Weekend Storm Intensifies: Park City Snowfall jumps to 19″, Avalanche Danger HIGH

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A shifting storm track is now set to deliver more snow than expected, 14" at Deer Valley, 19" at Park City Mountain, 30" at Alta Ski Area and raising avalanche concerns across northern Utah.

PARK CITY, Utah  — A stronger-than-expected winter storm is set to deliver up to 19 inches of snow to Park City Mountain and 9″ in town, prompting warnings of hazardous travel and a heightened avalanche risk.

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory through Saturday at 5 p.m., forecasting wet, heavy snow and strong winds that will impact mountain passes and ski resorts. Initial projections have been doubled as the storm is tracking further south.

Expected Regional Snow Totals Through Monday:
37″ at Beaver Mountain
14″ at Deer Valley
19″ at Park City Mountain
30″ at Alta Ski Resort
24″ At Snowbird
15″ Snowbasin

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Avalanche forecasters at the Utah Avalanche Center warn that the combination of fresh snow and weak underlying layers will create HIGH avalanche danger on many slopes across northern Utah and southeast Idaho. Backcountry travelers are urged to avoid slopes steeper than 30 degrees, carry avalanche rescue gear, and check the latest forecasts before venturing out.

By late Saturday, warming temperatures could bring rain and mixed precipitation, further complicating conditions. The storm is expected to taper off by Monday, but avalanche risks may persist into next week.

For updated weather and ski resort totals, visit https://townlift.com/weather-snow-report/, and for avalanche conditions, go to utahavalanchecenter.org.