Utah snow forecast
The gist
Utah's first big mountain snow of the season is forecast, with up to 20 inches possible.
Skiers eyeing an early base should note forecasts disagree on how much falls.
How it unfolded
- Oct 8, 2026KUTV reports the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center winter outlook gives parts of Utah roughly a 50-50 chance of above- or below-normal precipitation.
- Oct 10, 2026The Salt Lake Tribune reports Tropical Storm Rachel, downgraded from a hurricane Thursday, is expected to blow through Utah this weekend before dissipating around Evanston, Wyoming, on Monday; NWS lead meteorologist Christine Kruse expects 2 to 5 inches at high elevations, mostly Tuesday-Wednesday.
- Oct 12, 2026OpenSnow meteorologist Alan Smith reports a storm tracking across the Central Rockies will bring the first widespread snow of the season to many ski areas in Utah and Colorado, with favored Wasatch areas projected to receive as much as 10-20 inches and Colorado ski areas generally 4-10 inches.