Heavy Snow — Tavaputs Plateau, Utah

2021-12-09 to 2021-12-10 · Tavaputs Plateau, Utah

Event narrative

An average 14 inches of snow fell across the area.

Wider weather episode

An initial shortwave trough and then a larger open wave moved across eastern Utah. Strong upper level support, impressive moisture, widescale synoptic lift, and a strong surface cold front resulted in widespread precipitation with moderate to heavy snow accumulating in the mountains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 990472. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.