Snowfall on Saturday brings power outages, weather advisories and traffic alerts

SALT LAKE CITY — Power outages and traction laws have begun to appear throughout Utah on Saturday after snow began falling in the Beehive State.

Weather alerts

According to the National Weather Service, a winter weather advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. on Saturday in the following areas:

• Mantua
• Alta
• Brighton
• Logan Sumit

Areas included in this weather advisory should expect around 2 inches of additional snow.

An additional weather alert is in effect until 3 p.m. for Mirror Lake Highway and Moon Lake, which should expect around 1 inch of additional snow.

Traffic alerts

A traction law was in effect for SR-190 and SR-210 according to Cottonwood Canyons Utah Department of Transportation’s X page. That traction law has since been lifted as of 8:30 a.m.

🚨Traction Law Update🚨
The Traction Law has been lifted in Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons (SR-190, SR-210)

REMINDER: This is based on current road conditions, is subject to change at any time, & applies to both travel directions.

‼️Watch for areas of slush in upper canyons. pic.twitter.com/UEDmlqCmgr

— UDOT Cottonwood Canyons (@UDOTcottonwoods) November 16, 2024

 

The NWS has predicted “winter driving conditions” for Sardine Canyon, Parleys Canyon, Big Cottonwood Canyon and Little Cottonwood Canyon.

People driving on Mirror Lake Highway should also expect winter driving condition.

Power outages

Parts of Springville City have been experiencing power outages, according to a post on the city’s Facebook page.

“The current power outage is effecting the southeast section of town. The city has a main breaker that services this area that is open,” the post said. “The crews are working to locate the issue and restore power. The area includes Brookside Subdivision east.”

At 11 a.m., power was reported to be restored to the city.

 

Kennedy Camarena is a digital content producer for KSL NewsRadio. 

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