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Winter Storm Warning 8, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

March 13, 2019Uinta County, Wyoming

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this winter storm warning at Mar 13, 2019, 3:24 AM MDT for Uinta County, Wyoming. It was in force for 25 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2019, 3:24 AM MDT (09:24 UTC)
Expired
Mar 14, 2019, 4:06 AM MDT
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

County Uinta County, WY

The radar

The Salt Lake City radar (KMTX), 159 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Salt Lake City I, UT (KSLC), launched 00:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 127 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Salt Lake City I, UT at 00:00Z on 2019-03-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Salt Lake City I, UT at 00:00Z on 2019-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 146 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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Mixed-layer LCL
1477 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
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0-1 km storm-relative helicity
146 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
168 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
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404 
WWUS45 KSLC 130924
WSWSLC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
324 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

WYZ021-131730-
/O.UPG.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.WS.W.0008.190313T0924Z-190314T1200Z/
Southwest Wyoming-
Including the city of Evanston
324 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 5 to 15 inches along and south of I-80, with 2
  to 5 inches north of I-80. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest Wyoming. Heaviest snow accumulations along and
  south of I-80.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit http://www.wyoroad.info or dial 511.

&&

$$

UTZ009-010-131730-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Western Uinta Mountains-Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-
Including the cities of Mirror Lake Highway and Scofield
324 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 4 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts in
  excess of a foot in the Uintas. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph
  creating areas of blowing snow.

* WHERE...Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs and Western Uinta 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ003-131730-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City and Tooele
324 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches with
  the highest amounts expected on the benches. Locally higher
  amounts of 6 to 10 inches possible on the east benches of the
  Salt Lake Valley and in Tooele. . Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult especially
  on the benches. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility on the benches. The hazardous conditions could impact
  the morning and evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ004-015-016-131730-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T0400Z/
Southern Wasatch Front-West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, Nephi, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
324 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, with locally around 8 inches
  along the I-15 corridor south of Scipio. Winds gusting 40 to 50
  mph creating areas of blowing snow.

* WHERE...West Central Utah, Southern Wasatch Front and 
  Southwest Utah.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ008-131730-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-
Including the cities of Alta and Brighton
324 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 4 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts of 1
  to 2 feet in the Cottonwood Canyons . Winds gusting as high as
  50 mph creating areas of blowing snow.

* WHERE...Wasatch Mountains South of I-80.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
  impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ517-518-131730-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T0400Z/
Central Mountains-Southern Mountains-
Including the cities of Cove Fort, Koosharem, Fish Lake, Loa, 
Panguitch, and Bryce Canyon
324 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow
  accumulations of 10 to 20 inches with locally higher amounts
  possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating areas of
  blowing snow.

* WHERE...Southern Mountains and Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult with snow packed
  roads. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

For more information from NOAA/National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/saltlakecity

For information on potential travel impacts visit...
http://udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx
5 follow-up statements
884 
WWUS45 KSLC 131750
WSWSLC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1150 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019


WYZ021-132300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Southwest Wyoming-
Including the city of Evanston
1150 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 5
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest Wyoming.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit http://www.wyoroad.info or dial 511.

&&

$$

UTZ009-010-132300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Western Uinta Mountains-Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-
Including the cities of Mirror Lake Highway and Scofield
1150 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches.
 
* WHERE...Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs and Western Uinta 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 
  as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ003-132300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City and Tooele
1150 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ004-015-016-132300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T0400Z/
Southern Wasatch Front-West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, Nephi, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
1150 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...West Central Utah, Southern Wasatch Front and 
  Southwest Utah.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ008-132300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-
Including the cities of Alta and Brighton
1150 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. 
 
* WHERE...Wasatch Mountains South of I-80.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ517-518-132300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T0400Z/
Central Mountains-Southern Mountains-
Including the cities of Cove Fort, Koosharem, Fish Lake, Loa, 
Panguitch, and Bryce Canyon
1150 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Mountains and Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

For more information from NOAA/National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/saltlakecity

For information on potential travel impacts visit...
http://udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx
137 
WWUS45 KSLC 131800 CCA
WSWSLC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1200 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019


WYZ021-132300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Southwest Wyoming-
Including the city of Evanston
1200 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 5
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southwest Wyoming.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit http://www.wyoroad.info or dial 511.

