SALT LAKE CITY — A storm that is bringing snow, rain and cold temperatures to nearly all of Utah has become a record-breaker in one area.
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The Salt Lake City office of the National Weather Service reported it has seen .70" of precipitation at its location, which broke the old daily record of .45" set in 1918.
An Avalanche Warning has been issued for the southwest and central Utah mountain ranges, including the Wasatch Range south of Interstate 80. The warning is in effect through 6 a.m. Thursday, although officials say it will likely be extended.
As of noon, Utah Highway Patrol reported troopers responded to 79 crashes and counting as weather pounded down on the roads. State Road 210 through Little Cottonwood Canyon was closed for avalanche mitigation before it reopened at 3 p.m.
Provo Canyon also saw intermittent closures between Glen Canyon Park and Vivian Park for avalanche control between 3 and 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Ahead of the storm, winter weather advisories were put in place for mountains throughout the state, in effect until Thursday at 5 a.m. for some areas.
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While the heaviest precipitation is expected in southern Utah, snow and rain was seen throughout the state and will continue through Friday. The National Weather Service reported that Bryce Canyon National Park had received 15.5 inches of snow within a 24 hour period ending Wednesday morning.
Cold air moved into northern areas turning rain into snow even down to valley areas.
In the mountains, traction laws were put in place across the state, with officials warning that drivers should exercise extreme caution.
The Cottonwood Canyons reported snow-packed conditions in the mid and upper areas of the canyons, with slick and icy roads throughout.
#RoadUpdate 👋 #SR190 #SR210 travelers, crews are out. Current conditions:
— UDOT Cottonwood Canyons (@UDOTcottonwoods) February 7, 2024
Lower: wet
Mid/upper: snow packed
📍Snow begins in mid-canyons. Roads are slick & icy, use caution around corners and steep areas.
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The Utah Avalanche Center issued warnings for all mountains in Utah, with considerable danger in northern and central mountains and high danger in southern and eastern ranges.
Through Wednesday, the storm will linger in Utah, with rain, snow and clouds sticking around.
Overnight Wednesday into Thursday, the snow will continue and even valleys could see minor accumulation.
Storms will finally clear out by the weekend, with only cloudy and cooler conditions on Saturday and Sunday.
