Residents of Salt Lake City and surrounding areas are bracing for wintry weather, as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Salt Lake City issues a Winter Weather Advisory from Thursday evening into Friday. According to the National Weather Service, snow accumulations are forecasted from 1 to 4 inches, with pockets potentially exceeding 6 inches. This weather event is expected to bring challenges to the upcoming commutes.
Specifically, areas to the east of I-15 are set to receive heavier snowfall, including suburbs like Bountiful, West Jordan, and locations within the Salt Lake Valley such as Cottonwood Heights, and Sandy. "Winter driving conditions are expected. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes," describes the advisory issued by the NWS. While traveling, coming down on Thursday evening, the snow is predicted to start accumulating quickly with a swift 1 to 2 inches, followed by lake effect snow which may amplify totals overnight into Friday morning for those southeast of the Great Salt Lake.
The NWS advisory emphasizes the importance of being prepared for winter driving conditions. Recommending to slow down and use caution, the service points residents to the Utah Department of Transportation for updated road conditions. The dynamic and quickly changing weather patterns of this region present a consistent challenge to those who traverse its roads and thoroughfares.
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