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Heavy Snow Forecast for 2 Miles WNW of Alta, Utah

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The National Weather Service has issued a seven-day forecast for the area 2 miles WNW of Alta, Utah, predicting significant snow accumulation by Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

Key takeaways

  • Snow showers are likely this afternoon with a 60% chance of precipitation.
  • Heavy snow is possible on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, with accumulations of up to 12 inches expected.
  • Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, will feature snow mainly before noon.
  • The weather is expected to clear to mostly sunny skies by Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

A significant snow event is forecast for the area 2 miles WNW of Alta, Utah, with heavy snow accumulation possible through Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. According to a National Weather Service update, precipitation chances reach 100% on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, with accumulations potentially reaching up to 12 inches.

The forecast for this afternoon includes a 60% chance of precipitation with a high near 41 degrees. Snow showers are likely after 3pm, and some thunder is possible.

Tonight, snow is likely, primarily before midnight, with a low around 34.

On Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, there is a 30 percent chance of snow before 9am. Snow is likely again on Saturday night, mainly after 3am, with a low around 30.

The most intense weather is expected on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, when snow is forecast with a 100% chance of precipitation. Heavy snow is possible at times, with new accumulations of 7 to 11 inches during the day and 8 to 12 inches possible Sunday night.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, will see snow mainly before noon with an 80% chance of precipitation and possible accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

Following the snow event, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 34. A slight chance of snow is possible for Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, and Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.

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