El Nino is coming to Utah, and it’s going to bring a wetter winter for the southern part of the state. According to an article by the Salt Lake Tribune, the National Weather Service’s Salt Lake City office has stated that southern Utah will experience a stormy fall and winter. El Nino occurs every 2 – 5 years when the waters of the central and eastern tropics warm. It hits hardest on the west coast of the country and will likely have an impact on southern Utah. While the storms won’t start brewing for a few months, authorities in southern Utah have been warned to prepare for water emergencies such as flooding and mudslides. This can have a troubling effect on southern Utah drivers, as it is much more difficult to navigate through wet conditions. To make matters worse, southern Utahns are used to warm weather and may be less prepared to drive in wet and stormy conditions. Drivers may be more likely to fall victim to southern Utah traffic accidents. Hazardous weather conditions necessitate cautious driving, and commuters in southern Utah should be prepared for slick roads, flooded streets, or heavy rainfall. For more information and tips on how to navigate Utah winter and rain conditions, read the article “Winter Driving Tips” in the Christensen Law Firm’s online library.