Salt Lake City, Utah – Heavy snow could bury Utah’s southern mountains with up to 20 inches by Friday night, threatening travel on high-elevation routes and ski access roads.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, a Winter Storm Watch goes into effect Thursday morning and remains active through Friday evening for areas including Brian Head, Alton, Boulder Mountain, and the Tushar range. Forecast models show 6 to 12 inches of accumulation in most areas, with isolated pockets receiving as much as 20 inches.
Drivers on Highway 143, State Route 12, and mountain passes should expect winter driving conditions, including slick pavement and reduced visibility. The Utah Department of Transportation recommends delaying non-essential travel and checking udottraffic.utah.gov for real-time updates…