Heavy snow could impact travel on Thursday and Friday

The period of heaviest snowfall is expected Thursday evening through Friday morning. Photo: Park City Municipal

PARK CITY, Utah — The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting up to 26 inches of snow for Park City through Friday night.

Snowfall is projected into next week, surely guaranteeing a White Christmas on Saturday.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Thursday morning through Saturday morning in the Wasatch Back, with the greatest amounts in the Ogden Valley, and from Park City to Kamas. During that period, possible accumulation ranges from 5 to 15 inches.

“Travel could be very difficult,” NWS said. “The period of heaviest snowfall is expected Thursday evening through Friday morning, and could impact peak holiday travel times.”

“The next two weeks are expected to be busy,” Park City Municipal said in a post. “Regardless of where you’re heading — the resorts, to dinner, work, or elsewhere — we encourage you to help keep Park City moving by carpooling or riding FREE Park City Transit!”

NWS forecast:

Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 32 by 4am. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday
Snow. High near 33. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 28. South southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Friday
Snow. High near 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Christmas Day
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.