Winds contribute to Salt Lake Valley power outages

Rocky Mountain Power says blustery weather conditions overnight Saturday and early Sunday contributed to numerous power outages up and down the Salt Lake Valley, but no serious problems have been reported.

Power company spokesman Jeff Hymas said about 3,600 customers were without power midday Sunday but crews were working to restore service. Hymas said a variety of weather-related issues including downed lines, tree branches interfering with lines and pole fires have been reported in the area.

The National Weather Service's Salt Lake office said wind gusts in excess of 50 mph were recorded at the Salt Lake City International Airport Sunday morning and windy conditions continued through early afternoon.

Weather Service meteorologist Colby Newman said forecasters are tracking a cold front that should be moving into Utah this afternoon that will bring cooler temperatures, rain and scattered thunderstorms. Newman said the snow level is expected to move down from 9,500 to 7,500 feet and upper elevations could see 3-7 inches of snow. As the front moves in, winds should subside, Colby said.

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