High Wind in Southern Wasatch Front, Utah

High Wind October 20, 2017 · Southern Wasatch Front, Utah

68 mph

Measured gust (59 kt)

$10K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

A maximum wind gust of 68 mph was recorded in Lehi after the cold frontal passage. Strong winds were also likely a factor when a semitrailer knocked down four power poles in Provo, disrupting power for about 100 customers. In addition to the poles, underground wiring and transformers also suffered damage from the collision.

The wider storm

A cold front moved through Utah on October 20, bringing strong gusty winds to northern Utah, with some damage reported along the Wasatch Front.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 723844. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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