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Current Road Conditions

The UDOT Citizen Reporting Program enlists volunteers to report on current road conditions along specific roadway segments across Utah. The volunteers can be UDOT employees, law enforcement, truck drivers, plow drivers, experienced commuters, or other volunteers. The long term goal of adding Citizen Reporters to UDOT’s weather operations road reporting is to supplement current condition reporting on segments where drivers are already traveling.

Current and forecast weather conditions are a critical part of traveler information in Utah. Utah has many high mountain passes and rural routes that frequently experience hazardous winter weather, and accurate road condition information for these routes is vital for traveler safety and route planning. Citizen Reporters will help to enhance UDOT’s coverage of road weather reporting by providing data on road segments throughout the state of Utah. UDOT has a network of Road Weather Information Stations (RWIS), traffic cameras and Traveler Information Meteorologists that help to create a road conditions report. UDOT also utilizes reports from snow plow crews. See the diagram below for additional information:

How does UDOT compile all of the incoming data and determine the appropriate road/weather conditions?

UDOT has a sophisticated network of Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) deployed throughout the state. These RWIS units collect road and weather data and transmit the data back to the UDOT Traffic Operations Center (TOC). Meteorologists at the TOC use this information to verify the conditions seen on atmospheric models. UDOT also receives valuable road/weather information from its plow drivers, and with the launch of the Citizen Reporter Program, trained volunteer reporters. All of the incoming data is compiled with carefully crafted logic to determine the condition of the road surface. Reports from plow drivers, law enforcement and other experienced reporters may be utilized in a different way than volunteer citizen data, however all data is immensely valuable and helpful in determining the condition of the road surface.

How do I become a UDOT Citizen Reporter?

In order to become a UDOT Citizen Reporter, you will need to complete a brief training (either online or in person), take a short quiz and complete a sign-up form. The training takes approximately 30 minutes. Once a volunteer has completed these steps, they will be provided with a login and PIN, and can begin submitting reports. Reports are submitted through the UDOT Citizen Reporting app, downloadable for Android and Apple devices from the iStore or Android Market.

If you would like to become a Citizen Reporter, please follow this link to take the online training: Citizen Reporting Training. For more information or to schedule an in person training, contact UDOT Citizen Reporting program at udotcitizenreporter@utah.gov

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	Degree of caution	Weather Impact on Travel	Recommended Action
GREEN	Low	Minimal	Normal Caution
YELLOW	Moderate	Minor/intermittent weather related road concerns anticipated	Monitor 511, UDOT Traffic Web page and NWS Weather Forecasts.
RED	High	Travel expected to be impaired. Be prepared for hazardous road conditions	Monitor 511, UDOT Traffic Web page and NWS weather forecasts. Be prepared to alter travel plans as necessary

Reported Road Weather Conditions

Location	Weather	Road Condition	Restriction	Last Updated
SR-31 Fairview Canyon	blowing snow	snow covered	none	2/16/2020 6:46:01 PM
SR-31 Huntington Canyon	snow	snow covered	none	2/16/2020 6:46:01 PM
SR-39 Ogden to Jct. SR-167 Trappers Loop	mixed rain and snow	wet	none	2/16/2020 6:46:00 PM
SR-153 Beaver to Elk Meadows	fair	dry	none	2/16/2020 6:46:01 PM
US-40 Through Daniels Canyon	snow	wet	none	2/16/2020 6:46:01 PM
US-89 Upper Logan Canyon and Logan Summit	snow	slushy	none	2/16/2020 6:46:00 PM
US-89 Lower Logan Canyon	snow	wet	none	2/16/2020 6:46:00 PM
US-89/91 I-15 to Wellsville via Sardine Summit	snow	wet	none	2/16/2020 6:46:00 PM
SR-92 to Sundance	mixed rain and snow	wet	none	2/16/2020 6:46:01 PM
SR-153 Elk Meadows to Puffer Lake	fair	dry	none	2/16/2020 6:46:01 PM
SR-158 to Powder Mountain	snow	slushy	none	2/16/2020 6:46:00 PM
SR-167 Trappers Loop I-84 to Huntsville	snow	slushy	none	2/16/2020 6:46:00 PM
US-189 Provo Canyon	rain	wet	none	2/16/2020 6:46:01 PM
SR-226 to Snowbasin	snow	slushy	none	2/16/2020 6:46:00 PM
US-191 Duchesne to Helper through Indian Canyon	fair	wet	none	2/16/2020 6:46:01 PM
SR-143 Parowan to Brian Head	blowing snow	icy spots	none	2/16/2020 6:46:01 PM
SR-143 Panguitch to Mammoth Creek Road	snow	wet	none	2/16/2020 6:46:01 PM
SR-143 Brian Head to Mammoth Creek Road	blowing snow	icy spots	none	2/16/2020 6:46:01 PM
SR-39 Jct. SR-167 Trappers Loop to Monte Cristo	snow	slushy	none	2/16/2020 6:46:00 PM

