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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-92 to Sundance	mixed rain and snow	dry	none	11/23/2024 10:37:32 AM
US-189 Provo Canyon	fair	dry	none	11/23/2024 10:37:32 AM
SR-143 Panguitch to Mammoth Creek Road	fair	dry	none	11/23/2024 10:37:33 AM

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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		N	0	0
Arrowhead Summit	42	SW	23	36	10
Bunnells Ridge	40	SE	3	12	16
Cascade Peak	30	S	16	26	16
Deer Creek Dam	50	SW	9	14	9
Elberts		W	4	8
Mid Mountain	45	N	0	0	11
Monument Peak	37	SW	29	41	20
Reynolds Peak	36	S	23	39
SR-92 @ Aspen Grove	49	E	5	9	11
Spruces	45	N	0	0	13
North Ogden Divide	46	W	13	22	17	40

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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 - 10:43 AM Saturday, November 23, 2024

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City	Forecast	Forecast
Acord Lakes	Today Partly sunny, with a high near 49. East wind 6 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.	Tonight A slight chance of snow before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 16 to 21 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Alpine	Today Cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 7 to 10 mph.	Tonight A chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 30. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Alta	Today A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.	Tonight Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Altamont	Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.	Tonight A chance of snow after 11pm, mixing with rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Alton	Today Sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a southwest wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 9 to 13 mph.
Amalga	Today A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.	Tonight A chance of rain before 8pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 8pm and 2am, then snow likely after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 28. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
American Fork	Today Cloudy, with a high near 58. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.	Tonight A chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 31. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Annabella	Today Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming southwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.	Tonight A chance of rain between 11pm and 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Antimony	Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southeast wind 14 to 16 mph.
Apple Valley	Today Sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 11 to 20 mph.	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Aurora	Today Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph becoming west southwest 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.	Tonight A chance of rain between 8pm and 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 30. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Aurora	Today Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph becoming west southwest 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.	Tonight A chance of rain between 8pm and 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 30. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Aurora	Today Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph becoming west southwest 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.	Tonight A chance of rain between 8pm and 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 30. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Ballard	Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind.	Tonight A slight chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 2am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Bear River	Today A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 51. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.	Tonight Rain likely before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 11pm and 2am, then snow after 2am. Low around 31. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Beaver	Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.	Tonight A slight chance of rain before 5am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Beryl	Today Sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.	Tonight A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Bicknell	Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. North northwest wind 9 to 17 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North northwest wind 9 to 17 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Big Water	Today Sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Blanding	Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
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