Weekend Tempest Triggers Travel Woes Across Utah’s Major Highways

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A cold front progressing through Utah on Saturday has raised travel concerns related to weather for numerous significant roadways.

The Utah Department of Transportation has released a Road Weather Alert for January 4, from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m., owing to the potential for substantial mountain snowfall and light snowfall in valley regions throughout northern and central Utah.

High mountain paths and peaks are anticipated to see heavy snowfall, and motorists on these routes should recognize that Traction Laws might be implemented.

Slush and light snowfall are expected on the majority of lower valley routes and the Wasatch Front, especially on the benches. Certain locations could record snow accumulations of several inches.

Although most snow showers are likely to diminish by 6 p.m., higher mountain paths might face icy conditions post-sunset.

Weather-related travel dangers are anticipated for the following routes during the predicted timeframe:

• I-15, ID boundary to Scipio
• I-80, Grantsville to WY boundary
• I-84, Entire stretch
• I-215, Complete Route
• I-70, Salina canyon/summit
• US-40, I-80 Junction through Daniels Canyon to Fruitland
• US-189, Provo Canyon
• US-6, Eureka vicinity, I-15 Spanish Fork to Helper
• US-89, ID boundary to Fairview
• US-191, WY boundary to Vernal; over Indian Canyon summit situated between Duchesne and Price
• SR-190, Big Cottonwood Canyon
• SR-210, Little Cottonwood Canyon
• SR-30, Complete Route
• SR-16, Entire Route
• SR-39, Entire Route
• SR-35, Francis over Wolf Creek Pass to Hanna
• SR-31, Skyline Drive

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