Winter advisory issued in Utah for upcoming storm

A winter storm is approaching Utah, bringing the potential for significant snowfall in the mountains. The National Weather Service has issued a winter advisory for areas including the Wasatch and western Uinta mountains. Some locations could see up to a foot of snow or more. The storm is expected to hit Friday evening, with a mix of rain in the valleys and snow in the mountains. By early Saturday, conditions are predicted to intensify. While valley areas like Salt Lake City may see rain, the mountains will receive the heavier snowfall. The winter advisory will be in effect from 8 p.m. Friday until 4 p.m. Saturday. Drivers are cautioned to be careful on mountain passes due to potential winter driving conditions. The storm could help increase the snowpack levels in some areas before spring weather sets in. Following the storm, warmer temperatures are forecast for next week. A high-pressure system will move in, pushing temperatures into the 60s by Monday and possibly reaching the mid-70s by midweek. Southern Utah could see temperatures rise into the mid-80s. Salt Lake City might experience record-high temperatures, potentially breaking a record from as far back as 1879. However, another storm system could arrive late next week, bringing continued fluctuations in weather.