High Wind — San Rafael Swell, Utah

2010-04-05 · San Rafael Swell, Utah

Event narrative

The automated sensor in Hanksville recorded a maximum wind gust of 58 mph.

Wider weather episode

A major winter storm took a three day period to move through northern Utah, bringing heavy wet snow to the area. Though the snowfall remained primarily in northern Utah, southern Utah received strong gusty winds as this storm moved through the region. The combination of snowfall and strong winds in northern Utah also produced hazardous avalanche conditions, with one fatal avalanche during this period of time.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 225863. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.