Heavy Snow — Central Mountains, Utah

2023-03-09 to 2023-03-13 · Central Mountains, Utah

Event narrative

Several SNOTEL stations including Box Creek, Pickle Keg, and GBRC Meadows recorded 1.1 to 3.8 inches of snow water equivalent, resulting in approximately 12 to 44 inches of snow.

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 1087888. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.