Waarschuwingen, Lightning Peak

Winter Storm Warning issued March 17 at 4:38AM MDT until March 19 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 14 and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Wasatch Mountains South of I-80. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. Traction laws may be enacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of moderate to heavy snow is expected with a cold front this evening into tonight. Periods of moderate to potentially heavy snow will continue through Tuesday before tapering to snow showers Tuesday evening. Additional snow accumulation is possible Tuesday night into Wednesday morning south and east of the Great Salt Lake. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit weather.gov/slc/winter.