Voters may need to bundle up as the cold front hits Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — If you plan to vote in person on Tuesday, you may need to bundle up. Another cold front is moving quickly toward Utah, bringing snow with it.

According to KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson, a “weak system” is heading to Utah on Election Day.

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“This is a low-moisture cold front that will impact northern Utah primarily in the morning and afternoon,” Johnson said. Tuesday's cold front will produce some rain and snow showers, but the type of storm will affect how much precipitation Utahns can expect.

“The lack of organization, the speed and the north-south progression of this front will really limit the amount of water we get from it,” Johnson said.

According to the National Weather Service, a light chance of snow is expected around 11 p.m. Monday, “mixed with rain after 2 a.m.”

Gusty winds of about 45 to 55 mph are expected Monday evening along Interstate 15 between Cedar City and St. George in Black Ridge Canyon, the NWS reported. Power outages are possible and outdoor items should be secured or brought indoors to minimize damage.

On Tuesday, the NWS forecast that rain and snow would likely become just snow after 2 p.m., with little to no snow accumulation expected.

Johnson reported that 0.10 inches of water was seen in the valleys of Utah and 0.25 inches of water in the mountains, “which would equate to a few inches of snow.”

The weather on Wednesday is expected to be sunny and calm, according to the NWS.

“The biggest impact will be the strengthening of cold air through the end of the work week,” Johnson said.

Storm models predict the next storm will hit the state on November 12th.