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

What happened

A rare tropical storm could bring Utah its first significant snow of the season, with conflicting predictions on the amount of snowfall. Heavy rain in Utah could also boost soil moisture ahead of the snowmelt season, potentially leading to significant river rises, flash flooding, and improved snowmelt runoff.

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

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