Salt Lake City driving in winter

1. Do you need snow tires in Salt Lake City?
2. How bad is winter in Salt Lake City?
3. What is there to do in Salt Lake City in the winter?
4. Do you need chains to drive to Park City?
5. Do rental cars in Salt Lake City have snow tires?
6. Do you need AWD in Salt Lake City?
7. What is the coldest month in Utah?
8. What is the snowiest month in Utah?
9. Can you swim in Salt Lake?
10. Is everything closed on Sunday in Utah?
11. Is December a good time to visit Utah?
12. Does it snow in December in Salt Lake City?

Do you need snow tires in Salt Lake City?

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Drivers of most passenger cars and light-duty trucks will be required to have certified snow tires with the three peak mountain snowflake logo or an acceptable traction device, such as chains, during weather restrictions on Utah roads. The new UDOT rule went into effect on Sept. 1.

How bad is winter in Salt Lake City?

Winter in Salt Lake is chilly but not as cold as you might expect. Temperatures seldom fall below 0°F, but highs are typically below freezing in January. This provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy The Greatest Snow on Earth with skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and more at the Ski resorts or in nearby canyons.

What is there to do in Salt Lake City in the winter?

Salt Lake City in the Winter: Outdoor Adventures

• Ski and Snowboard. Utah is home to the greatest snow on earth, so why not take full advantage of the slopes? ...
• Snow Tubing. ...
• *Take the Polar Plunge. ...
• Snowshoe. ...
• Ice Skating. ...
• Ice Fishing. ...
• Fat Tire Snow Biking. ...
• Bobsledding at Olympic Park.

Do you need chains to drive to Park City?

You won't need snow chains if you are just heading to Park City, and it's easy to find even without Google Maps, with plenty of signs along the way, so you probably don't need to spring for the GPS if they try to sell it to you at an extra charge.

Do rental cars in Salt Lake City have snow tires?

As far as I know, no one rents cars with actual snow tires (with the mountain/snowflake symbol). Note that big rental places won't guarantee you get AWD, even on SUV's.

Do you need AWD in Salt Lake City?

AWD or chains are required going up some of the canyons during storms, so it is nice to not have to chain up. Other than that you should be fine with a modern FWD with good tires and some patience. In the valley it is not needed.

What is the coldest month in Utah?

January is usually the coldest month of the year in Utah, with the temperatures falling below 0°F (-17.8°C) in the north and eastern parts. The average low temperatures are in the frigid 3°F (-16.1°C) to 31°F (-0.6°C) zone, while the average high temperatures are in the cold 27°F (-2.8°C) to 54°F (12.2°C) range.

What is the snowiest month in Utah?

Based on average daily snowfall, a metric that I prefer because it adjusts for the number of days in each month, the snowiest months are January and February, although again, the difference relative to December and March is very small.

Can you swim in Salt Lake?

Swimming in the Great Salt Lake is a One-of-a-Kind Experience. We loved the unique experience of swimming in the biggest body of water west of the Mississippi. There are so few Salt Lakes in the world, so its unique to say you have swam in a salt lake.

Is everything closed on Sunday in Utah?

Not everything in the entire state of Utah is closed on Sundays. Most major cities or even towns have plenty of open options for gas, dining, shopping, and, of course, hotels are always open. Now if you are in a very small town with only a couple stores and places to eat, you may be out of luck.

Is December a good time to visit Utah?

June to August is the season of spectacular activities like Bonneville Speed Week or stargazing, but these months are the hottest and most touristic. December to February can be snowy and freezing up north, and you have a chance to explore ice castles, warm up in the Mystic Hot Springs or ski in dramatic mountains.

Does it snow in December in Salt Lake City?

In Salt Lake City, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.