Another March storm will grace Utah with much-needed snowfall in both mountains, valleys

SALT LAKE CITY — After a March that's so far been swapping between spring-like and winter weather, another snowstorm is headed for Utah, reinforcing what KSL Meteorologist Matthew Johnson calls the "rollercoaster season." Johnson's forecast estimates the storm will begin to blow in on Wednesday with gusts up to 25 or even 35 mph. However, the bulk of the precipitation is not expected to start until Thursday between 6 to 9 p.m., and the wind will continue. This second March storm is expected to start again with valley rain and mountain snow, but a switchover to valley snow is likely Thursday night into Friday morning. "This storm could put down some snow for the Friday morning commute," he said. "Friday day looks like it'll be drying out, and then we'll see a 'follow up' wave of energy." The "follow up" wave may include more valley snow on Saturday, he said, but will definitely grace Utah's mountains with fresh powder.

THURSDAY - SATURDAY PM: This next storm comes in two pieces, Thursday - Friday AM & Saturday day. It'll start as valley rain/mountain snow then switch over to valley snow late Thursday. #utwx Valleys: .25-.75" (snow tr-3") Mountains: 8-16" Cottonwoods: 15-30" Brian Head: 10-20" pic.twitter.com/VGi7NhBJ0i — Matthew Johnson (@KSL_Matt) March 11, 2025

"We'll see a quick break before another storm moves in next Monday night," Johnson said. While the "March madness" feels a bit odd, the state is in desperate need of the moisture — especially in southern Utah. The total snowfall expected is somewhere between a half and three inches  in the Wasatch Front and southern valleys, and could be up to four on the Wasatch Back and in central valleys. Johnson estimates skiers will be happy campers (and hopefully safe ones) with up to 30 inches in the Cottonwoods, Brian Head, and southern mountains, too.

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