Salt Lake City Braces for Sunday Snow as Mountain Roads Turn Slick and Travel Delays Build Across Northern Utah
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Northern and central Utah will see steady snowfall and increasingly slick travel on Sunday as a winter system moves across the state, creating hazards for drivers and holiday travelers. Snow is expected from early morning through late evening, with the mountains facing the most dangerous conditions.
Steady Snow Moves In Early, With Higher Elevations Hit Hardest
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, snow will begin Sunday morning and continue throughout the day, gradually increasing in intensity in the mountains.
Northern valleys — including Logan, Brigham City, and Evanston — are expected to pick up 1–2 inches, especially on east-facing benches.
Along the Wasatch Front, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and surrounding communities may see under an inch, but any snowfall combined with colder pavement could still lead to patchy slickness.
The biggest snow totals are expected in the mountains:
- Park City & Heber City: 4–8 inches
- Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons: 4–8 inches with isolated higher amounts
- Wasatch Plateau: Travel restrictions likely
Mountain Travel Conditions Expected to Deteriorate Through the Day
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) warns that canyon roads will become increasingly hazardous, with traction laws possible in the Cottonwoods and parts of the Wasatch Plateau.
Drivers heading along I-15, US-89, Parleys Canyon, Sardine Canyon, and Provo Canyon should prepare for:
- Snow-covered pavement
- Reduced visibility
- Longer braking distances
- Road restrictions for vehicles without proper tires or chains
Holiday return travel may experience delays throughout the day and into the evening.
Residents Urged to Prepare for Slow Travel and Changing Conditions
Though snowfall amounts are modest compared to major winter storms, forecasters emphasize that persistent accumulation over many hours will create steady hazards.
Motorists are encouraged to:
- Carry a winter survival kit
- Check UDOT traffic cameras before traveling
- Allow extra driving time
- Avoid high-elevation routes if possible
- Prepare for potential advisory updates as conditions evolve
Further weather updates may be issued if snowfall rates increase or temperatures drop faster than expected.
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