Heavy Snow — San Rafael Swell, Utah

2019-03-13 to 2019-03-14 · San Rafael Swell, Utah

Event narrative

Heavy snowfall occurred across the northern San Rafael Swell. A storm total accumulation of 6 inches was reported at the Hans Flat Ranger Station.

Wider weather episode

A lake effect snow band brought significant snowfall accumulations to the Salt Lake Valley and Wasatch Mountains. Other valleys across Utah also received heavy snowfall with the initial storm system.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 816017. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.