Commuters in Utah encountered substantial delays as a winter storm swept across the state, impacting travel from the Point of the Mountain to Davis County. The storm, which began on Thursday and slowed drivers on Interstate 15, spread snow and disruptions, bringing traffic to a crawl around the border of Utah and Salt Lake counties. According to KUTV, this was just the first of two rounds of winter weather expected to move through the area.

Despite the forecasts warning of the incoming storm, as reported by ABC4, the snow began to pile up, with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) raising alarms, especially for the I-15 corridor from the afternoon into the evening on Thursday. South of Davis County, the highways caught only light snowfall with slightly warming temperatures, which UDOT stated would prevent any widespread or significant road snow from building up, loaded with the burden of protecting travelers, struggled to manage the onslaught of snow.

The southern part of the state also faced its winter complications. Residents of St. George, who had not seen precipitation for weeks, welcomed light rain and flurries. While this brought a change of pace, it posed challenges for travelers unaccustomed to winter conditions in an otherwise typically dry region.

For those navigating Daniels Canyon (US-40) in Wasatch County, the conditions were severe enough that traction devices became a requirement for semi-trucks in both directions. This safety mandate was reported by FOX13, demonstrating Utah's preparedness measures in response to the snowstorm's effects on local infrastructure, demanding trucks secure their wheels against the slippery slopes.