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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

Site	Air Temp °F	Wind Dir	Wind Speed (MPH)	Wind Gust (MPH)	% Relative Humidity	Road Temp °F	Road Surface
	Atmospherics					Road Conditions
I-15 @ Plymouth	91	SE	3	9	16
I-15 @ Tremonton	90	SE	6	9	21	111	Dry
I-15 @ Willard POE	89	SW	6	8	21	109	Dry
I-15 @ Centerville	88	NW	2	11	28
I-15 @ 500 S	89	NW	7	12	23	110	Dry
I-15 @ 2400 S	90	NW	7	17	25
I-15 @ 6200 S	88	NW	10	16	21
I-15 @ 9000 S	88	NW	9	16	20
I-15 @ 14700 S	87	N	11	14	21
I-15 @ Alpine Pt of Mtn	87	N	10	21	23	113	Dry
I-15 @ Orem	89	W	5	10	22	107	Dry
I-15 @ Provo	91	SW	2	6	20	103	Dry
I-15 @ Beer Creek	89	NE	4	7	19	104	Dry
I-15 @ Sevier River	87	NW	1	4	22	109	Dry
I-15 @ Scipio Summit	83	S	2	12	23	108	Dry
I-15 @ Dog Valley	83	NE	10	13	17
I-15 @ Black Ridge	88	NE	6	16	20	109	Dry
Portable RWIS 2	67	NE	4	11	27

* Click on a column name to sort the data by that column. Click on the same column a second time to reverse the order.

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 - 12:29 AM Saturday, August 02, 2014

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City	Forecast	Forecast
Alpine	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph after midnight.	Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Alta	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind becoming south southeast 5 to 8 mph after midnight.	Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Altamont	Late Afternoon A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.	Tonight Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Alton	Tonight Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Amalga	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West southwest wind around 7 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.	Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
American Fork	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight.	Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Annabella	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm.	Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Antimony	Tonight Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind.
Aurora	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm.	Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Ballard	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph.	Saturday Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Bear River	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.	Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Beaver	Tonight Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Bicknell	Tonight Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Big Water	Tonight Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. West wind around 6 mph.
Blanding	Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.	Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Bluffdale	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable.	Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Boulder	Tonight Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.	Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Bountiful	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.	Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. East southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Brian Head	Tonight Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 30%.	Saturday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Brigham City	Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.	Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
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