An incoming cold front, expected to bring some of the coldest temperatures Utah has endured this season, will create weather-related travel concerns beginning F

A polar vortex is bringing cold temperatures to the U.S., impacting Utah as well. Utah will experience its coldest temperatures this winter, though less severe than areas east of the state. Emergency measures are in place, and energy usage may increase due to the cold.

Cold weather is expected to hit Utah this weekend with the National Weather Service predicting the cold will stick around after the weekend.

Record-breaking warmth across the Wasatch Front will give way to potential valley snow on Saturday, while an advisory was also issued for mountain areas.

The colder-than-normal conditions highlight Utah's place in the overall pattern of extreme weather affecting much of the U.S.

Snow is hitting the Beehive State today, Jan. 4, bringing lots of snow to the Cottonwoods and throughout the Wasatch Front.

Smoke from Los Angeles County fires – which have scorched over 15,000 acres and damaged thousands of buildings – will move offshore to the Pacific Ocean, Utah weather forecasters project.