Winter Storm — Southern Wasatch Front, Utah

2013-02-23 to 2013-02-24 · Southern Wasatch Front, Utah

Event narrative

Suncrest received a storm total of 10 inches of snow, while Pleasant Grove received 7 inches of new snow. In addition, travel was impaired along the southern Wasatch Front, with approximately 40 automobile accidents reported across the area. Visibilities were low for several hours, and wind gusts up to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting snow.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front entered Utah on the morning of February 23, producing gusty winds and heavy snow, primarily across the northern half of the state. Snow showers continued through the night and into the morning of the 24th, especially east and south of the Great Salt Lake.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 433218. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.