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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	snow	patchy snow	none	4/15/2021 9:03:01 AM
SR-31 Huntington Canyon	snow	patchy snow	none	4/15/2021 9:03:01 AM
SR-39 Ogden to Jct. SR-167 Trappers Loop	fair	dry	none	4/15/2021 9:02:55 AM
SR-153 Beaver to Elk Meadows	snow	patchy snow	none	4/15/2021 9:03:01 AM
US-40 Through Daniels Canyon	snow	slushy	none	4/15/2021 9:03:01 AM
US-89 Upper Logan Canyon and Logan Summit	snow	icy spots	none	4/15/2021 9:03:00 AM
US-89 Lower Logan Canyon	fair	dry	none	4/15/2021 9:03:00 AM
US-89/91 I-15 to Wellsville via Sardine Summit	mixed rain and snow	wet	none	4/15/2021 9:03:00 AM
SR-92 to Sundance	snow	wet	none	4/15/2021 9:03:01 AM
SR-153 Elk Meadows to Puffer Lake	snow	patchy snow	none	4/15/2021 9:03:01 AM
SR-158 to Powder Mountain	snow	wet	none	4/15/2021 9:02:55 AM
SR-167 Trappers Loop I-84 to Huntsville	snow	wet	none	4/15/2021 9:03:00 AM
US-189 Provo Canyon	snow	wet	none	4/15/2021 9:03:01 AM
SR-226 to Snowbasin	snow	wet	none	4/15/2021 9:03:00 AM
US-191 Duchesne to Helper through Indian Canyon	fair	wet	none	4/15/2021 9:03:01 AM
SR-143 Parowan to Brian Head	snow	slushy	none	4/15/2021 9:03:01 AM
SR-143 Panguitch to Mammoth Creek Road	snow	patchy snow	none	4/15/2021 9:03:01 AM
SR-143 Brian Head to Mammoth Creek Road	snow	snow covered	none	4/15/2021 9:03:01 AM
SR-39 Jct. SR-167 Trappers Loop to Monte Cristo	snow	wet	none	4/15/2021 9:02:55 AM

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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	26	N	0	0	98
Arrowhead Summit	22	N	8	9	97
Bunnells Ridge	25	NW	0	1	100
Cardiff Peak	22	NW	0	1	99
Deer Creek Dam	25	NE	4	5	100
Elberts	28	N	0	0	98
Mid Mountain	26	N	0	0	93
Monument Peak	17	W	12	15	94
Reynolds Peak	23	W	1	3	95
SR-92 @ Aspen Grove	29	N	0	0	100
Spruces	29	N	0	0	93

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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 - 9:08 AM Thursday, April 15, 2021

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City	Forecast	Forecast
Acord Lakes	Today Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.	Tonight A slight chance of snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Alpine	Today Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.	Tonight A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Alta	Today Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 29. West northwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.	Tonight A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Altamont	Today A chance of snow showers before 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.	Tonight A 40 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Alton	Today A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph.	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind 8 to 14 mph.
Amalga	Today A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain showers after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Tonight A chance of rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after midnight, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
American Fork	Today Showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.	Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Annabella	Today Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Antimony	Today A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. North northwest wind 7 to 16 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Apple Valley	Today Sunny, with a high near 62. West northwest wind 10 to 17 mph.	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 6 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Aurora	Today Rain and snow showers likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 7 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.	Tonight A slight chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Aurora	Today Rain and snow showers likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 7 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.	Tonight A slight chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Aurora	Today Rain and snow showers likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 7 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.	Tonight A slight chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Ballard	Today Scattered rain and snow showers before noon, then scattered rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.	Tonight Scattered rain and snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Bear River	Today A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.	Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Beaver	Today A chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. North northwest wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Beryl	Today A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Bicknell	Today A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight.
Big Water	Today Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 15 to 18 mph.	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West northwest wind 8 to 16 mph.
Blanding	Today Isolated showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
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