Cedar City, Utah – An early morning snowstorm hit Cedar City and the surrounding mountain passes with intensity on Tuesday, creating hazardous driving conditions and testing the resources of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) as crews worked tirelessly to clear the roads. UDOT had taken preventive measures ahead of the storm, treating roads before the snow began to fall. However, heavy snow came down quickly, creating conditions that escalated faster than expected. “This one’s a wet and heavy one,” said Kevin Kitchen, Senior Communications Director for UDOT Region Four. “Some areas have been hit harder than others. One of…