Beaver, Utah

... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 PM MST
Wednesday...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect until 5
PM MST Wednesday.

* Affected area: this Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the
valleys of west central and southwest Utah... and Great Salt Lake
Desert... mainly south of I-80.

* Snow accumulations: storm total accumulations of 5 to 10 inches
are expected in some areas by late Wednesday afternoon. The
heaviest snowfall amounts in the Great Salt Lake Desert will
primarily occur south of I-80. In the west central and southwest
valleys... the heaviest amounts are expected along the I-15
corridor from near Fillmore to north of Cedar City.

* Timing: snow or a mixture of snow and rain will begin this
morning... and become all snow later in the morning. The heaviest
snow is expected to fall this afternoon through this evening.
Snow will continue into Wednesday morning... then gradually
decrease in intensity and areal coverage Wednesday afternoon.

* Snow levels: beginning near 5500 feet but falling to valley
floor late this morning.

* Winds: breezy north winds will develop behind a cold front
late Tuesday afternoon and evening result in local areas of
blowing snow.

* Impacts: snow is expected to accumulate on area roadways by
Tuesday afternoon. In addition... gusty north winds combined
with heavy snow this afternoon and evening will result in
significant visibility reductions. Travel Tuesday morning
through early Wednesday will be difficult in these areas and
motorists are advised to avoid travel if possible.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant accumulations of snow
are expected or occurring. Driving conditions may be hazardous.
Use caution. Keep a winter storm survival kit in your vehicle in
case of an emergency.

For winter Road conditions from the Utah Department of
Transportation visit... http://www.Commuterlink.Utah.Gov or dial
511.