Heavy Snow — Wasatch Mountains I80 North, Utah

1997-03-02 to 1997-03-04 · Wasatch Mountains I80 North, Utah

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front moved through the state dumping criteria snowfall across northern Utah. Snow occurred in the south but remained below warning criteria. In northwest Utah behind the front, snow bands developed over the Great Salt Lake. 1-2' of snow generally fell in the mountains and 2-10" in the valleys. Alta had the most snowfall with 30". Magna had 11" for tops in the valleys. Numerous traffic accidents and several small avalanches occurred.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5602667. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.