Winter Weather — Southeast Utah, Utah

2023-03-01 · Southeast Utah, Utah

Event narrative

Generally 3 inches of snow fell in and around the Blanding area.

Wider weather episode

A Pacific trough dug into the Great Basin as the upper level jet rounding its base advected abundant moisture into the Four Corners Region. This resulted in moderate to heavy snow across most of the mountain ranges across eastern Utah as well as some valleys.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1075043. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.