High Wind — Wasatch Back, Utah

2023-03-10 · Wasatch Back, Utah

Event narrative

Several hours of high winds were observed throughout the Wasatch Back, with the US-189 at Deer Creek Dam mesonet sensor recording a peak gust of 72 mph at approximately 6:30 pm. Other mesonet sensors including Trappers Loop Road and Aerie recorded gusts in excess of 58 mph throughout the time period.

Wider weather episode

Another in a series of winter storms impacted the region early to mid March, resulting in widespread snow accumulation primarily throughout Utah's high terrain. High winds were observed in many locations. An avalanche related fatality is also noted within the time period of this storm.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1087842. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.