SALT LAKE CITY — Although the Salt Lake Valley avoided the worst of the heavy snowfall across northern Utah on Saturday, snow and rain remain in the forecast for Sunday.
Despite the lack of snow in the valleys, large amounts of snowfall in the mountains led the Utah Avalanche Center to declare the avalanche danger as "extreme" and "extraordinarily dangerous."
Utah Highway Patrol said that as of Sunday night, there had been almost 200 crashes through the weekend.
Traction devices are required on State Road 190 up Big Cottonwood Canyon, while State Road 210 in Little Cottonwood Canyon remains closed all day Sunday for avalanche mitigation.
The Winter Storm Warning has been downgraded to an advisory for areas west of the Wasatch Mountains. A warning continues in place for locations east of the mountains.
❄Scattered light snow showers will continue through Monday across northern Utah, and may produce some slick spots for the Monday AM commute. #utwx #wywx pic.twitter.com/LD2TWovsK1
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) January 14, 2024
Snowfall totals through 9 p.m. Sunday:
- 44" Brighton Crest
- 43" Alta Collins
- 31" Canyons
- 31" Big Cottonwood Spruces
During the afternoon, the chances for snow and rain in Salt Lake City will increase. The benches could see some snow accumulation through Monday morning.
Those venturing outside the valleys should use extreme caution on the roads and backcountry as driving conditions could be hazardous.
On Sunday, the Utah Avalanche Center issued a warning that natural and human-triggered avalanches are certain and for people to avoid all avalanche terrain. The warnings are in place until 6 a.m. Monday.
