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Heavy Snow in Central and Southwest Mountains, Utah

Heavy Snow February 5, 1997 – February 6, 1997 · Central and Southwest Mountains, Utah

The wider storm

An upper-level disturbance moved through Utah. Criteria snowfall occurred in several locations. The Solitude ski resort measured the most snow in the mountains with 10". For the valleys, both Tooele and Sandy received 6". Due to the heavy snow falling during rush-hour, numerous traffic accidents occurred.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5602220. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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