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Road Weather Station Data

Site	Air Temp °F	Wind Dir	Wind Speed (MPH)	Wind Gust (MPH)	% Relative Humidity	Road Temp °F
	Atmospherics					Road Conditions
Alta Guard Station	25	N	0	0	96
Arrowhead Summit	27	S	15	24	99
Bunnells Ridge	25	E	10	21	100
Cardiff Peak	20	SW	17	26	97
Deer Creek Dam	34	S	7	10	82
Elberts	28	N	0	0	97
Mid Mountain	30	N	0	0	93
Monument Peak	22	W	46	60	95
Reynolds Peak	22	SW	16	26
SR-92 @ Aspen Grove	31	NE	2	4	92
Spruces	30	N	0	0	88

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UDOT Traffic Road Weather FAQ

How does a road weather forecast differ from the forecast I see on the news at night?

A road weather forecast only concentrates on weather that impacts travel. For example, 3 inches of snow might be forecast to stick on the grass, but roads may remain wet.

What is an RWIS?

RWIS stands for Road Weather Information System. UDOT maintains a network of RWIS weather stations across the state of Utah. RWIS stations have atmospheric sensors, road sensors and cameras. These instruments measure air temperature, wind speed and direction, precipitation, road temperature, road surface condition, and other variables.

What do you do with the information you collect from RWIS sites and how does it help me travel?

RWIS stations provide critical information to a team of UDOT meteorologists and plow crews to help keep roads free of snow. RWIS stations also help inform the public of what the road conditions are like around the state.

Where can I get forecasted road weather impacts from UDOT?

UDOT provides road weather forecasts in 5 different locations.

The 511 travel information line
On UDOTTraffic.utah.gov under "Additional Info" click "Road Weather Alert" (when flashing)
On UDOTTraffic.utah.gov in the top center of the page click "Road Weather"

The "Current Conditions" tab (October 1 ‐ March 31) has updated road conditions on 141 segments of Utah's roads.
The "Road Conditions Forecast" tab is updated by meteorologists at the TOC to help motorists know what to expect for three 6 hour time blocks on 63 segments of Utah's Interstates and Highways.

Download the free "UDOT Traffic" app for Apple or Android devices.
Follow UDOT Traffic on Twitter.

What is a "Road Weather Alert"?

A Road Weather Alert is a road weather forecast of expected statewide storm impacts to Utah's roads. Road Weather Alerts are issued before and during weather systems that will/are affecting travel on Utah's roads.

How do I read the weather symbols on the UDOT Traffic app?

Forecasted Road Conditions

	Degree of caution	Weather Impact on Travel	Recommended Action
GREEN	Low	Minimal	Normal Caution
YELLOW	Moderate	Minor/intermittent weather related road concerns anticipated	Monitor 511, UDOT Traffic Web page and NWS Weather Forecasts.
RED	High	Travel expected to be impaired. Be prepared for hazardous road conditions	Monitor 511, UDOT Traffic Web page and NWS weather forecasts. Be prepared to alter travel plans as necessary

National Weather Service City Forecasts

Last Updated - 6:51 PM Sunday, February 16, 2020

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | ALL

City	Forecast	Forecast
Acord Lakes	Tonight A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Washington's Birthday Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West northwest wind around 17 mph.
Alpine	Tonight Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Washington's Birthday A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. North northwest wind around 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Alta	Tonight Snow. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -4. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 17 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.	Washington's Birthday A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -6. West northwest wind 15 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Altamont	Tonight A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 9 to 13 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Washington's Birthday A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Alton	Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable.	Washington's Birthday Partly sunny, with a high near 50. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Amalga	Tonight Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Washington's Birthday A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
American Fork	Tonight Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Washington's Birthday A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Annabella	Tonight A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Washington's Birthday Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Antimony	Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 5 to 13 mph.	Washington's Birthday Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Apple Valley	Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.	Washington's Birthday Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Aurora	Tonight A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.	Washington's Birthday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Aurora	Tonight A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.	Washington's Birthday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Aurora	Tonight A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.	Washington's Birthday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Ballard	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.	Washington's Birthday Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Bear River	Tonight Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind around 7 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Washington's Birthday A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Beaver	Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 14 mph becoming north northwest in the evening.	Washington's Birthday Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Beryl	Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.	Washington's Birthday Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Bicknell	Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 9 to 16 mph.	Washington's Birthday Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 8 to 11 mph.
Big Water	Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph.	Washington's Birthday Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Blanding	Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.	Washington's Birthday Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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