Winter Storm — San Rafael Swell, Utah

2012-12-18 to 2012-12-19 · San Rafael Swell, Utah

Event narrative

The Hans Flat Ranger Station reported 8 inches of new snow for the storm.

Wider weather episode

A fast-moving storm system moved through Utah on December 16, bringing a shot of snow to northern Utah. This was quickly followed by a deeper and colder Pacific system on the 17th, which produced both gusty winds and heavy snowfall across much of the state.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 424128. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.