SOUTHERN UTAH — On Saturday, the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Beaver, Iron, Garfield, Washington and Kane counties with expectations of heavy snow on Sunday.
A storm moving through the five-county area begins at approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday and is expected to linger until Monday night at 9 p.m.
“The heaviest snowfall is expected Sunday evening,” the National Weather Service stated in the email. “Travel could be very difficult to impossible.”
According to the alert, total snow accumulations of 12 to 22 inches is expected, with higher amounts in the Tushar Mountains and Cedar Breaks area. Expect wind gusts as high as 40 mph.
For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit their website or download the UDOT 511 app.
Download this printable PDF: Vehicle Preparation and Safety Precautions for Winter Weather. This is a project the whole family could participate in – make it a scavenger hunt with potentially lifesaving benefits.
Tips to remember:
- Allow for leeway in travel time. Expect to drive slowly in adverse weather conditions. High speeds can lead to skidding off the road and getting stuck in the snow.
- Have emergency supplies in the car. A basic winter emergency kit may include items like a flashlight, batteries, snacks, water, gloves, boots and a first-aid kit.
- Take it slow. Drive well below posted speed limits and leave plenty of space between cars.
- Approach intersections, off-ramps, bridges and shaded areas slowly. These areas are hot spots for black ice.
- Slow down in cases of limited visibility and be alert.
- Take it slow — just because a truck has 4-wheel drive doesn’t change how it handles on the road, especially when traction goes out the window. Mother Nature is no respecter of automotive diversity.
- Keep the vehicle’s speed down. The faster the car goes, the longer it takes to stop. Be slow on the accelerator or risk having the car skid when the next stop sign appears.
- Do not use the car’s cruise control while ice and snow still abound.
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