to 18
inches expected, mainly above 7500 feet. Locally higher snow
accumulation in excess of 20 inches possible for locations above
8500 feet across the Wasatch and Bear River Ranges.
* WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, and Western Uinta Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times through this morning.
Traction law restrictions may be enacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of heavy snow will persist through
mid morning as a cold front sweeps through the area. Locations
favored under southwest flow such as Provo Canyon and Snowbasin
may see locally higher totals from orographic enhancement.
From: Jan 05, 2026 09:56
Until: Jan 06, 2026 00:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulation between 8 to 18
inches expected, mainly above 7500 feet. Locally higher snow
accumulation to 2 feet expected for locations above 8500 feet
across the Wasatch and Bear River Range.
* WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, and Western Uinta Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times, especially Sunday
afternoon through Monday. Traction law restrictions may be enacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Conditions begin more showery late tonight, continuing through
Sunday afternoon. Snow increases in intensity late Sunday and
persists into Monday.
- Mountain locations favored under southwest flow such as Provo
Canyon and Snowbasin may see locally higher totals from orographic
enhancement.
From: Jan 03, 2026 08:47
Until: Jan 04, 2026 00:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 to 3 inches.
* WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, Western Uinta Mountains, and
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected.
From: Dec 28, 2025 01:58
Until: Dec 28, 2025 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches
with locally up to 2 feet the high Uintas, upper Cottonwoods, and
Bear River Range.
* WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, Western Uinta Mountains, and
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times. Traction law
restrictions may be enacted.
From: Dec 26, 2025 22:26
Until: Dec 27, 2025 13:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches
with locally higher amounts in the High Uintas, Upper Cottonwoods,
and Bear River Range.
* WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, Western Uinta Mountains, and
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times. Traction law
restrictions may be enacted.
From: Dec 26, 2025 13:07
Until: Dec 27, 2025 04:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 to 8
inches for the Wasatch Plateau and Book Cliffs. For the Wasatch
Mountains, expect between 8 to 14 inches with locally higher
amounts up to 18 inches in areas that do well in northwest flow,
such as the Upper Cottonwoods.
* WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, and Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected.
From: Dec 24, 2025 21:01
Until: Dec 25, 2025 12:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory above 9000 feet,
additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. For the
second Winter Weather Advisory, total snow accumulations between 5
and 10 inches, with locally higher amounts up to 12 inches.
* WHERE...Western Uinta Mountains.
* WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 PM MST
Thursday. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 11 AM
Friday to 5 AM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected.
From: Dec 24, 2025 21:01
Until: Dec 25, 2025 12:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations up to 6 to 12 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Western Uinta Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 20, 2025 01:49
Until: Dec 20, 2025 17:00
