If it is very warm check the ice carefully and consider top-roping the route. Be aware that the mountains of Utah may have large storms that can leave you stranded. While the Utah Department of Transportation is quite good at clearing main roads, some secondary roads may not be cleared for some time. Some roads, especially mountain roads, are not maintained in the winter. If you are far away from the cities, it is a good idea to bring sleeping bags and some extra food.
Sudden storms are fairly rare in Utah compared to most other places though.
Generally checking the forecast before you leave will give you a good idea of conditions. Still, you can be surprised. Hazards Obviously Ice Climbing has inherent hazards that comes with it. Beyond these, however, you should be aware of avalanches. Utah probably has more deaths due to avalanches than any other state.