&&

$$

UTZ009-010-132300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Western Uinta Mountains-Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-
Including the cities of Mirror Lake Highway and Scofield
1200 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches.
 
* WHERE...Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs and Western Uinta 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills as 
  low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 
  as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ003-132300-
/O.COR.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City and Tooele
1200 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ004-015-016-132300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T0400Z/
Southern Wasatch Front-West Central Utah-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, Nephi, Delta, Fillmore, 
Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
1200 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...West Central Utah, Southern Wasatch Front and 
  Southwest Utah.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ008-132300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-
Including the cities of Alta and Brighton
1200 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. 
 
* WHERE...Wasatch Mountains South of I-80.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty 
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ517-518-132300-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T0400Z/
Central Mountains-Southern Mountains-
Including the cities of Cove Fort, Koosharem, Fish Lake, Loa, 
Panguitch, and Bryce Canyon
1200 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Mountains and Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong 
  winds could cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

For more information from NOAA/National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/saltlakecity

For information on potential travel impacts visit...
http://udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx
739 
WWUS45 KSLC 132126
WSWSLC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
326 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

UTZ016-518-132230-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T0400Z/
Southwest Utah-Southern Mountains-
Including the cities of Beaver, Cedar City, Milford, Loa, 
Panguitch, and Bryce Canyon
326 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Scattered snow showers will continue overnight with additional 
accumulations generally less than 2 inches.

$$

WYZ021-141200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Southwest Wyoming-
Including the city of Evanston
326 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph creating areas of
  blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Southwest Wyoming.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow packed road 
  conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit http://www.wyoroad.info or dial 511.

&&

$$

UTZ004-015-141200-
/O.EXT.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Southern Wasatch Front-West Central Utah-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, Nephi, Delta, and Fillmore
326 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches,
  with the greatest amounts along the I-15 corridor.

* WHERE...West Central Utah and Southern Wasatch Front.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and occasionally snow
  packed road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ517-141000-
/O.EXT.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1000Z/
Central Mountains-
Including the cities of Cove Fort, Koosharem, and Fish Lake
326 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. 
 
* WHERE...Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow packed road
  conditions. Areas of blowing snow at the higher passes could
  significantly reduce visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ009-010-141200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Western Uinta Mountains-Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-
Including the cities of Mirror Lake Highway and Scofield
326 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. 
 
* WHERE...Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs and Western Uinta 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow packed road 
  conditions.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ003-141200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City and Tooele
326 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches,
  with 2 to 6 inches possible in the western Salt Lake and 
  Tooele valleys.

* WHERE...Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and
  Thursday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ008-141200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-
Including the cities of Alta and Brighton
326 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. 
 
* WHERE...Wasatch Mountains South of I-80.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow packed road 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

For more information from NOAA/National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/saltlakecity

For information on potential travel impacts visit...
http://udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx
797 
WWUS45 KSLC 140357
WSWSLC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
957 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

WYZ021-141200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Southwest Wyoming-
Including the city of Evanston
957 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph creating areas of 
  blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Southwest Wyoming.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow packed road 
  conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

For winter road conditions from the Wyoming Department of
Transportation, visit http://www.wyoroad.info or dial 511.

&&

$$

UTZ009-010-141200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Western Uinta Mountains-Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-
Including the cities of Mirror Lake Highway and Scofield
957 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs and Western Uinta 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow packed road 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ003-141200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City and Tooele
957 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches, with
  1 to 4 inches possible in the western Salt Lake and Tooele 
  valleys.

* WHERE...Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and 
  Thursday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ004-015-141200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Southern Wasatch Front-West Central Utah-
Including the cities of Lehi, Provo, Nephi, Delta, and Fillmore
957 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches, 
  with the greatest amounts along the I-15 corridor.

