SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Three weak storm systems are expected to move through Utah over the next week, helping to prevent strong temperature inversions while bringing minimal precipitation to the region, according to KUTV Chief Meteorologist Lindsay Storrs.
The state is currently experiencing moderate air quality with near-normal temperatures under high, thin cloud cover. However, this calm weather pattern will soon give way to a series of minor disturbances.
The first system, arriving Thursday night, will bring scattered light snow showers through Friday. Valley locations should expect little to no accumulation, while mountain areas may receive 1 to 3 inches of snow.
Storm System #1: Light Snow Event
- Duration: Thursday Night – Friday
- Valley Impact: Scattered light snow showers, minimal to no accumulation, mixed precipitation possible
- Mountain Impact: 1-3 inches of snow accumulation, limited visibility during snowfall,
- Travel Impact: Minor
A slightly stronger system will move in Saturday night, bringing warmer temperatures and mixed precipitation to valley locations. Mountain areas could see 4 to 8 inches of snow before the system exits Monday morning. This second storm represents the most significant of the three anticipated systems.
Storm System #2: Mixed Precipitation Event
- Duration: Saturday Night – Monday Morning
- Valley Impact: Rain/snow mix expected, warmer temperatures, potential for wet roads
- Mountain Impact: 4-8 inches of snow accumulation, most significant of the three systems,
- Travel Impact: Moderate, especially in mountain passes
The final storm, expected Tuesday, will be brief but remains somewhat uncertain. Forecasters predict it will move quickly through the region, lasting less than 24 hours and producing only light, scattered snowfall.
Storm System #3: Quick-Moving System
- Duration: Tuesday Morning – Tuesday Night
- Valley Impact: Light, scattered snowfall, brief period of precipitation
- Mountain Impact: Light snow accumulation
- Travel Impact: Minor, short-duration
Following these systems, a high-pressure ridge is expected to develop late next week, which could lead to stronger valley temperature inversions.
