Utahns heading home for the weekend may run into some traffic delays due to some big fat snow flakes as a white out has hit the Wasatch Front.

According to the National Weather Service, residents can expect 1-5 inches of snow Friday afternoon, with a bit more in the benches.

“When the snow gets heavier, you can see some slush accumulation, especially north of Salt Lake City," said Christine Kruse, a meteorologist with the weather service. “And then in the benches, you’ll be more likely to see those slush accumulations.”

A winter weather advisory from the weather service says commuters can expect slippery and occasionally snow packed road conditions.

In a tweet, the Utah Department of Transportation reported Provo Canyon is closed due to an avalanche.

According to the UDOT website, Little Cottonwood Canyon is closed at milepost 4, right at the mouth of the canyon.

There will be a slow decrease in snow and rain across the valley as the night goes on, with the weather turning more showery. It’s expected to gradually diminish by Saturday morning.

Northern Utah can expect another relatively minor storm on Sunday and another one Wednesday.

For more information about weather forecasts, visit weather.gov/slc.