Salt Lake City on Alert for Wintry Mix, Snow Accumulations Expected as Weather Advisory Continues

Salt Lake City residents are gearing up for a mix of wintry weather today, with forecasts indicating a 40 percent chance of snow after 3 p.m. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has kept a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until noon today for areas including the Northern Wasatch Front and Salt Lake Valley.

Conditions are expected to be partly sunny with a high near 44 degrees, and total daytime snow accumulation less than a half inch, as reported by National Weather Service.Tonight, the likelihood of snowfall climbs to a 50 percent chance, primarily after 9 p.m.



, with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to a low around 32. Winds will settle into a calm state in the evening after blowing southwest around 5 mph. According to the National Weather Service, the Salt Lake Valley could see snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, and local spots might experience over 6 inches due to the lake effect.

Looking ahead to the weekend, Salt Lake City should brace for more snow on Saturday with an 80 percent chance of precipitation, and a high temperature hovering near 46 degrees. Westerly winds will pick up to 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Little to no additional snow accumulation is expected, thanks to rising Sunday temperatures that could reach nearly 60 degrees, offering a slight chance of rain and snow before noon.

The unsettled pattern continues into the next week, with a 40 percent chance of rain by Monday afternoon and a more significant system bringing rain, possibly mixed with snow, late Monday night. Tuesday's forecast suggests a transition from a rain-snow mix to all snow after 9 a.m.

, creating potentially challenging conditions for local commuters..