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Hard Freeze Warning 5, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

October 12, 202116 counties in Utah

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this hard freeze warning at Oct 12, 2021, 2:35 AM MDT for 16 counties in Utah. It took effect at Oct 12, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 12, 2021, 2:35 AM MDT (08:35 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 12, 2021, 9:00 PM MDT
Expired
Oct 13, 2021, 9:00 AM MDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

Counties Beaver County, UT, Box Elder County, UT, Carbon County, UT, Davis County, UT, Duchesne County, UT, Emery County, UT, Garfield County, UT, Iron County, UT, Juab County, UT, Millard County, UT, Sevier County, UT, Tooele County, UT, Utah County, UT, Washington County, UT, Wayne County, UT, Weber County, UT

The radar

The Salt Lake City radar (KMTX), 208 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:37 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, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 154 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.

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7 m²/s²
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161 m²/s²
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The text

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225 
WWUS75 KSLC 120835
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
235 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

UTZ129-122200-
/O.UPG.KSLC.HZ.A.0004.211013T0300Z-211013T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HZ.W.0005.211013T0300Z-211013T1500Z/
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211012T1800Z/
Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Loa and Torrey
235 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 30. For the second Hard Freeze Warning, 
  sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected.

* WHERE...Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity.

* WHEN...For the first Hard Freeze Warning, until noon MDT 
  today. For the second Hard Freeze Warning, from 9 PM this 
  evening to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

UTZ102>104-106-114-120-130-122200-
/O.UPG.KSLC.HZ.A.0004.211013T0300Z-211013T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HZ.W.0005.211013T0300Z-211013T1500Z/
Tooele and Rush Valleys-Eastern Box Elder County-
Northern Wasatch Front-Utah Valley-Western Uinta Basin-
Castle Country-Western Canyonlands-
Including the cities of Tooele, Grantsville, Vernon, 
Brigham City, Snowville, Ogden, Bountiful, Lehi, Provo, Payson, 
Duchesne, Roosevelt, Price, Castle Dale, Emery, and Hanksville
235 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...Tooele and Rush Valleys, Eastern Box Elder County, 
  Northern Wasatch Front, Utah Valley, Western Uinta Basin, 
  Castle Country and Western Canyonlands.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

UTZ115-122100-
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211012T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0030.211012T1200Z-211012T2100Z/
Western Millard and Juab Counties-
Including the cities of Delta and Little Sahara
235 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM
MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as
  low as 28 expected. For the Wind Advisory, north to northwest
  winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western Millard and Juab Counties.

* WHEN...For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 
  noon MDT Tuesday. For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM to 3 PM MDT 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Frost and freeze conditions 
  will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly 
  damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

UTZ116-119-122-121800-
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211012T1800Z/
Eastern Juab/Millard Counties-Sevier Valley-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Nephi, Scipio, Fillmore, Richfield, 
Salina, Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
235 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Juab/Millard Counties and Sevier Valley.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

UTZ101-122100-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0030.211012T1200Z-211012T2100Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover, Dugway, and Park Valley
235 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM
MDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM MDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Crosswinds
  are expected on I-80 from Wendover to Grantsville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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
4 follow-up statements
270 
WWUS75 KSLC 121601
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1001 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

UTZ115-130015-
/O.CAN.KSLC.HZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211012T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KSLC.HZ.W.0005.211013T0300Z-211013T1500Z/
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-211012T2100Z/
Western Millard and Juab Counties-
Including the cities of Delta and Little Sahara
1001 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as
  low as 23 expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30
  mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western Millard and Juab Counties.

* WHEN...For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 
  9 AM MDT Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 3 PM MDT this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Frost and freeze conditions 
  will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly 
  damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

UTZ116-119-122-130015-
/O.CAN.KSLC.HZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211012T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KSLC.HZ.W.0005.211013T0300Z-211013T1500Z/
Eastern Juab/Millard Counties-Sevier Valley-Southwest Utah-
Including the cities of Nephi, Scipio, Fillmore, Richfield, 
Salina, Beaver, Cedar City, and Milford
1001 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, Sevier Valley and 
  Southwest Utah.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

UTZ129-130015-
/O.CAN.KSLC.HZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211012T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.W.0005.211013T0300Z-211013T1500Z/
Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Loa and Torrey
1001 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected.

