High Wind — Wasatch Mountain Valleys, Utah

2012-03-26 · Wasatch Mountain Valleys, Utah

Event narrative

The Heber City Municipal Airport - Russ McDonald Field AWOS recorded a maximum wind gust of 61 mph.

Wider weather episode

A fast-moving cold front swept through Utah on March 26th, initiating showers and strong, gusty winds. These winds were widespread across northern Utah on the morning of the 26th, and even caused damage in the Salt Lake Valley.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 372224. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.