A rare tropical storm could bring Utah its first significant snow of the season. Here’s what to expect.

What happened

A cold front is bringing mountain snow and freezing temperatures to parts of Utah, with the western Uintas expected to receive 12 to 24 inches of snow and some areas facing freezing temperatures. Heavy rain has also been reported, with potential for flash flooding and improved snowmelt runoff in the spring.

Timeline

1. Oct 10, 6:00 AM Salt Lake Tribune A rare tropical storm could bring Utah its first significant snow of the season. Here’s what to expect.
2. Oct 11, 8:13 PM KJZZ Heavy rain could boost soil moisture ahead of Utah's snowmelt season
3. Oct 11, 8:13 PM KUTV 2News Heavy rain could boost soil moisture ahead of Utah's snowmelt season
4. Oct 11, 10:21 PM KUTV 2News (YouTube) Heavy rain could boost soil moisture ahead of Utah's snowmelt season
5. Oct 12, 4:00 AM KUTV 2News Cold front brings mountain snow, freezing temperatures to parts of Utah
6. Oct 12, 4:00 AM KJZZ Cold front brings mountain snow, freezing temperatures to parts of Utah
7. Oct 12, 11:12 AM TownLift Flood watch remains in effect as rain turns to over a foot of mountain snow
8. Oct 12, 2:02 PM ABC4 (YouTube) Flood threat continues Monday afternoon, but mountain snow arrives through Tuesday
9. Oct 12, 2:12 PM KUTV 2News Minor flooding hits southern Utah as communities brace for heavier rain
10. Oct 12, 2:12 PM KJZZ Minor flooding hits southern Utah as communities brace for heavier rain
11. Oct 12, 5:40 PM KUTV 2News (YouTube) Minor flooding hits southern Utah as communities brace for heavier rain
12. Oct 13, 6:00 AM Salt Lake Tribune How long will the rain last? Here’s a look at Salt Lake City’s sweater-weather forecast.

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