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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	gusty winds	patchy snow	none	2/24/2021 6:23:38 PM
SR-31 Huntington Canyon	gusty winds	icy spots	none	2/24/2021 6:23:38 PM
SR-39 Ogden to Jct. SR-167 Trappers Loop	fair	dry	none	2/24/2021 6:23:37 PM
SR-153 Beaver to Elk Meadows	fair	dry	none	2/24/2021 6:23:38 PM
US-40 Through Daniels Canyon	fair	dry	none	2/24/2021 6:23:37 PM
US-89 Upper Logan Canyon and Logan Summit	fair	dry	none	2/24/2021 6:23:37 PM
US-89 Lower Logan Canyon	fair	dry	none	2/24/2021 6:23:37 PM
US-89/91 I-15 to Wellsville via Sardine Summit	fair	dry	none	2/24/2021 6:23:37 PM
SR-92 to Sundance	fair	dry	none	2/24/2021 6:23:37 PM
SR-153 Elk Meadows to Puffer Lake	fair	dry	none	2/24/2021 6:23:38 PM
SR-158 to Powder Mountain	fair	wet	none	2/24/2021 6:23:37 PM
SR-167 Trappers Loop I-84 to Huntsville	fair	dry	none	2/24/2021 6:23:37 PM
US-189 Provo Canyon	fair	dry	none	2/24/2021 6:23:37 PM
SR-226 to Snowbasin	fair	wet	none	2/24/2021 6:23:37 PM
US-191 Duchesne to Helper through Indian Canyon	fair	dry	none	2/24/2021 6:23:37 PM
SR-143 Parowan to Brian Head	fair	dry	none	2/24/2021 6:23:38 PM
SR-143 Panguitch to Mammoth Creek Road	fair	dry	none	2/24/2021 6:23:38 PM
SR-143 Brian Head to Mammoth Creek Road	blowing snow	icy spots	none	2/24/2021 6:23:38 PM
SR-39 Jct. SR-167 Trappers Loop to Monte Cristo	fair	dry	none	2/24/2021 6:23:37 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	10	N	0	0	80
Arrowhead Summit	15	NE	8	14	82
Bunnells Ridge	13	E	1	4	85
Cardiff Peak	4	NW	10	16	89
Deer Creek Dam	22	E	9	12	64
Elberts	16	N	0	0	89
Mid Mountain	20	N	0	0	65
Monument Peak	6	NW	13	16	88
Reynolds Peak	8	NW	3	6	88
SR-92 @ Aspen Grove	22	E	1	4	69
Spruces	17	N	0	0	79

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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 - 6:29 PM Wednesday, February 24, 2021

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 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 11 to 17 mph.	Thursday Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon.
Alpine	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 15. North wind 7 to 17 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.	Thursday Increasing clouds, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Alta	Tonight A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -16. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Thursday Increasing clouds, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -13. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon.
Altamont	Tonight Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -3. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light.	Thursday Sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Alton	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -2. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the evening.	Thursday Sunny, with a high near 43. Wind chill values as low as -3. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon.
Amalga	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 8. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.	Thursday Increasing clouds, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
American Fork	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 15. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph.	Thursday Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Annabella	Tonight A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind 6 to 15 mph.	Thursday Sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Antimony	Tonight Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 12. North wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight.	Thursday Sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Apple Valley	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northeast wind 7 to 16 mph.	Thursday Sunny, with a high near 51. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Aurora	Tonight A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind 11 to 16 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Thursday Sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Aurora	Tonight A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind 11 to 16 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Thursday Sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Aurora	Tonight A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind 11 to 16 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Thursday Sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Ballard	Tonight Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 11. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.	Thursday Sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Bear River	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 12. North northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.	Thursday Increasing clouds, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as zero. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Beaver	Tonight A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. North wind 14 to 17 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Thursday Sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.
Beryl	Tonight Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a north wind 21 to 26 mph.	Thursday Sunny, with a high near 44. Wind chill values as low as -4. North wind 16 to 21 mph becoming southeast 7 to 12 mph in the morning.
Bicknell	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.	Thursday Sunny, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Big Water	Tonight Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph.	Thursday Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Blanding	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening.	Thursday Sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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