Colder air from a storm moving inland from California is bringing snow to the upper Wasatch and Uintas. This weather pattern is expected to provide a short window for snow before precipitation eases by Friday afternoon.
Forecasted snowfall for Friday averages roughly 2–3 inches across the high terrain of the northern and central Wasatch and Bear River Range. The southern Wasatch is expected to receive around 3–4 inches, while the Uintas are projected to see about 5 inches. Mid-elevation amounts are expected to be much smaller across the Wasatch, with the Uintas averaging around 3 inches at those elevations.
The weekend is expected to shift southeast, as another low forms over the Desert Southwest. This system is projected to keep showers active in the La Sals and Abajos, with the highest terrain in those areas receiving about 4 inches on Saturday and an additional 1–2 inches on Sunday. Northern Utah is expected to remain mostly dry on Saturday, followed by lighter, scattered showers on Sunday.
Snow levels are expected to fall from approximately 11,500–12,000 feet on Thursday toward 8,000–9,000 feet tonight and Friday. Most northern accumulation is expected to occur above 9,000 feet. In southeast Utah, snow levels are expected to stay closer to 9,000–9,500 feet on Saturday before cooling further on Sunday.
Heavy rain from Thursday remains a serious flood concern in southern and eastern Utah, where streams are already running high. Looking ahead to next week, Monday is expected to be mostly dry statewide, though another round of light snow could reach the northern mountains between Tuesday and Wednesday.
