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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 9:10 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM MST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts on the Wasatch Plateau and Manti Skyline. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph through Monday night. * WHERE...Central Mountains and Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are likely. Traction laws may be enacted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For winter road conditions from the Utah Department of Transportation, visit http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov. For graphical depictions of the snowfall forecast, including Official NWS Forecast, High End Amount, and Low End Amount, visit weather.gov/slc/winter. &&
Avalanche Watch
Issued: 12:15 PM Feb. 16, 2026 – National Weather Service
...THE FOREST SERVICE UTAH AVALANCHE CENTER HAS ISSUED A BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6AM MONDAY TO 6AM TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snowfall and strong winds are expected to rapidly increase avalanche danger across northern and central Utah beginning tomorrow morning and continuing through the week. Forecasters at the Utah Avalanche Center expect dangerous and complex avalanche conditions to develop on many slopes, with natural and human-triggered avalanches likely. * WHERE...For the mountains of Northern, Central, and Southwestern Utah as well as Southeastern Idaho, including...the Wasatch Range...Bear River Range...Western Uinta Mountains...Wasatch Plateau...Tushars. * WHEN...The Watch will be in effect 6AM Monday through 6AM Tuesday, though increased avalanche danger is expected to continue through the week. * IMPACTS...Dangerous avalanche conditions are expected to develop on many slopes. Avalanches can be triggered on slopes steeper than 30 degrees. They may also be triggered remotely (from a distance) or from below. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...What to do...Avoid traveling on or underneath steep terrain at mid and upper elevations in the backcountry. Carry and know how to use avalanche rescue equipment, including a transceiver, shovel, and probe. Find safer riding conditions on slopes less than 30 degrees with no overhead hazard. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay off of and out from under slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Backcountry travelers should consult www.utahavalanchecenter.org or call 1-888-999-4019 for more detailed information. This Watch does not apply to ski areas where avalanche hazard reduction measures are performed.
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