* WHERE...Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

UTZ102>104-106-114-120-130-130015-
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.W.0005.211013T0300Z-211013T1500Z/
Tooele and Rush Valleys-Eastern Box Elder County-
Northern Wasatch Front-Utah Valley-Western Uinta Basin-
Castle Country-Western Canyonlands-
Including the cities of Tooele, Grantsville, Vernon, 
Brigham City, Snowville, Ogden, Bountiful, Lehi, Provo, Payson, 
Duchesne, Roosevelt, Price, Castle Dale, Emery, and Hanksville
1001 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...Utah Valley, Western Uinta Basin, Northern Wasatch 
  Front, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Eastern Box Elder County, 
  Western Canyonlands and Castle Country.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

UTZ101-122100-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-211012T2100Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover, Dugway, and Park Valley
1001 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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
823 
WWUS75 KSLC 121606
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1006 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

UTZ121-131500-
/O.EXA.KSLC.HZ.W.0005.211013T0300Z-211013T1500Z/
San Rafael Swell-
Including the cities of Green River and Goblin Valley
1006 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...San Rafael Swell.

* WHEN...9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Wednesday. 

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

UTZ115-131500-
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.W.0005.211013T0300Z-211013T1500Z/
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-211012T2100Z/
Western Millard and Juab Counties-
Including the cities of Delta and Little Sahara
1006 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures 
  as low as 23 expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 
  to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western Millard and Juab Counties.

* WHEN...For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 
  9 AM MDT Wednesday. For the Wind Advisory, until 3 PM MDT this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible. Frost and freeze conditions 
  will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly 
  damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

UTZ102>104-106-114-116-119-120-122-129-130-131500-
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.W.0005.211013T0300Z-211013T1500Z/
Tooele and Rush Valleys-Eastern Box Elder County-
Northern Wasatch Front-Utah Valley-Western Uinta Basin-
Eastern Juab/Millard Counties-Sevier Valley-Castle Country-
Southwest Utah-Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity-
Western Canyonlands-
Including the cities of Tooele, Grantsville, Vernon, 
Brigham City, Snowville, Ogden, Bountiful, Lehi, Provo, Payson, 
Duchesne, Roosevelt, Nephi, Scipio, Fillmore, Richfield, Salina, 
Price, Castle Dale, Emery, Beaver, Cedar City, Milford, Loa, 
Torrey, and Hanksville
1006 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...Utah Valley, Western Uinta Basin, Northern Wasatch 
  Front, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Eastern Box Elder County, 
  Western Canyonlands and Castle Country.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

UTZ101-122100-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-211012T2100Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover, Dugway, and Park Valley
1006 AM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. A 
  few power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

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
666 
WWUS75 KSLC 122058
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
258 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

UTZ115-131500-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-211012T2100Z/
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.W.0005.211013T0300Z-211013T1500Z/
Western Millard and Juab Counties-
Including the cities of Delta and Little Sahara
258 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 expected.

* WHERE...Western Millard and Juab Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

UTZ101-122200-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-211012T2100Z/
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-
Including the cities of Wendover, Dugway, and Park Valley
258 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE...

Gusty winds from the north to northwest will continue into
evening, however winds gusts are expected to remain largely less
than 40 mph. Therefore the wind advisory will be allowed to
expire. 

$$

UTZ102>104-106-114-116-119>122-129-130-131500-
/O.CON.KSLC.HZ.W.0005.211013T0300Z-211013T1500Z/
Tooele and Rush Valleys-Eastern Box Elder County-
Northern Wasatch Front-Utah Valley-Western Uinta Basin-
Eastern Juab/Millard Counties-Sevier Valley-Castle Country-
San Rafael Swell-Southwest Utah-
Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity-Western Canyonlands-
Including the cities of Tooele, Grantsville, Vernon, 
Brigham City, Snowville, Ogden, Bountiful, Lehi, Provo, Payson, 
Duchesne, Roosevelt, Nephi, Scipio, Fillmore, Richfield, Salina, 
Price, Castle Dale, Emery, Green River, Goblin Valley, Beaver, 
Cedar City, Milford, Loa, Torrey, and Hanksville
258 PM MDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures 28 degrees or lower are
  expected. 

