Cold front expected to bring thunderstorms and mountain snow across Utah with strong winds and shifting conditions

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:36:00 +0200

A developing weather system is expected to impact Utah beginning Sunday, bringing a combination of strong winds, thunderstorms, and mountain snowfall. According to the forecast, wind advisories have been issued for much of the state, including regions such as Tooele, Castle Country, and west-central and south-central Utah. South winds are expected to gust up to 50 mph ahead of the arrival of a cold front.

By Sunday evening, the cold front will move through the state, triggering thunderstorms across valley areas and producing both thunder and snow in higher elevations. Mountain regions are expected to receive generally 2 to 5 inches of snowfall, though localized areas such as the Cottonwoods and Brian Head could see higher accumulations.

The unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue into Monday, with showery conditions persisting statewide. Additional storm activity is forecast for Tuesday, particularly affecting central and southern Utah. A brief pause in precipitation is ant