After what has been a bizarrely warm December, a blanket of white has finally arrived across the Salt Lake Valley and the mountains this morning. I guess Santa has come a little late, but better late than never.
Temperatures are in the low 30s around the valley as light to moderate snow falls. Some rain may mix in at times. Coverage and intensity will decrease through the morning. However, snow showers will likely continue in the Wasatch at times - largely in the Cottonwoods - through the day.
A second push of moisture, energy, and colder air will arrive later this afternoon as a trailing storm slides over northern Utah. During this period, mid-level winds with shift more northwesterly which should enable orographics to be enhanced in the mountains through the evening. Valley areas could see some additional snow showers as well.
I don’t think this storm event will deliver blockbuster numbers, but it could also deliver some sneaky amounts. All said and done the Wasatch resorts could see another 4-10”. Maybe skiff in the SLV.
This storm almost feels abnormal with how warm it’s been, and unfortunately things look to dry out and warm some going into the work week. Next storm on tap looks to be just after the new year.
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