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Current Road Conditions

Road condition reports will return November 1.

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

Reported data is not available at this time.

Road Weather Station Data

RWIS data is not available at this time.

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 - 11:40 PM Saturday, April 19, 2014

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City	Forecast	Forecast
Alpine	Overnight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph.	Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Alta	Overnight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 8 mph.	Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Altamont	Overnight Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.
Alton	Overnight Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Sunday A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Amalga	Overnight Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. East southeast wind around 8 mph.	Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
American Fork	Overnight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind around 7 mph.	Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Annabella	Overnight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 3 to 6 mph.	Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Antimony	Overnight Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Sunday A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Aurora	Overnight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.	Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Ballard	Overnight Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 5 mph.	Sunday A slight chance of showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Bear River	Overnight Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind around 8 mph.	Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Beaver	Overnight Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Bicknell	Overnight Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Sunday A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Big Water	Overnight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West southwest wind around 7 mph.	Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Blanding	Overnight Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 10 mph.	Sunday A slight chance of showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Bluffdale	Overnight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East southeast wind around 7 mph.	Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.
Boulder	Overnight Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Sunday A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Bountiful	Overnight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.	Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Brian Head	Overnight A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 7 mph.	Sunday A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Brigham City	Overnight Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. East southeast wind around 9 mph.	Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
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