Snow Snow Snow!!

TL;DR:

Snow is here! Snow accumulations of 3-8 inches in the mountain ranges with 1-4 in the valley expected. Be aware of driving conditions this morning and plan to leave early if commuting. 

Nowcast:

Waking up this morning to snow in the valley and mountain ranges! A short-wave trough is making its way past the state this morning. The NWS put out a winter weather advisory for the Salt Lake Valley until 2pm and Wasatch Mountain south of I-80 until 7pm. Plan to leave early if commuting. 

Short term:

A short-wave trough is moving into the state this morning until this evening. I expect snow accumulations of 1-4 inches in the valley and 3-8 in the mountain ranges depending on elevation. 

U of U Atmospheric Science

Long term:

As this short-wave trough passes through the state another trough is on its way from the pacific northwest. Higher chances of precipitation are likely as this trough makes its landfall on Friday morning. 

Backcountry comments:

If traveling in the backcountry, please visit Utah Avalanche Center for more information as chances of avalanches increase with snow in the forecast.