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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	partly cloudy	patchy snow	snow tires chains or 4WD advised	3/1/2015 12:09:15 PM
SR-31 Huntington Canyon	partly cloudy	wet	snow tires chains or 4WD advised	3/1/2015 12:09:16 PM
SR-39 Ogden to Jct. SR-167 Trappers Loop	clear	dry	none	3/1/2015 12:09:08 PM
SR-153 Beaver to Elk Meadows	partly cloudy	patchy snow	snow tires chains or 4WD advised	3/1/2015 12:09:14 PM
US-40 Through Daniels Canyon	overcast	slushy	none	3/1/2015 12:09:12 PM
US-89 Upper Logan Canyon and Logan Summit	partly cloudy	icy spots	none	3/1/2015 12:09:09 PM
US-89 Lower Logan Canyon	clear	dry	none	3/1/2015 12:09:09 PM
US-89/91 I-15 to Wellsville via Sardine Summit	clear	dry	none	3/1/2015 12:09:09 PM
SR-92 to Sundance	partly cloudy	wet	none	3/1/2015 12:09:11 PM
SR-153 Elk Meadows to Puffer Lake	partly cloudy	snow covered	snow tires chains or 4WD advised	3/1/2015 12:09:14 PM
SR-158 to Powder Mountain	clear	dry	none	3/1/2015 12:09:09 PM
SR-167 Trappers Loop I-84 to Huntsville	clear	dry	none	3/1/2015 12:09:09 PM
US-189 Provo Canyon	partly cloudy	wet	none	3/1/2015 12:09:11 PM
SR-226 to Snowbasin	clear	dry	none	3/1/2015 12:09:09 PM
US-191 Duchesne to Helper through Indian Canyon	overcast	wet	none	3/1/2015 12:09:11 PM
SR-143 Parowan to Brian Head	partly cloudy	snow covered	snow tires chains or 4WD advised	3/1/2015 12:09:14 PM
SR-143 Panguitch to Mammoth Creek Road	overcast	snow covered	snow tires chains or 4WD advised	3/1/2015 12:09:15 PM
SR-143 Brian Head to Mammoth Creek Road	partly cloudy	snow covered	road closed	3/1/2015 12:09:14 PM
SR-39 Jct. SR-167 Trappers Loop to Monte Cristo	clear	dry	none	3/1/2015 12:09:09 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	Road Surface
	Atmospherics					Road Conditions
I-15 @ Plymouth	39	NW	5	7	48
I-15 @ Tremonton	44	N	11	17	38		Dry
I-15 @ Willard POE	43	SW	6	11	36		Dry
I-15 @ Centerville	44	W	3	9	47	65	Dry
I-15 @ 500 S	44	N	4	9	51	55	Dry
I-15 @ 2400 S	44	NW	5	8	53
I-15 @ 6200 S	43	SE	3	6	51
I-15 @ 9000 S	40	SE	3	7	59
I-15 @ 14700 S	40	NE	1	4	69
I-15 @ Alpine Pt of Mtn	39	S	2	4	70	53	Dry
I-15 @ Provo	40	E	4	6	78	46	Dry
I-15 @ Beer Creek	38	S	3	5	80	48	Dry
I-15 @ Sevier River	42	E	2	8	68	62	Dry
I-15 @ Scipio Summit	31	NE	6	8	93	46	Damp
I-15 @ Dog Valley	32	NE	5	8	82
I-15 @ Beaver Ridge	35	E	6	12	78	48	Dry
I-15 @ Black Ridge	36	NE	13	19	72	52	Dry

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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 - 12:15 PM Sunday, March 01, 2015

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
Alpine	This Afternoon Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Tonight A chance of rain and snow, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Alta	This Afternoon Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.	Tonight A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. South southeast wind 7 to 13 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Altamont	This Afternoon Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Tonight Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Alton	This Afternoon Snow. High near 35. East southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.	Tonight Snow. Low around 26. East wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Amalga	This Afternoon Partly sunny, with a high near 43. East wind 5 to 9 mph.	Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind 7 to 10 mph.
American Fork	This Afternoon Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Tonight A chance of rain and snow, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 29. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Annabella	This Afternoon Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Tonight Rain and snow. Low around 29. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Antimony	This Afternoon Snow. High near 37. Light south southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.	Tonight Snow. Low around 25. East southeast wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Aurora	This Afternoon Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind becoming east 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Tonight Rain and snow. Low around 28. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Ballard	This Afternoon A slight chance of snow showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Tonight A chance of rain and snow, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 25. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Bear River	This Afternoon Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north.	Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Beaver	This Afternoon Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.	Tonight Snow. Low around 26. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Bicknell	This Afternoon Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 34. East wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.	Tonight Snow. Low around 26. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Big Water	This Afternoon Rain. High near 46. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.	Tonight Rain. Low around 37. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Blanding	This Afternoon Snow showers before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. High near 35. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.	Tonight Snow before 11pm, then rain and snow. Low around 33. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Bluffdale	This Afternoon Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Tonight A slight chance of rain and snow after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Boulder	This Afternoon Snow. High near 39. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.	Tonight Snow. Low around 31. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Bountiful	This Afternoon A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Tonight A slight chance of rain and snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Brian Head	This Afternoon Snow. High near 24. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.	Tonight Snow. Low around 22. Light southeast wind becoming south 11 to 16 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Brigham City	This Afternoon Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.	Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the evening.
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