SALT LAKE CITY — After multiple days of above-average temperatures in the 50s, an incoming storm through the weekend dropped temperatures and snow to northern Utah.
Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories were issued ahead of Friday's storm that will bring snow to the mountains and valleys during the morning hours.
Early Friday morning, the snow started to blanket mountain areas. Snowbasin reported six inches of snow fell during the overnight hours while crews hit the road early in the Cottonwood Canyons to get snow cleared out.
The traction law was put in place for most mountain routes on Friday, meaning vehicles wanting to travel through a canyon need to have certain qualifications for safety.
A weak storm brushed Utah Thursday, bringing a bit of valley rain and mountain snow to some northern areas. Temperatures are dropping with a high of 47 degrees expected in Salt Lake City Thursday.
The stronger, colder storm will make snow more likely on Friday which may bring significant totals to northern Utah.
The National Weather Service reports northern mountains could get anywhere from 8-16 inches of fresh powder, with higher amounts in the upper Cottonwood Canyons and Logan mountains.
Be prepared for the heaviest storm impacts on Friday morning, which could make for tough conditions during the morning commute.
On Saturday, the storm moves out and Utah will have a little break before another system on Sunday into Monday.
Once again, the expected storm is weak, so the National Weather Service is uncertain about exactly how much precipitation Utah could receive.
NWS reports the best totals will likely be closer to the border between Utah and Idaho.
