Snow strikes Wasatch Front in first major sign of forthcoming winter
Nov 12, 2024, 9:16 AM | Updated: 4:28 pm
What was initially expected to be valley rain escalated into snow showers along the Wasatch Front on Nov. 12, 2024. The showers were the first major sign of the upcoming winter season. (KSL TV)
(KSL TV)
SALT LAKE CITY — Snow showers plagued commuters early morning Tuesday after the small storm was forecasted to pass through the northern part of the state — and follow an unusually warm day Monday.
According to KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson, the snow would likely accumulate under an inch in the valley but could see up to two inches in some bench areas. The snow showers were expected to break up into mid-morning, he said, and most of the valley would dry up toward noon Tuesday.
Mountain snowfall was forecasted to see three to eight inches, but some of the Wasatch Range could see up to 10.
The fresh snow was also put the traction law into effect for Little Cottonwood Canyon, the Utah Department of Transportation posted on social media Tuesday morning.
UDOT is also expecting wet roads throughout Tuesday, but it should have dried out by the end of the day, according Johnson,
🚨Traction Law Update🚨
The Traction Law has been lifted in Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons (SR-190, SR-210)REMINDER: This is based on current road conditions, is subject to change at any time, & applies to both travel directions.
‼️Watch for areas of slush in upper canyons pic.twitter.com/By0xoadeQB
— UDOT Cottonwood Canyons (@UDOTcottonwoods) November 12, 2024
Johnson said Wednesday should be dry into the weekend when the next storm was likely to hit on Saturday.
This is a developing story. It may be updated.
