Heavy Snow — Western Unita Basin, Utah

1996-03-04 to 1996-03-06 · Western Unita Basin, Utah

Wider weather episode

A broad trough moved over the Great Basin and Intermountain West on these dates. A series of short waves rotated through this trough creating several "mini-snowstorms" during this time. Snowfall amounts ranged from 10-36 inches with the Alta Ski Resort leading the way at 36". The Brian Head Ski Resort received 16 inches, the most in the southern mountains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5536187. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.