Alert archive / Utah / High Wind Warnings in 2024

High Wind Warning 9, NWS Salt Lake City, UT

October 18, 2024Davis County, Washington County, Weber County, Utah

NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued this high wind warning at Oct 18, 2024, 1:58 AM MDT for Davis County, Washington County, Weber County, Utah. It took effect at Oct 18, 2024, 8:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 20 hr. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Oct 18, 2024, 1:58 AM MDT (07:58 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 18, 2024, 8:00 AM MDT
Expired
Oct 19, 2024, 4:00 AM MDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Salt Lake City, UT

Counties Davis County, UT, Washington County, UT, Weber County, UT

The radar

The Salt Lake City radar (KMTX), 158 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Oct 18, 11:35 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6011 W Hooper, UTMesonet station FREUT Fremont Island - Miller Hill.
Oct 18, 3:58 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 66Virgin, UTMesonet station GW3817 Virgin.
Oct 18, 4:30 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 609 Wsw Ivins, UTMesonet station PC095 Old Highway 91.
Oct 18, 9:52 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 6112 Sse Motoqua, UTMesonet station BADU1 Badger Spring.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Salt Lake City I, UT (KSLC), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 116 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Salt Lake City I, UT at 00:00Z on 2024-10-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 22 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Salt Lake City I, UT at 00:00Z on 2024-10-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -62 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
22 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-148 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1460 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-62 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-14 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
-0.0
Supercell composite
-0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

986 
WWUS75 KSLC 180758
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
158 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

UTZ120-180900-
/O.CAN.KSLC.FZ.A.0006.241019T0300Z-241019T1600Z/
Castle Country-
Including the following locations - Castle Dale, Emery, and Price
158 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...FREEZE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Temperatures are expected to remain above 32F Saturday morning 
across Castle Country.

$$

UTZ103-106-114-182300-
/O.UPG.KSLC.FZ.A.0006.241019T0300Z-241019T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.FZ.W.0006.241019T0200Z-241019T1600Z/
Eastern Box Elder County-Utah Valley-Western Uinta Basin-
Including the following locations - Snowville, Brigham City,
Lehi, Provo, Roosevelt, Duchesne, and Payson
158 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM MDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Box Elder County, Utah Valley, and Western Uinta 
  Basin.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes.

&&

$$

UTZ104-182300-
/O.UPG.KSLC.HW.A.0009.241018T2200Z-241019T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0009.241018T2200Z-241019T1600Z/
Northern Wasatch Front-
Including the following locations - Ogden and Bountiful
158 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM MDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East to northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected, highest from Layton south of Centerville. Isolated 
  gusts to 70 mph are possible in the Centerville and Farmington 
  areas.

* WHERE...Northern Wasatch Front.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, holiday decorations, 
  damage property and cause power outages. Dangerous crosswinds 
  could make travel difficult, especially for high profile vehicles 
  and vehicles with trailers on Legacy Parkway, I-15 and US-89.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ123-182300-
/O.NEW.KSLC.HW.W.0009.241018T1400Z-241019T1000Z/
Lower Washington County-
Including the following locations - Ivins, St George, and
Hurricane
158 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM MDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Lower Washington County near Black Ridge Canyon including 
  Hurricane, Leeds, Toquerville, and La Verkin as well as near the 
  Beaver Dam Mountains.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 4 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ115-116-118-119-122-181500-
/O.CON.KSLC.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-241018T1500Z/
Western Millard and Juab Counties-Eastern Juab/Millard Counties-
Sanpete Valley-Sevier Valley-Southwest Utah-
Including the following locations - Milford, Salina, Manti,
Ephraim, Beaver, Fillmore, Little Sahara, Delta, Richfield,
Scipio, Cedar City, Nephi, and Mt Pleasant
158 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Widespread temperatures below 32F. The Sanpete and Sevier 
  Valleys will see temperatures as low as 22 to 26F.

* WHERE...Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, Sanpete Valley, Sevier 
  Valley, Western Millard and Juab Counties, and Southwest Utah.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas that do not freeze Friday morning will 
  see even colder temperatures Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes.

&&

$$

UTZ105-182300-
/O.NEW.KSLC.WI.Y.0019.241018T2200Z-241019T1600Z/
Salt Lake Valley-
Including the following locations - West Jordan, Sandy, and Salt
Lake City
158 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM MDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern portions of the Salt Lake Valley including Salt 
  Lake City, the University of Utah and areas immediately near 
  Emigration, Parleys and Millcreek Canyons.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
https://weather.gov/saltlakecity.