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, southern and southwest 
  Utah.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

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
832 
WWUS75 KSLC 131501
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
901 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

UTZ102>104-106-114>116-119>122-129-130-131615-
/O.EXP.KSLC.HZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211013T1500Z/
Tooele and Rush Valleys-Eastern Box Elder County-
Northern Wasatch Front-Utah Valley-Western Uinta Basin-
Western Millard and Juab Counties-Eastern Juab/Millard Counties-
Sevier Valley-Castle Country-San Rafael Swell-Southwest Utah-
Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity-Western Canyonlands-
Including the cities of Tooele, Grantsville, Vernon, 
Brigham City, Snowville, Ogden, Bountiful, Lehi, Provo, Payson, 
Duchesne, Roosevelt, Delta, Little Sahara, Nephi, Scipio, 
Fillmore, Richfield, Salina, Price, Castle Dale, Emery, 
Green River, Goblin Valley, Beaver, Cedar City, Milford, Loa, 
Torrey, and Hanksville
901 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

Temperatures have climbed above the hard freeze threshold.

$$

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

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this hard freeze 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 hard freeze warning went out at Oct 11, 9:47 PM MDT, 4 hours 48 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 11, 9:47 PM MDT, 4 hours 48 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
947 PM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

.UPDATE...Precipitation is becoming widespread over Utah and
southwest Wyoming this evening as the potent storm system makes
its way into the area. Overall, forecast is on track but have
adjusted snow levels in a few locations this evening and overnight
to account for current trends. Previous discussion follows.

&&

.SYNOPSIS...A widespread winter-like storm will impact much of the
state through Tuesday evening into Wednesday.

&&

.SHORT TERM (Through 12Z Wednesday)...A winter-like storm will
impact the state over the next 36 hours or so, bringing a full
gauntlet of impacts to the region.

Main takeaways up front:

1. Significant winter driving conditions are expected tonight
into Tuesday along I-15 from south of Nephi to Cedar City and I-70
from the junction with I-15 to the Swell, especially on summits.
Travelers should be prepared for road snow like they would in
January. All mountain routes will have at least periods of winter
driving conditions tonight into at least Tuesday afternoon.

2. Nearly all seasonal routes remain open. Those with outdoor
plans including hikers and hunters should be prepared for severe
winter conditions tonight through Wednesday morning including
winter rated camping gear.

3. The growing season will likely end in most valley locations
outside of Weber, Davis and Salt Lake County either tonight or
Tuesday night as temperatures fall below to 28F or lower. See hard
freeze watches and warnings for your location.

4. Strong crosswinds are expected Tuesday along I-80 from Wendover
to Grantsville.

Now for the rest of the discussion...

A deepening upper level low continues to dig across the Great
Basin. The associated cold front is located roughly from a line
near Evanston Wyoming to northwest of Cedar City.

Expect this upper level low to undergo a period of cyclogenesis
and redevelop near the Utah/Arizona/Nevada triple point tonight
and then gradually shift northeastward to near the Moab area by
Tuesday afternoon. As a result of this cyclone evolution, a
transitory TROWAL feature is evident in the 315K surface across
portions of central Utah late tonight into Tuesday morning. This
will likely support an area of enhanced, strongly forced banding
somewhere near the Cove Fort, Kanosh, Scipio, Richfield,
Gunnison, and Manti areas tonight into Tuesday morning. If this
banding does form, this will result in a local higher maxima of
snow accumulations.

