Overnight snow with more on the way!

Nowcast:

It's currently 28F at the base of Alta. There are light winds from the southwest, but they are going to become stronger as the day continues. Alta is reporting 10" of new snow in the last 12 hours. The snow is slowly tapering off and should pick up again later today. 

Alta 12 hour snow stake, Alta.com

Short term: 

The storm started with a southwest flow in Utah yesterday afternoon, which will switch to a northwesterly flow early Wednesday morning. There is a small possibility for a break from snow this afternoon. Snow levels have been high throughout the night and will continue to drop as the storm develops. 

Tuesday at 10PM, U OF U ATMOS

The heaviest of the snow fell last night, but there is still more heavy snow to come. Through Jan 12th there is a 20% chance of 10 more inches and an 80% chance of 10+ more inches of snow coming to Alta Collins. 

Long Term:

After the storm this week there will be a ridge building over Utah for about 2 days. After the ridge it seems like an active pattern is coming to most of the west, including Utah this weekend. 

Ridge building over Utah.
Then an active pattern coming to most of the west.
 Pivotal Weather GFS

Backcountry comments:

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.