For information on potential travel impacts visit 
http://udottraffic.utah.gov

CRK
4 follow-up statements
879 
WWUS75 KSLC 181510
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
910 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

UTZ115-116-118-119-122-181615-
/O.EXP.KSLC.FZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-241018T1500Z/
Western Millard and Juab Counties-Eastern Juab/Millard Counties-
Sanpete Valley-Sevier Valley-Southwest Utah-
Including the following locations - Scipio, Fillmore, Cedar City,
Milford, Little Sahara, Delta, Richfield, Ephraim, Mt Pleasant,
Nephi, Manti, Salina, and Beaver
910 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...FREEZE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Temperatures will gradually warm through the morning hours. Freezing 
conditions are expected once again tonight across the area.

$$

UTZ103-106-114-190615-
/O.CON.KSLC.FZ.W.0006.241019T0200Z-241019T1600Z/
Eastern Box Elder County-Utah Valley-Western Uinta Basin-
Including the following locations - Snowville, Payson, Brigham
City, Duchesne, Roosevelt, Provo, and Lehi
910 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Box Elder County, Utah Valley, and Western Uinta 
  Basin.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes.

&&

$$

UTZ123-190615-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241019T1000Z/
Lower Washington County-
Including the following locations - St George, Hurricane, and
Ivins
910 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Lower Washington County.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ104-190615-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0009.241018T2200Z-241019T1600Z/
Northern Wasatch Front-
Including the following locations - Bountiful and Ogden
910 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 
10 AM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East to northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected, highest from Layton south of Centerville. Isolated 
  gusts to 70 mph are possible in the Centerville and Farmington 
  areas.

* WHERE...Northern Wasatch Front.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, holiday decorations, 
  damage property and cause power outages. Dangerous crosswinds 
  could make travel difficult, especially for high profile vehicles 
  and vehicles with trailers on Legacy Parkway, I-15 and US-89.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ105-190615-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0019.241018T2200Z-241019T1600Z/
Salt Lake Valley-
Including the following locations - Salt Lake City, West Jordan,
and Sandy
910 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM 
MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Salt Lake Valley.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
https://weather.gov/saltlakecity.

For information on potential travel impacts visit 
http://udottraffic.utah.gov

MPS
812 
WWUS75 KSLC 182013
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
213 PM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

UTZ103-106-114-191115-
/O.CON.KSLC.FZ.W.0006.241019T0200Z-241019T1600Z/
Eastern Box Elder County-Utah Valley-Western Uinta Basin-
Including the following locations - Snowville, Payson, Brigham
City, Duchesne, Roosevelt, Provo, and Lehi
213 PM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Box Elder County, Utah Valley, and Western Uinta 
  Basin.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes.

&&

$$

UTZ123-191000-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241019T1000Z/
Lower Washington County-
Including the following locations - St George, Hurricane, and
Ivins
213 PM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts 
  of 60 to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lower Washington County near Black Ridge Canyon including 
  Hurricane, Leeds, Toquerville, and La Verkin as well as near the 
  Beaver Dam Mountains. This does not include St George proper.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ104-191115-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0009.241018T2200Z-241019T1600Z/
Northern Wasatch Front-
Including the following locations - Bountiful and Ogden
213 PM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East to northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 
  mph expected in wind prone areas near canyons. Isolated gusts to 
  65 mph are possible in the Centerville and Farmington areas.

* WHERE...Northern Wasatch Front.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, holiday decorations, 
  damage property and cause power outages. Dangerous crosswinds 
  could make travel difficult, especially for high profile vehicles 
  and vehicles with trailers on Legacy Parkway, I-15 and US-89.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

UTZ105-191115-
/O.CON.KSLC.WI.Y.0019.241018T2200Z-241019T1600Z/
Salt Lake Valley-
Including the following locations - Salt Lake City, West Jordan,
and Sandy
213 PM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Salt Lake Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 
  power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
https://weather.gov/saltlakecity.

