New storm just getting started as warnings, advisories issued for most of Utah. How much snow is expected and how long will the storm last?
SALT LAKE CITY — Much of Utah is under Winter Storm Warnings or Advisories as a new system brought heavy snow and rain to the state on New Year's Day.Along with the storm warnings and advisories, SR-201 in Little Cottonwood Canyon is closed to travelers Sunday morning due to avalanche mitigation. As of 8 a.m., there was no timetable for the road to be reopened, meaning skiers would not be able to head to resorts.
Because of heavy rains in the southern portion of the state, a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Zion National Park until 2:15 p.m. Park officials say they have received reports of flooding in multiple streams on Sunday morning. The warning also includes Springdale and Rockville. The new storm, which brought a cold front through the state, is expected to bring even larger snow totals as the day continues. Nearly 2 inches of snow had been measured at the Salt Lake City office of the National Weather Service by early Sunday.Up to 30 inches of snow is possible in the northern Utah mountains, with 36 inches forecast for the Cottonwoods.
In addition to SR-201 being closed, a Little Cottonwood Canyon backcountry closure is in effect through Monday at 8 a.m.