Wednesday Morning Commute During Winter Storm Warning
Apr 10, 2019, 5:44 AM | Updated: 10:26 am
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Heavy rains Tuesday night made for a wet commute home for many, but the storm let up enough to make the early-morning commute easier as areas in Utah are under a winter storm warning.
However, issues began to arise as more traffic started hitting the roads.
KSL TV meteorologist Grant Weyman said the next wave of the storm is heading in from the north with additional rain and snow coming throughout the day.
Here's how we look today— rain and snow– some accumulation- especially higher up…. pic.twitter.com/48uLBfO297
— Grant Weyman (@KSLweyman) April 10, 2019
Traffic specialist Haley Smith noted some areas have seen more dangerous conditions because of the storm. Drivers on state Route 36 in the Tooele Valley were dealing with accumulated slush in the early hours, for example.
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5:30 a.m.
Little Cottonwood Canyon is closed for avalanche control. It is expected to reopen at approximately 8 a.m. Restrictions are in place for Big Cottonwood Canyon — vehicles must have four-wheel drive or chains.
6:45 a.m.
Power lines are down in West Jordan at 9000 South and 1200 West. Officials have closed eastbound roads at 1300 West and westbound roads at 700 West. UDOT estimated the scene will be cleared at about 8:13 a.m.
Crash/Lines Down
9000 S at 1200 W, West Jordan Salt Lake Co,
Eb Closed at 1300 W, WB Closed at 700 W, Use An Alt Route,
Est. Clearance Time: 8:13 AM— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) April 10, 2019
7 a.m.
The National Weather Service is advising drivers to give themselves a few extra minutes for their commute. There have been a handful of traffic incidents on Utah roads as the morning progresses.
Rain and snow with gusty winds have developed across northern Utah and the Wasatch Front this morning.
Plan on taking a few extra minutes during your commute this morning. #utwx pic.twitter.com/g1mDltV1MK
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) April 10, 2019
8 a.m.
Officials opened Little Cottonwood Canyon after it had been closed for several hours for avalanche control.
Apr10 Little Cottonwood is open 8:00am #utsnow
— UPD Canyon Alerts (@CanyonAlerts) April 10, 2019
9 a.m.
The Winter Storm Warning is excepted to bring 6″-14″ of snow to the mountains. Mountains could also have wind gusts up to 50 mph. The advisory is through 10 a.m. on Thursday.
Winter storm warning mountains today pic.twitter.com/dZ4kMXSTgq
— Grant Weyman (@KSLweyman) April 10, 2019
