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Northern Utah woke up with inches of snow and a winter storm warning for much of the Wasatch Front. And the snow kept falling. Northern Utah has a winter storm watch until 5 a.m., meaning 90-100% chance of rain The latest winter storm in Utah has blanketed the state in a heavy blanket of sleet, giving skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to celebrate the New Year by hitting the slopes. However, fresh powder is not without its dangers, as avalanches remain a high risk in the mountains of Utah. senior meteorologist for the National Weather Service, said winter storm warnings are in effect for Salt Lake City, Tooele, Utah County and the Wasatch North Front until 5 a.m. Monday, when snow is expected to clear in the valleys. A flash flood warning that initially covered parts of Iron, Kane and Washington counties, with another warning issued for Snow Canyon State Park near St. George, expired at 6 p.m. Trafagan said the heavy rain across much of the state has caused some problems in the canyons and streams of Southern Utah. speed limits are for ideal conditions and drivers should slow down on wet, slushy and icy roads. He urged drivers to keep their distance from them, allow for the extra time needed to stop, not use cruise control, wear seat belts, stay behind snowplows and be on the lookout. All the fresh snow did more than just increase the total amount of snow in Utah's ski resorts. It also increased the risk of avalanches in the Utah mountain ranges. According to the Utah Avalanche Center, dangers are high throughout Utah and they can be large and destructive. The night winter storm led to several accidents on snowy and slippery roads in the northern part of Utah. meteorologist Brett Benson says that the strong, but rapidly moving storm will mainly leave the Wasatch front but heavy snowfall and wind will not leave their trace. Snow fell on morning trips and detained school in some areas The predicted snow storm turned the roads along the Wasatch Front into ice and delayed the beginning of school classes in several areas The school district of Kanonov and the Khotorn Academy switched to a remote academic day due to dangerous road conditions. Extracurricular activities are also canceled if road conditions do not improve. Classes will be held as usual in the school districts of Tuel and Jordan. Smooth roads led to several accidents early on Friday in the morning, and the Utah state transport department called for motorists to postpone the trip if possible. “The combination of the initial melting of snow as it falls, moderate/strong intensity of snow and incoming cold air can lead to“ sudden freezing ”tonight after the more severe snow in Northern Utu,” the National Meteorological Service said. "This will lead to slippery, dangerous conditions for many." As of 8:00 a.m., the storm had dropped as much as 19 inches of snow on the mountains of northern Utah and 9 inches on Caseville, which was in the direct path of lake-enhanced snow lanes. After 9:00 a.m., a cold front will move out of Utah and lake-effect snow lanes will begin to dissipate. Resorts in Cottonwood Canyons reported up to 17 inches of snow, including some increased lake effect Brighton can see up to 22 fresh inches in that time, while Deer Valley, Park City Mountain will be closer to a foot and a half. In Little Cottonwood Canyon, Alta reported 16 inches of fresh snow and Snowbird reported 15 inches of snow still falling. The Utah Department of Transportation noted on its Twitter account that State Route 210 is slippery and traffic laws are in place. A storm next week could push Beaver, which could hit 16 inches, closer to opening. Mother Nature can also prepare gifts for those who want to get to Powder Mountain. The resort, which does not use snowmaking, is scheduled to open. However, general manager Kevin Mitchell said it was under discussion.