March storm expected to bring relief — if small — to Utah's dry, warm winter

• Meanwhile, the lack of snow has been catastrophic for the ski industry.

The latest: A foot or more of snow is expected at Alta before Friday, with 6 inches at Daniel's Summit in eastern Utah and three inches at the mountain passes of I-70 in central-southern Utah, per the National Weather Service.

• Expect at least a trace in cities along the I-15 corridor, with at least an inch from Nephi to Cedar City.

The good news: After unseasonable, late-February rain and snow-melting temperatures, Utah's mountain resorts should stay cold enough for the snow to sick around through the weekend.

Reality check: This storm will probably not compare to the monster snow dump two weeks ago — and even that did little to make up for the ongoing winter drought.

Yes, but: It's better than nothing.