Heavy Snow — Western Unita Mountains, Utah

1997-01-02 to 1997-01-03 · Western Unita Mountains, Utah

Wider weather episode

The subtropical moisture in a southwesterly flow led to heavy snow in Utah's northern mountains. Generally 10-20 inches of snow fell during this time. The Alta ski resort measured the most with 20 inches. A rock slide closed Ogden canyon for awhile on the morning of the 3rd. No other significant damage was reported.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5599739. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.