Spring snowstorm rolls across state
Wind gusts to 50 mph and heavy snow fall accompanied a storm front that moved into the state Sunday morning, forcing some road closures and contributing to accidents in Tooele and Cache Counties, but the Utah Highway Patrol reported that no serious injuries resulted.
National Weather Service meteorologist Gene Vancor said the front passed over Salt Lake about 8:15 Sunday morning and snowfall began shortly after, with expected accumulations of 1-3 inches in the valley and up to two feet of new snow in mountain elevations. Snow began to dissipate around 1 p.m., but Vancor said there was a good chance of snow showers Sunday night. Monday's morning commute is likely to be met with some showers, but the forecast is for warming temperatures and sunshine by mid-day.
UHP Sgt. Ted Tingey said high winds in Tooele County blew over three semitrailer trucks Sunday morning on I-80 east of Wendover, but occupants received only minor injuries. Blowing snow also contributed to multiple accidents on I-84 approaching the Idaho border, Tingey said, and westbound lanes were closed temporarily to clear accidents, and eastbound traffic was restricted due to weather conditions.
Salt Lake County restricted traffic in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons to vehicles with four-wheel-drive or chains.
— Arthur Raymond
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