Overall, however, deep, moist lift will continue across much of
central and southern Utah as the main mid and low level baroclinic
zones orients in a more north to south position later today.
Locations east of this main baroclinic zone will see higher snow
levels as they remain in the warm sector. Areas west of the
baroclinc zone will be much colder...on the order of -5 to -8 C at
700mb in the cold sector. This will allow for overall appreciable
snow totals from roughly south of Nephi to Cedar City along the
I-15 corridor, the Sanpete and Sevier Valleys, Bryce Canyon area
and the areas of Loa and Bicknell. The highest snow totals will
likely fall in the banding feature discussed above, depending on
where it sets up.

After coordinating with our transportation partners, issued a
winter storm warning for the I-15 corridor from Nephi to Cedar
City as winter driving conditions, especially on summits, will
look more like mid-winter than early October. Those with travel
plans should consider carrying their winter survival kit and be
prepared for winter conditions. Seasonal roads also remain open
(except for Guardsman Pass) and any hunter or hikers venturing
into any mountain location of Utah tonight through Wednesday
morning should be prepared for severe winter conditions.

Winter weather advisories, particularly for the Sanpete and Sevier
Valleys are dependent on the location of the banding mentioned
earlier. Areas may see less that are not under the band or if the
band is transitory in a location. Areas under persistent banding
may see more.

Hard Freeze Watches and Warnings are now in effect for many
locations. Those with vulnerable plants, irrigation systems or RVs
may consider action now to protect these investments.

Expect strong north to northwesterly winds across the Great Salt
Lake Desert into portions of west central Utah Tuesday. Gusts to
50 mph will be possible. A wind advisory is now in place.

Precipitation will quickly come to an end across central and
southern Utah Tuesday afternoon and evening...with showers
lingering across northern Utah into Wednesday morning.

.LONG TERM (After 12Z Wednesday)...The area will see a brief
break in the action Wednesday as the early week system departs to
the east and weak shortwave ridging builds in. Temperatures will
remain well-below normal (around 20 degrees below normal in fact).
As mentioned, the break will be short-lived thanks to another
cold trough digging into the northern Great Basin, which should
spread high clouds over much of the area by Wednesday afternoon.

Ensembles show high confidence in this next trough, as evidenced
by only minor differences at these lead times in the WPC Cluster
Tool. This system will be colder and drier than the early-week
storm, and quicker moving as well. To illustrate the magnitude of
potential cold, the GEFS shows 700MB temperatures in the range of
-8 to -11C which would be on the verge of the all-time record for
SLC for 10/14 of -10F. This could translate to daytime highs of 20
to 30 degrees below normal! The EPS Extreme Forecast Index shows
this well with MaxT EFI of nearly -1, meaning that nearly the
entire EPS ensemble is outside of the range of past ensemble
forecasts for this time of year in the last 20 years. MinT
meanwhile is not quite as anomalous, likely due to persistent
cloud cover (for all but far southern Utah) and wind keeping
conditions mixed overnight. In terms of precipitation chances and
precipitation type, we expect conditions cold enough for snow for
most of the forecast area from Cedar City northward. The fly in
the ointment however is that the system will be drier, with
somewhat pessimistic liquid equivalent probabilities from the NBM.
For example, the high-end scenario is currently still under a
quarter inch of liquid equivalent for northern Utah valleys from
Tooele eastward and under a half inch liquid equivalent for higher
terrain from around Strawberry Reservoir northward, translating
into a potential for a trace to a few inches at the most for
valleys and 4-8" in the mountains. Another wildcard is potential
lake enhancement; local tools show potential, but we're still too
far out to analyze the details any further. For what it's worth,
ensembles have trended slightly upward with precipitation
potential with this trough.

A broad, low-amplitude ridge will then build into the
Intermountain West for the end of the work week and into the
weekend. This will bring a warming trend (though still around 10
degrees below normal) and quieter weather. Ensembles track another
trough through the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies early
next week, but even the deepest scenarios still keep impacts away
from our area. Looking farther out in time, the next period of
precipitation chances looks to be later in the week.