* WHERE...West Central Utah and Southern Wasatch Front.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and occasionally snow 
  packed road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ008-141200-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-
Including the cities of Alta and Brighton
957 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Wasatch Mountains South of I-80.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow packed road 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

UTZ517-141000-
/O.CON.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1000Z/
Central Mountains-
Including the cities of Cove Fort, Koosharem, and Fish Lake
957 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Central Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM MDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and snow packed road 
  conditions. Areas of blowing snow at the higher passes could 
  significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation, visit
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx or dial
511.

&&

$$

For more information from NOAA/National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/saltlakecity

For information on potential travel impacts visit...
http://udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx
884 
WWUS45 KSLC 141006
WSWSLC

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
406 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

WYZ021-141115-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WS.W.0008.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Southwest Wyoming-
Including the city of Evanston
406 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Periods of light snow will remain possible across southwest 
Wyoming through the morning hours, with additional accumulation 
of up to 1 inch. However, gusty winds have decreased so the 
threat of blowing and drifting snow has diminished. 

$$

UTZ003-004-008>010-015-141115-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys-Southern Wasatch Front-
Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-Western Uinta Mountains-
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-West Central Utah-
Including the cities of Salt Lake City, Tooele, Lehi, Provo, 
Nephi, Alta, Brighton, Mirror Lake Highway, Scofield, Delta, 
and Fillmore
406 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Periods of light snow will remain possible into the early afternoon
hours across the Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys, southern Wasatch 
Front, west-central Utah, the southern Wasatch Mountains, western 
Uinta Mountains and the Wasatch Plateau and Book Cliffs. However, 
the heavier snow has diminished with additional accumulations of 
up to 1 inch locally in the valleys and 1 to 3 inches in the 
mountains expected.

$$

UTZ517-141115-
/O.EXP.KSLC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-190314T1000Z/
Central Mountains-
Including the cities of Cove Fort, Koosharem, and Fish Lake
406 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Periods of light snow will remain possible into the afternoon across
the central Utah mountains. However, the heavier snow has diminished
with additional accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected.

$$

For more information from NOAA/National Weather Service visit...
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For information on potential travel impacts visit...
http://udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Salt Lake City, UT wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Mar 12, 8:32 PM MDT, 6 hours 52 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 12, 8:32 PM MDT, 6 hours 52 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
832 PM MDT Tue Mar 12 2019

.SYNOPSIS...A cold pacific trough will cross the area tonight
through Wednesday night with accumulating snow to the valley
floors along the I-15 corridor. High pressure will build in late
week bringing a more prolonged stretch of dry and increasingly
mild weather.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Complex pattern taking shape as the upstream trough begins to
phase with the Arizona storm as it moves into the Plains later
tonight and tomorrow. Strong height falls will overspread the
region tonight with precipitation filling in. Soundings indicate
precipitation will start as rain or rain/snow in valleys before
switching to all snow late tonight into tomorrow as the colder
airmass moves in. Impacts are expected for the morning commute,
especially where Advisories are in effect. Davis County benches
may also see local impacts late tonight into tomorrow morning. The
most significant snow through tomorrow morning is expected from
Nephi to Cedar City as northwest flow develops with the cold
frontal passage. Warm roads/warming soil due to greater solar
insolation this time of year should help mitigate impacts most
locations, especially by mid morning.

Winds are also a concern. Have upgraded Castle Country and areas
near Fremont Junction on I-70 to a High Wind Warning. Given the
pressure gradient and tendency, cold advection and strong critical
layer near ridgetop level per HRRR BUFKIT forecast soundings,
ingredients are in place for a High Wind event. Locally high
winds also possible with downsloping near Wendover and along
SR-30. Portions of the western Uinta Basin may see Advisory level
winds with downsloping as well, though confidence not high enough
for a headline at this time.

While there is some thunder (mainly embedded) upstream, did not
feel that it would be widespread enough to add a mention to the
forecast at this time. Instability wanes with loss of diurnal
heating, though lapse rates may remain supportive of local
thunder.

