Heavy Snow in Central Mountains, Utah

Several SNOTEL stations including Beaver Dams, Pickle Keg, and Oak Creek recorded from 1.0 to 2.3 inches of snow water equivalent, resulting in approximately 12 to 27 inches of snow.

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.