&&

.AVIATION...KSLC...At the SLC terminal...low-end VFR to high-end
MVFR conditions are anticipated through the overnight hours in
rain. There is a 20 percent chance of brief IFR conditions
overnight in heavier rain. Northwest winds will continue through
the morning.

REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Precipitation will continue
to increase in coverage of the airspace through the overnight
hours. Snow levels should drop to near 6000 feet over northern
Utah by the morning, with pockets of locally lower snow levels in
isolated locations such as the Cache Valley. Over central and
southern Utah, snow levels are expected to drop into the 4000 to
5000 foot range during the early morning. With areas seeing rain,
VFR to MVFR conditions will prevail, with IFR conditions in snow
at the higher elevations. Over northwest and parts of west central
Utah, northwest winds will be rather at gusty at times behind the
front through tomorrow morning.

&&

.SLC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
UT...Hard Freeze Watch from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning
     for UTZ102>104-106-114-120-129-130.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 6 PM MDT Tuesday for UTZ115-118-
     119-126-127-129.

     Wind Advisory from 6 AM to 3 PM MDT Tuesday for UTZ101-115.

     Hard Freeze Warning until noon MDT Tuesday for UTZ115-116-119-
     122-129.

     Winter Storm Warning until 6 PM MDT Tuesday for UTZ116-117-122-
     125.

     Winter Weather Advisory until midnight MDT Tuesday night for
     UTZ110-111.

     Winter Storm Warning until midnight MDT Tuesday night for UTZ112-
     113.

WY...None.
&&

UPDATE/AVIATION...Traphagan
SHORT TERM...Kruse
LONG TERM...Van Cleave

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http://weather.gov/saltlakecity

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visit...
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Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 11, 4:33 AM MDT, 22 hours 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
433 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

UTZ101>131-WYZ021-121045-
Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains-Tooele and Rush Valleys-
Eastern Box Elder County-Northern Wasatch Front-Salt Lake Valley-
Utah Valley-Cache Valley/Utah Portion-Wasatch Back-
Bear Lake and Bear River Valley-Wasatch Mountains I-80 North-
Wasatch Mountains South of I-80-Western Uinta Mountains-
Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs-Western Uinta Basin-
Western Millard and Juab Counties-Eastern Juab/Millard Counties-
Central Mountains-Sanpete Valley-Sevier Valley-Castle Country-
San Rafael Swell-Southwest Utah-Lower Washington County-
Zion National Park-Southern Mountains-Upper Sevier River Valleys-
Bryce Canyon Country-South Central Utah-
Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity-Western Canyonlands-
Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-Southwest Wyoming-
433 AM MDT Mon Oct 11 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the western two thirds of
Utah and southwest Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A cold early Autumn storm system will impact the area through
tonight. The best chance for winter driving conditions will be
across much of central and southern Utah Monday night into
Tuesday, including the I-15 corridor from south of Nephi to Cedar
City and the I-70 corridor near Cove Fort.

South to southwest winds will increase to near 45 mph across
southwest and south-central Utah late this afternoon and early
evening ahead of a strong cold front. Behind the front, northwest
to north winds of up to 45 mph will be possible across portions of
the west deserts, favored areas of southwest Utah and areas of
the Great Salt Lake Desert downwind of the Raft River mountain
range including across the Great Salt Lake.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Snow levels will fall across northern Utah Tuesday, with the
potential for winter driving conditions later Tuesday into Tuesday
night, mainly across the higher terrain. At this time, it is
looking less likely snow will impact the northern valleys
including the Wasatch Front. Snow will continue across high
terrain areas of central Utah through the day before winding down
Tuesday night. Winter driving conditions are likely to continue,
especially during the morning across these areas. The weight of
heavy, wet snow and wind may add stress on powerlines and
deciduous trees with remaining leaves.

Freezing temperatures are expected across the western deserts
much of the week. Near freezing temperatures are possible across
the Wasatch Front each morning, with Friday likely the coldest
morning area-wide.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed. Please relay any information
about observed severe weather to the NWS while following all
local, state, and CDC guidelines.

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

For information on potential road travel impacts visit...
http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/roadweatherforecast.aspx

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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.