Forecast and Conditions for Snowbird, Utah

Updated: 2:35 AM MDT on October 11, 2008
Observed at Sandy Bench, Sandy, Utah
Temperature 34.7 °F / 1.5 °C
Windchill 35 °F / 2 °C
Humidity 42%
Dew Point 14 °F / -10 °C
Wind SSE at 2.0 mph / 3.2 km/h
Pressure 29.65 in / 1003.9 hPa (Falling)
Conditions Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 5500 ft / 1676 m
Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 12000 ft / 3657 m
Yesterday's Maximum 49 °F / 9 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 32 °F / 0 °C
Normal high 66 °F / 18 °C
Normal low 43 °F / 6 °C
Record high 87 °F / 30 °C (1996)
Record low 27 °F / -2 °C (1946)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 24
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 0
Sunrise07:34 AM (MDT)
Sunset06:52 PM (MDT)
Moon Rise05:11 PM (MDT)
Moon Set03:58 AM (MDT)
Moon Phase
Winter Storm Watch
Statement as of 11:52 PM MDT on October 10, 2008


... Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Saturday afternoon
through Sunday afternoon...

A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Saturday afternoon
through Sunday afternoon.

This watch is for the Cache Valley... the Wasatch front... and the
valleys of west central Utah.

Snowfall totals of 2 to 5 inches... with higher amounts east of
the Great Salt Lake... will be possible between Saturday afternoon
and Sunday afternoon. Although snow amounts may not be
exceptionally heavy... the wet snow falling on trees that have yet
to lose their leaves may result in tree damage and localized
power outages.

Rain is expected to spread into the western valleys Saturday
morning before changing over to snow on Saturday afternoon. The
snow will continue... possibly heavy at times..into the day on
Sunday. At this time the greatest threat appears to be east of
the Great Salt Lake where lake effect snow may enhance the
accumulations Saturday and Sunday. The precipitation is expected
to diminish by late in the day on Sunday.

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for heavy snow...
sleet... freezing rain and/or strong winds. Continue to monitor
the latest forecasts. For winter Road conditions from the Utah
Department of Transportation visit... http://www.Udot.Utah.Gov or
dial 511


For more information from NOAA/S National Weather Service visit...


Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 5:56 am MDT on October 10, 2008


... Winter-like storm to hit region this weekend...

An unseasonably cold storm system will impact the Great Basin this
weekend. Snow levels will drop to the valley floors of western Utah
through the day Saturday... with the exception of the St. George.
Snow will continue in many areas overnight Saturday and into Sunday.
Though snow amounts may not be significant in the lower
elevations... even minor amounts of snow can be hazardous when
accumulating on trees that have not yet lost their leaves. Snow
accumulations could be substantial in many mountain
locations... particularly in northern Utah.

Temperatures over the weekend will also be 20 to 25 degrees below
normal across much of the region. This will allow for a hard
freeze across most valley locations across Utah... including the
Wasatch front... both Saturday night and Sunday night... with the
exception of the St George and Lake Powell areas.

Those participating in outdoor activities this weekend should
prepare for adverse weather conditions... especially if venturing
into the high country.


For more information from NOAA/S National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.Gov/saltlakecity (all lower case)








Forecast as of 2:59 PM MDT on October 10, 2008

Winter Storm Watch in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon...
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
Saturday
Rain likely in the morning...then rain in the afternoon mixing with snow on the benches. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Saturday Night
Snow. Accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Lows around 30. Chance of snow 80 percent.
Sunday
Snow showers likely. Accumulations possible. Highs around 40. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Lows around 30.
Columbus Day
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.
Monday Night and Tuesday
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 50s.
Tuesday Night and Wednesday
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday Night through Friday
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs around 70.
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