Winter Storm — Grand Flat and Arches, Utah

2023-02-14 to 2023-02-15 · Grand Flat and Arches, Utah

Event narrative

Generally 1 to 2 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of up to 4 inches reported in Castle Valley. Winds gusted up to 45 mph at times.

Wider weather episode

An abnormally strong and cold low pressure system dropped into the Great Basin and lifted across the Western Slope. Ample cold air and moisture paired with favorable orographics resulted in moderate to heavy snow for most of the mountains and valleys across eastern Utah. Additionally, winds gusts exceeded 30 mph in the some valleys at times.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1069900. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.