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Current Road Conditions

Road condition reports will return November 1.

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

Reported data is not available at this time.

Road Weather Station Data

RWIS data is not available at this time.

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 - 10:45 PM Sunday, April 20, 2014

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City	Forecast	Forecast
Alpine	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.	Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Alta	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind 3 to 7 mph.	Monday A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Altamont	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.	Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Alton	Tonight Scattered showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.	Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Amalga	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.	Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
American Fork	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.	Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Annabella	Tonight Isolated showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Monday Sunny, with a high near 78. Light south southwest wind increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the morning.
Antimony	Tonight Scattered showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.	Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon.
Aurora	Tonight Isolated showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Monday Sunny, with a high near 79. Light south southeast wind becoming south 11 to 16 mph in the morning.
Ballard	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North northwest wind around 5 mph.	Monday Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Bear River	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Light and variable wind.	Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon.
Beaver	Tonight Scattered showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.	Monday Sunny, with a high near 76. Light southwest wind increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the morning.
Bicknell	Tonight Isolated showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Big Water	Tonight Isolated showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Monday Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Blanding	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.	Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Bluffdale	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 8 mph.	Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the morning.
Boulder	Tonight Isolated showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon.
Bountiful	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.	Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 6 to 14 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Brian Head	Tonight Scattered rain and snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.	Monday A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Brigham City	Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind.	Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon.
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