Heavy Snow — Central and Southwest Mountains, Utah

1996-12-09 to 1996-12-11 · Central and Southwest Mountains, Utah

Wider weather episode

Tropical moisture in a southerly flow brought precipitation to Utah on these dates. Snow levels were around 7,000 feet with warning criteria snow falling above that height. Generally 11-27 inches of snow fell in Utah's higher mountains. The greatest amount in northern Utah was at Alta where 27 inches fell. In southern Utah Duck Creek Village had 18 inches. No significant damage was reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5582957. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.