More snow to head our way, so make your resolution to ski after New Years Day!

TL;DR:

Quick refresh for this morning and more on the way in the next 36 hours.

Nowcast:

Upper Little Cottonwood is reporting 4" and more from last night for a nice refresh this morning. There will a continuation of precipitation throughout the day. If you are planning on traveling to any ski resort make sure you have proper traction devices to travel safely and check out UDOT for road updates at https://cottonwoodcanyons.udot.utah.gov/ as there are planned road closures for the day.

White Pine Parking Lot (LCC) courtesy UDOT

   Low visibility/Stormy conditions at Hidden Peak courtesy Snowbird

Short term:

A bigger storm is on the horizon that is currently moving onshore on the west coast that will bring strong winds and rain into the Great Basin, this will bring a more snow into the area by tomorrow evening and Monday morning. So make sure to be safe if you are traveling in the next few days as NWS has issued a Winter Storm Warning for large areas of Utah.

Courtesy NWS

Long term:

The Current storm should bring a load of excitement as the holiday season comes to a close but for the locals who are going to be around next week will get another chance to enjoy some more snow. Thursday Night - Friday morning of next week is currently looking promising as GDPS is predicting around 10". After that there is another storm cycle hovering over the pacific. This is a promising look for the beginning of 2023 so make sure to find the latest updates on our website and enjoy the yuletide and new snow!

Courtesy SpotWX

(01/06) Courtesy U of U Department of Atmospheric Science

Backcountry comments:

Hazardous conditions Exist! If you will be traveling in the backcountry make sure you have the proper equipment and know before you go. For the whole avalanche forecast and all things avalanche head over to our friends at the Utah Avalanche Center.