Heavy Snow in Western Unita Basin, Utah

Heavy Snow March 4, 1996 – March 6, 1996 · Western Unita Basin, Utah

The wider storm

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 5536187. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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