Our storm is moving into the area right now. We are mostly seeing moisture spilling into the northern third of the state in a NW flow. That will strengthen later today into tonight and we are looking at halfway decent totals by Saturday morning, with the best snow falling farther north. Beaver Mountain and Cherry Peak already reporting 3" of snow. I'd expect these areas to get a foot or more by Saturday. 

Farther south, in the Cottonwoods/PC area, our totals are a bit less certain, but we should do fine -- especially in LCC which will benefit from a NW flow. The HRRR model picks up orographics reasonably well and shows nearly a foot of snow by tomorrow in upper LCC:

And the overall totals for the whole statue through midday Saturday:

Snowbasin and PowMow should also do well with up to a foot or more possible. Park City and Deer Valley aren't as likely to pick up higher amounts but could still see 5-10". Saturday is going to be good. But it will be a powder day Saturday in mid-season, so don't be surprised to compete with quite a few other people to get up there. 

The main trough will then drop into the area on Saturday night after a brief break late Saturday. This is drape a band of light snow across Utah that will slowly sag south through Sunday and into Sunday night. Models have trended downward with precip totals from this main trough, as you can see below:

This Sunday storm, however, will bring snow to the entire state rather than just the north. Sunday and Monday both have opportunities for fresh snow with a general 3-10" possible. 

The other story will be cold temperatures as these storms bring reinforcing cold air into the region. Bundle up if you're out there!

These aren't huge storms, but definitely enough for some Saturday powder, especially up north. And then again with snow falling on Sunday and some leftovers for Monday. We are closing out an epic January with some fluff. 

We will start next week cold but will slowly warm up and dry out as high pressure takes control. It's looking to be dry through most of next week and probably into next weekend as well. Models are struggling to figure out exactly when we could see a trough sneak into the region but it's likely on or after February 6th or 7th. In general, a more active pattern is likely by the 10th but I have very little confidence in what that means right now. We are just playing the wait and see game. 

Evan | OpenSnow