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SALT LAKE CITY — A winter-like storm moved into the Wasatch Front just in time for the morning commute Thursday, bringing wind, rain, and the possibility of snow by afternoon.
The storm system began with strong winds and rain, particularly in Davis County, but changed to snow by mid-morning in some places.
Quite the ❄️ coming down at Stewart Stadium right now. Last practice of “spring” football scheduled today for @weberstatefb before Saturday’s spring game. #WeAreWeber#utwxpic.twitter.com/R2UdKNpJ1g
— Paul Grua (@PaulGrua) April 12, 2018
The storm was expected to leave a trace to 2 inches of snow on the valley floor, according to KSL Meteorologist Grant Weyman. Bench areas may see 3 to 6 inches of snow.
Many watches and warnings.... A wind warning for much of state with strong winds likely.... and several inches of snow for mountains starting today into tomorrow pic.twitter.com/dM4SKhzTlV
— Grant Weyman (@KSLweyman) April 12, 2018
Some areas can expect high winds upward of 30 miles per hour, with some gusts even higher, Weyman said.
Wind advisory warns of 50 mph gusts in Washington County#nws#windadvisory#windgusts#weather#soutahhttps://t.co/ezDKSLekClpic.twitter.com/tscimNLndp
— St. George News (@STGnews) April 12, 2018
Motorists on I-80 near Wendover should be aware of wind gusts over 70 miles per hour in the area until at least 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
735 am- The strongest northwest winds along the Wasatch Front this morning are in northern Utah County, with gusts 45-55 mph near Lehi, Saratoga Springs, etc. Be prepared for strong winds while driving, especially strong crosswinds along Pioneer Crossing. #utwx
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) April 12, 2018
Get a full forecast on the KSL Weather Page.
Winter has returned - but hopefully just for the day. Be careful out there - slow down and watch out! No weather related accidents in Bountiful so far - let’s keep it that way! pic.twitter.com/x2RBoVVHP8
— Bountiful City (@BountifulCityUT) April 12, 2018
