Skiers and snowboarders rejoice!
Back-to-back storm systems will move through Utah Sunday through Tuesday, bringing large accumulation totals in the mountains while leaving a rain and snow mix in the valleys along the Wasatch Front, according to National Weather Service forecaster Mike Seaman.
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The storm could drop about 3 to 6 inches in most mountains, with the upper Cottonwoods receiving upward of 8 inches, he said. The storm that will blow through Monday and Tuesday could drop another foot in mountains statewide.
Big and Little Cottonwood canyons as well as Provo Canyon were restricted to four-wheel drive or chains for several hours Sunday, but all restrictions were lifted by Sunday afternoon, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.
Nearly statewide, the avalanche danger rating was at considerable, with the exception of the Logan mountains, which were at moderate danger, according to the Utah Avalanche Center. For more information about backcountry conditions, visit www.utahavalanchecenter.org.
Those living on the valley floors needn’t worry about tuning up their snowblowers just yet. The warm temperatures — in the mid-to low-40s at the start of the week — should prevent any snow from piling up on driveways and sidewalks.
The southern part of the state Sunday saw valley rains with mountain snow, and will get larger snow totals on Monday and Tuesday. Cedar City’s streets may see accumulation at the start of the week as well, Seaman said.
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