Heavy Snow — Central and Southwest Mountains, Utah

1997-01-22 to 1997-01-23 · Central and Southwest Mountains, Utah

Wider weather episode

A fast-moving storm system left northern Utah and the southern mountains with warning criteria snowfall. The Snowbasin ski resort received the most snow with 22 inches. A record for the highest daily snowfall occurred in Logan with 14 inches. 6-10 inches fell in Utah's southern mountains. Avalanches again were a problem in the northern mountains. Several vacation cabins were hit with the occupants being injured. Fortunately there were no deaths. Numerous traffic accidents and road closures were the other main problems.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5599770. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.