A storm that swept through Utah's northern regions earlier this week brought much-needed rainfall to drought-stricken areas, with significant snowfall reported in mountainous zones. Provo received nearly half an inch of rain, while Salt Lake City saw 0.83 inches, and many communities north of the state capital, including North Ogden, recorded over an inch of precipitation. Some areas, like Beaver Mountain and Cherry Peak, saw more than a foot of snow. Additional storms are expected to affect the region over the next few days, potentially bringing snow to valley floors. The National Weather Service has issued winter weather advisories covering Utah's mountains and high-elevation areas, warning that another foot of snow or more could accumulate by the end of the workweek. KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson noted that while the storm isn’t a major event, it will deliver substantial snowfall, particularly east of Utah. Wednesday will feature mild temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s across the Wasatch Front and northern Utah. However, a low-pressure system originating from the Pacific Northwest will move into the state by Wednesday afternoon or evening. This system will initially bring a mix of valley rain and mountain snow, with the transition from rain to snow expected as the cold front passes through. Johnson emphasized that snow showers are likely to persist from Thursday afternoon through Friday, affecting areas from north to south, including Fillmore. Scattered showers may continue through Friday afternoon before the system exits the state by the weekend. The timing could lead to slick morning commutes on Thursday and Friday. The National Weather Service initially issued a winter storm watch for parts of Utah but downgraded those areas to advisories.#utah #provo #salt_lake_city #north_ogden #beaver_mountain