For information on potential travel impacts visit 
http://udottraffic.utah.gov

MPS
334 
WWUS75 KSLC 190820
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
220 AM MDT Sat Oct 19 2024

UTZ104-190930-
/O.CAN.KSLC.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241019T1600Z/
Northern Wasatch Front-
Including the following locations - Bountiful and Ogden
220 AM MDT Sat Oct 19 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Occasional wind gusts to 40 mph near Weber and Farmington Canyon are 
possible through about 10 AM, but the threat of strong downslope 
winds has ended.

$$

UTZ105-190930-
/O.CAN.KSLC.WI.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-241019T1600Z/
Salt Lake Valley-
Including the following locations - Salt Lake City, Sandy, and
West Jordan
220 AM MDT Sat Oct 19 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Occasional wind gust to 35 mph are possible near canyon exits in 
northeastern Salt Lake County, but the threat for wind gusts at or 
above 45 mph has ended.

$$

UTZ103-106-114-191600-
/O.CON.KSLC.FZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241019T1600Z/
Eastern Box Elder County-Utah Valley-Western Uinta Basin-
Including the following locations - Snowville, Duchesne, Brigham
City, Provo, Payson, Lehi, and Roosevelt
220 AM MDT Sat Oct 19 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Box Elder County, Utah Valley, and Western Uinta 
  Basin.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM MDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes.

&&

$$

UTZ123-191000-
/O.CON.KSLC.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241019T1000Z/
Lower Washington County-
Including the following locations - Hurricane, Ivins, and St
George
220 AM MDT Sat Oct 19 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts 
  of 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lower Washington County near Black Ridge Canyon and near 
  the Beaver Dam Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM MDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
https://weather.gov/saltlakecity.

For information on potential travel impacts visit 
http://udottraffic.utah.gov

CRK
766 
WWUS75 KSLC 190957
NPWSLC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
357 AM MDT Sat Oct 19 2024

UTZ123-191100-
/O.EXP.KSLC.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-241019T1000Z/
Lower Washington County-
Including the following locations - Hurricane, Ivins, and St
George
357 AM MDT Sat Oct 19 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Occasional wind gusts near 40 mph will be possible near Black Ridge 
Canyon and the Beaver Dam Mountains through 9 AM, however the threat 
of widespread gusts to 60 mph has ended.

$$

UTZ103-106-114-191600-
/O.CON.KSLC.FZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-241019T1600Z/
Eastern Box Elder County-Utah Valley-Western Uinta Basin-
Including the following locations - Snowville, Duchesne, Brigham
City, Provo, Payson, Lehi, and Roosevelt
357 AM MDT Sat Oct 19 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Box Elder County, Utah Valley, and Western Uinta 
  Basin.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM MDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit 
https://weather.gov/saltlakecity.

For information on potential travel impacts visit 
http://udottraffic.utah.gov

CRK

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Salt Lake City, UT wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Oct 17, 3:48 PM MDT, 10 hours 10 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 17, 3:48 PM MDT, 10 hours 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
348 PM MDT Thu Oct 17 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A winter-like storm will impact the region through
Saturday morning. A strong cold front will cross the region
Thursday evening into Friday morning. Significant mountain snow
is expected, along with widespread valley rain. High pressure
will build back into the region Sunday into early next week.

&&

.SHORT TERM (Through 00Z Sunday)...A significant winter-like storm
system will impact the forecast area through the short term
period. Presently, the cold front which pushed through northern
Utah/southwest Wyoming overnight stretches across central Utah,
with the trailing 700mb baroclinic zone stretching from the Uintas
back to near Ely NV. Scattered convection along and ahead of this
baroclinic zone has produced small hail along with occasional
lightning, and this will likely persist into the evening hours.

Looking upstream, a vigorous shortwave trough is digging into the
western Great Basin, with the associated cold front accompanied by
widespread precipitation noted across northern NV. As this wave
digs through NV tonight, the associated frontal zone will surge
across the forecast area, bringing widespread valley rain and
mountain snow. The best forcing and low level cold air will track
through west central and southwest Utah this evening into the
overnight hours, where the heaviest precipitation is expected to
bank up against the terrain along/east of I-15. 700mb temps across
southwest/west central Utah will fall to -8C overnight, and
combined with high precip rates anticipate snow levels to fall to
the valley floors from Fillmore to Cedar City. Although surface
temperatures remain quite warm for mid October, snowfall rates
will likely allow for slushy accumulation at times along roadways,
as well as considerable accumulation on grassy/elevated surfaces
and could result in tree damage to trees which still have leaves.
As such have expanded the Winter Weather Advisory into these
locations for tonight through Friday morning.

