Storm bringing snow just in time for morning commute, UDOT prepares

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SALT LAKE CITY — Winter is not over. The Utah Department of Transportation is issuing a travel advisory for Tuesday morning anticipating a big storm to move in that could drop several inches of snow along I-15 during the morning rush hour.

We are asking you to delay travel tomorrow (3/18) morning if possible. We’re expecting more snow, and the morning commute could be a bit tricky. Please share to spread the word. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/Ed0CzhJC73 — Utah DOT (@UtahDOT) March 17, 2025

The heavy snow fall is expected to start about 3 o’clock in the morning and could dump as much as six inches of snow in the Valleys. “We are just trying to get ready,” said Jesse Bunn a UDOT snowplow driver and worker. “We are making sure our trucks are ready to go, checking fluids, tires, our plow blades. I do love this. It's the best job in the world.” The timing of the storm is what makes this one so concerning to UDOT. It will hit early; the snow will fall heavy and be in full swing as the morning commute begins. “The thing that is tricky with this storm is the amount of snow that is going to fall in a short amount of time and just the timing of it,” said John Cleason, UDOT’s spokesperson. That's why UDOT is issuing a travel advisory. “We are asking everybody to check the morning forecast when they wake up and consider actually delaying your travel after 9 or 10 o'clock in the morning. If you do have to travel, drive focused, be alert and watch out for those changing conditions,” said Gleason.