UHP Asks Drivers To Slow Down Ahead Of Winter Storm
Feb 2, 2020, 8:56 PM | Updated: 9:02 pm
UHP Sergeant David Bairett was hit head-on by a vehicle while responding to a crash near Beaver on I-15 over Thanksgiving weekend. Bairett was not injured in the crash. (Utah Highway Patrol)
(Utah Highway Patrol)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah Highway Patrol troopers have asked Utah drivers to slow down, watch for emergency lights and move over for emergency personnel as a winter storm moves into the state.
In 2019, 33 UHP patrol vehicles were hit and troopers said those crashes coincided with heavy storms like this one, which is expected to bring winter driving conditions to roads across Utah.
“We can’t stress it enough, please slow down and give room for emergency vehicles,” troopers said in a tweet.
UHP will have every Trooper available on the road tomorrow morning to be ready for this major winter event. If you have the option to not be on the road during this storm, please don’t. If you have to be out, make sure you and your car are ready to be safe. https://t.co/fA7CcCfU1M
— Michael Rapich (@ColonelRapich) February 3, 2020
Eleven of the 33 crashes occurred during Thanksgiving weekend when a winter storm slammed Utah. Over 270 crashes were reported the Monday after Thanksgiving.
The KSL Weather team expects northern and central valleys to see four to eight inches of snow while benches and other areas could see up to 12 inches by the end of the storm.
KSL Weather Alert: Winter Storm Coming To Utah
LIVE: KSL Meteorologist Dan Guthrie is taking questions about the winter storm that will move in late Sunday night. Expect winter driving conditions on roads throughout Utah Monday morning.Dan will be answering questions through 10:30 p.m. about the storm here and on his Facebook page.
Posted by KSL 5 TV on Sunday, February 2, 2020
Multiple school districts have delayed or canceled Monday’s classes.
Utah Department of Transportation officials are asking Utahns to limit travel and stay off the roads as much as possible.
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