Heavy Snow — Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Utah

2025-03-05 to 2025-03-06 · Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Utah

Event narrative

Several SNOTEL stations including USU Doc Daniel, Powder Mountain, and Ben Lomond Peak recorded from 1.4 to 4.6 inches of snow water equivalent, resulting in approximately 19 to 55 inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave trough moved into the region resulting in a winter storm, characterized by a more mild southwesterly flow period initially which later on transitioned to a colder northwesterly flow. This event brought substantial snow accumulations to Utah's mountains, with some lighter accumulations noted at many lower elevation spots. Additionally, an avalanche in the western Uinta mountains resulted in the fatality of a backcountry skier.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1231288. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.