&&

.PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...
Beginning to see the initial stages of two western CONUS troughs
phasing overhead, this as a desert southwest closed low over AZ
has shown signs of filling while advecting modest sub-trop north
into the eastern third of the area...while a deeper and sharpening
northern branch trough has progressed into the northern Great
Basin region allowing heights to fall between the col of the two
(over western UT). Showery precip from the former will continue to
shift farther north to the UT/WY border beneath a still
developmental shear axis this eve, while western areas along the
I-15 corridor will see an uptick in steadier and at times moderate
snow to valley levels with passage of the leading edge cold front
later tonight from the latter. Thereafter a moist unstable
cyclonic N-NW flow will remain in place into early Thursday in
response to impressive front range cyclogenesis downstream, this
providing a continuation of snow at times along the I-15 corridor
and adjacent mtns (primarily Salt Lake City and points south to
Cedar City), increasingly orographic with time.

Frontogenic forcing coincident with passage of the primary
northern branch short wave looks to peg central and south-central
Utah during the latter half of the night tonight. Expecting the
area of greatest concern to focus between Scipio and Beaver along
I-15 with a combination of locally heavy snow and blowing snow,
as rates could approach 1 in/hr and post frontal gusts could
approach 55 mph due to rapid pressure rises upstream and strong H7
flow (40-45kts). Less concern exists for the Wasatch Front metro
area, as rates look to be less and mitigation efforts should
largely handle bench/structure accumulations per UDOT
collaboration. Winter driving conditions (some slush) and reduced
visibilities will still be occurring during morning commute from
Davis County south however. Sunrise will limit additional road
accums to the higher passes/canyons of the Wasatch/central/southern
mtns.

Again, this secondary trough will primarily impact western Utah,
adjacent mountains, but also southwest Wyoming largely east of
Evanston within prolonged moist upslope flow (banking against the
north slope of the Uintas), and increasing upglide due to the
downstream cyclogenesis. Winter weather advisories remain in place
for all these areas and continue to look solid. Driving I-80 in
southwest Wyoming Wednesday doesn't however...snow and blowing
snow...hazardous.

The post frontal environment downwind of the GSL remains somewhat
of a crapshoot, but bench areas of Tooele/Salt lake will likely
see the greatest valley totals locally. Enhanced convection
downwind of the lake later Wednesday through the night the
thought behind this...but pulling away from any prolonged lake
effect banding due to fairly significant shear with height, both
directional and speed. Will continue to monitor this moving
forward.

Western valley winds have been mentioned, but downsloping
conditions across the portions of Castle Country look to see
similar if not stronger gusts (especially SR-10 south of Price)
due to breaking wave potential. Advisories remain in place for
more info, and the potential for a few warning level gusts exist.

Come Thursday heights will begin to build in from the west
gradually squelching the remnant orographic snow showers, this as
the first significant western CONUS ridge amplifies over the
areas. Temps will remain some 10 degrees cooler than norm
Thursday, but the warming trend will begin Friday under clearing
skies and stable conditions.

A longwave ridge will become established across the region
throughout the long term period, maintaining a dry forecast.
Temperatures near climo Saturday should slowly warm to several
degrees above climo by early next week.

&&

.AVIATION...
VFR conditions and light northwest winds are in place at the
KSLC terminal this evening. Northwest winds will increase after
06z with a cold frontal passage. MVFR conditions in snow will
develop between 06z and 08z with periods of IFR possible through
late morning.

&&

.SLC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
UT...Wind Advisory from 6 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday for UTZ019-020.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 6 AM MDT Thursday for UTZ003-
     008>010.

     Wind Advisory until 6 PM MDT Wednesday for UTZ005-015-016.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 10 PM MDT Wednesday for UTZ004-015-
     016-517-518.

     High Wind Warning from 4 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday for UTZ012-
     013.

WY...Winter Weather Advisory until 6 AM MDT Thursday for WYZ021.

&&

PUBLIC...10/Merrill/Seaman
AVIATION...10

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.