Winter Weather Advisory
Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, Piute, Washington and Wayne counties, UT · from Mon 9:00 PM MST
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit weather.gov/slc/winter.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 5 inches below 8000 feet and 5 to 10 inches above 8000 feet, with locally higher amounts possible near Brian Head and in the Tushars. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Southern Mountains.
* WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to 11 PM MST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions can be expected, especially along higher elevation portions of SR-143 and SR-14.
What to do during a Winter Weather Advisory
- 1Slow downRoads, bridges and ramps can be slick.
- 2Leave more roomStopping takes longer on snow and ice.
- 3Watch for black iceIt is hard to see, especially at night and early morning.
Winter Storm Watch vs. Warning
Winter Weather Advisory questions
Is it safe to drive?
Usually, with care. Slow down, leave extra room and allow more time.
How is it different from a warning?
An advisory is for winter weather that is a nuisance; a warning is for snow or ice that makes travel dangerous.