With much colder air spreading over northern Utah and the GSL (and
other lakes) running roughly 10F above normal, expect lake
enhanced snowfall primarily impacting locations south of the GSL
and potentially Utah Lake as well. This would mainly impact
far western Salt Lake Valley into the Oquirrh range. Heavier
precipitation could drag snow levels down to the west benches
with some accumulation possible on grassy/elevates surfaces.

Otherwise, 12Z guidance was in good agreement with previous
forecasts, so not much change to the overall forecast snowfall
totals, and going winter headlines seem to cover the situation
well.

With the upper low eventually closing off and tracking across
northern AZ late Friday into Saturday, A period of easterly to
east-northeasterly flow will likely become established across
northern Utah. Previous guidance was in strong agreement with this
scenario, however some 12Z guidance including the GFS has trended
much weaker with the low level cold advection and keeps a more
northerly component to the wind field. That said, as we move into
the hi-res window all 12Z HREF members indicate at least advisory
level downslope winds develop along the northern Wasatch Front,
with some members including the HRRR producing warning level
winds. As such have gone with a High Wind Watch for this area,
with the peak winds expected Friday evening.

Lastly, with the much colder airmass moving into the region many
locations which have yet to experience a freeze this year will see
their first sub-freezing temperatures. Going Freeze warnings for
west central/southwest Utah along with the Sevier/Sanpete Valleys
remains in effect, and these locations should see their first
freeze tonight and particularly Friday night. Temperature guidance
has trended a bit warmer, particularly across Castle Country,
where it's looking less likely min temps reach the freezing mark
Friday night. Have maintained the Freeze Watch for these areas,
although it appears cloud cover may keep some of these locations
from reaching the freezing mark.

.LONG TERM (After 00Z Sunday)...The upper low remains over
Arizona at the beginning of the long-term forecast period. It will
then slowly eject across the Four Corners region through the day
Sunday before exiting across Colorado Sunday night. Cluster
analysis of model ensembles show good agreement with this timing
and track, with only very subtle differences between the clusters.
As such, expect some lingering precipitation wrapping around the
low (in the form of valley rain and mountain snow), affecting
mainly eastern Utah, through the day Sunday. Temperatures will
warm slightly from Saturday as cloud cover gradually decreases.

Heading into the early through middle part of the week, a low-
amplitude ridge will build into the area. However, there are some
indications that a shortwave trough will pass by to the north,
bringing more zonal flow to the area. Any impacts to the weather
should remain relatively minor, most likely bringing some additional
cloud cover to the area while briefly slowing down an otherwise
warming and drying trend. Speaking of the warming trend, afternoon
max temperatures are forecast to reach around 5-10 degrees above
normal by Tuesday or Wednesday. However, overnight mins, while
generally above normally, will remain cold enough for frost or a
light freeze in some of the normally colder valleys.

Thereafter, models indicate a storm will be brewing off the West
Coast near 130-135W by Thursday morning. Depending on how far east
this storm will be positioned, southwest flow could potentially
increase over Utah by Thursday afternoon. Most models do want to
weaken this storm before moving it inland next weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions are expected to prevail during
the remainder of the afternoon at the SLC terminal with ceilings
near 7000 feet AGL. Rain will become more widespread as the front
approaches between 03Z and 05Z, bringing a return of prevailing
MVFR conditions through the overnight hours. West to northwest
winds will prevail, becoming stronger with the front. However, in
the vicinity of showers the terminal will see some erratic wind
directions, with speeds generally expected to remain at or below
seven knots. There is a 30 percent chance of IFR conditions
developing for a time in rain or a mix of rain and snow in heavier
rates with the passage of the front.

.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Currently seeing prevailing
VFR conditions across the airspace with some pockets of MVFR/IFR
conditions in scattered rain and snow showers. Rain and snow will
increase over northern and western Utah early this evening as a
stronger cold front moves through, resulting in more widespread
rain and snow with lowering snow levels, and thus more widespread
MVFR and IFR conditions. Overnight, as the front continues
southeast, the precipitation will spread into much of central and
southern Utah, further increasing coverage of MVFR and IFR
conditions. West to northwest winds will prevail over northern
Utah and southwest Wyoming, increasing for a time with the front.
Over southern Utah, occasionally gusty southerly winds will shift
to the northwest with the frontal passage.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...A cold Pacific storm system moving into the Great
Basin will bring much colder temperatures along with widespread
valley rain and mountain snow across much of Utah through the
remainder of the week. The main cold front currently crossing
northern Nevada will push through Utah tonight, ushering much
colder air into the region and dropping snow levels to near 5000
feet. Widespread valley rain and mountain snow will develop along
and behind this front, persisting overnight and through much of
the day Friday. Precipitation will linger across portions of
southern Utah into the day Saturday before the low pressure system
exits the area. A drying and warming trend will follow for the
early to middle portion of next week as temperatures return to
near normal.

