High Wind — South Central Utah, Utah

2012-01-21 · South Central Utah, Utah

Event narrative

The Telegraph Flat RAWS recorded a maximum wind gust of 61 mph.

Wider weather episode

A potent Pacific storm system moved through Utah on January 21st and 22nd. Gusty winds were observed both ahead of and behind the strong cold front. Flooding, again due to heavy rain on top of frozen ground, was observed in the Wasatch mountain valleys. Heavy snowfall was also observed in the higher elevations across much of Utah, as well as the benches of the northern Wasatch Front behind the cold front.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 363139. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.