Huge winter storm preparing to cross northwestern Utah; 4-8 inches of snow expected in the Salt Lake City area

If you wish to glimpse the total lunar eclipse and the "super-moon" tonight, you risk being upset by the clouds of a winter storm crossing the north and west of Utah.

This storm "is going to affect a large part of a spokesman for the National Meteorological Service," a spokesman for the National Meteorological Service said on Monday, which is expected to dump 4 to 8 inches of snow in the area. Salt Lake City, 15 to 25 inches in the Wasatch Mountains and 10 to 20 inches of snow. in other mountain ranges of northwestern state.

The strongest snowfall expected this morning could be sore. head for the commuters, and the snow can persist until the evening.

Motorists traveling on the three-day weekend should be aware that some trips "can be dangerous," says the National Weather Service, especially in the higher passes, such as Parleys Summit, as well as along from Interstate 15 near the Cove Fort area in central Utah.

Strong winds can reduce visibility and reduce snow drifting on the roads. Travelers are advised to keep in their vehicle clothing, food, water, a flashlight and other additional supplies.

The danger of avalanche is considered high in the western Uinta Mountains until Monday morning and considerable in the Bear River and Wasatch mountain ranges. [19659002] The rest of the week will be cold with a chance of light snow in northern Utah.