High Wind — Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Utah
2024-02-27 · Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Utah
$5K
Property damage
76 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A wind gust of 87 mph was recorded at the Central Wasatch Peaks - West mesonet site. Snowfall accumulation was generally below warning criteria, but Little Cottonwood Canyon was closed from around 11:30 p.m. on February 26 through 8:30 a.m. on February 27 for avalanche mitigation.
Wider weather episode
A winter storm brought strong winds, then mountain snow.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1162902. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.