There's been no shortage of October precipitation in the Provo Area Mountains, and it has primarily fallen as rain below 9,500 feet. While dry, warmer periods in the month led to a significant portion of this burning off to dry ground, shaded upper elevation slopes—like slopes above Aspen Grove on Mt. Timpanogos—have a layered, winter-like snowpack that won't be going anywhere. The forecast staff is back for the season, and we're tracking. It's never too soon to start Paying Attention. We invite you to follow along with us as you tune up your gear for the season ahead.
Looking down to Glacier Lake from the Mt. Timpanogos ridgeline 10/27/2026 (VandenBos)
Another series of storms has moved into our area this weekend on a warm, southerly flow with dribs and drabs (<0.1 inches H2O // up to 0.5 inches snow) of precipitation falling primarily as rain today. An upper-level trough and cold front move in Sunday, bringing the bulk of the precipitation and best potential for snowfall. Favored areas are hoping to see up to 1.5 inches of water by Monday midday. Expect there to be strong winds, a sharp drop in temperatures, and the possibility of thunderstorms with frontal passage later in the day on Sunday. The snow/rain line is the real uncertainty in this storm, leaving us to watch and wait. Above the rain line, this would be 1-2 feet of snow. Trent will have an update for you on Monday.
UAC Forecaster Ben VandenBos found enough snow for travel on skis above 9500 feet and a layered snowpack on Mt. Timpanogos via Aspen Grove on 10/27.