&&

.SLC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
UT...Freeze Watch from Friday evening through Saturday morning for
     UTZ103-106-114-120.

     Winter Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 3 PM MDT Friday
     for UTZ104-116-122.

     High Wind Watch from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning
     for UTZ104.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT
     Friday for UTZ110.

     Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening to midnight MDT
     Friday night for UTZ111.

     Winter Storm Warning until midnight MDT Friday night for UTZ112.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 10 PM this evening to midnight MDT
     Friday night for UTZ113.

     Freeze Warning from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Friday for
     UTZ115-116-118-119-122.

     Winter Storm Warning from 9 PM this evening to noon MDT Saturday
     for UTZ117-125.

WY...Winter Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 3 PM MDT Friday
     for WYZ021.

&&

Seaman/Cheng/Traphagan

For more information from NOAA's National Weather Service visit...
http://weather.gov/saltlakecity

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Oct 18, 12:41 AM MDT, 1 hour 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
1241 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

UTZ122>125-128-180730-
Southwest Utah UT-South Central Utah UT-Southern Mountains UT-
Zion National Park UT-Lower Washington County UT-
1241 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Washington
and south central Iron Counties through 130 AM MDT
...

At 1240 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Cedar City to Littlefield. Movement was
southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Cedar City, Zion National Park, St George, Washington, Hurricane,
Santa Clara, Enoch, La Verkin, New Harmony, Quail Creek State Park,
Sand Hollow State Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Ivins,
Toquerville, Leeds, Virgin, Kanarraville, Pintura, Bloomington, and
Pine Valley.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 15 between mile markers 1 and 66.
 Utah Route 18 between mile markers 0 and 14.
 Utah Route 56 between mile markers 47 and 61.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3700 11388 3701 11388 3785 11311 3765 11283
      3700 11336
TIME...MOT...LOC 0640Z 333DEG 18KT 3767 11318 3690 11390

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

JW
Special weather statement, Oct 18, 1:10 AM MDT, 48 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
110 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

UTZ124-125-128-180800-
South Central Utah UT-Southern Mountains UT-Zion National Park UT-
110 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Washington and southwestern Kane Counties through 200 AM MDT
...

At 110 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Colorado City, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Zion National Park, Hildale, and Coral Pink Sand Dunes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3700 11290 3700 11309 3731 11289 3708 11264
TIME...MOT...LOC 0710Z 228DEG 21KT 3705 11297

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Wilson
Special weather statement, Oct 18, 1:18 AM MDT, 40 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
118 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

UTZ122>125-180800-
Southwest Utah UT-Southern Mountains UT-Zion National Park UT-
Lower Washington County UT-
118 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Washington
and south central Iron Counties through 200 AM MDT
...

At 118 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Washington, or 23 miles northeast of Virgin River Gorge, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Zion National Park, St George, Washington, Hurricane, Santa Clara, La
Verkin, New Harmony, Quail Creek State Park, Sand Hollow State Park,
Toquerville, Leeds, Virgin, Kanarraville, Pintura, Bloomington, Kolob
Canyon, and Snow Canyon State Park.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 15 between mile markers 4 and 49.
 Utah Route 18 between mile markers 0 and 8.
 Utah Route 56 near mile marker 48.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3709 11369 3764 11329 3745 11290 3700 11344
      3700 11350
TIME...MOT...LOC 0718Z 217DEG 47KT 3716 11347

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

JW
Local storm report, Oct 18, 1:27 AM MDT, 31 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
127 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0110 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     4 N Toquerville         37.29N 113.29W
10/18/2024  M58 MPH          Washington         UT   Mesonet

            Mesonet station PC475 Ash Creek.

&&

CRK
Local storm report, Oct 18, 1:29 AM MDT, 29 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
129 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0110 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 SSW Pintura           37.31N 113.30W
10/18/2024  M69 MPH          Washington         UT   Mesonet

            Mesonet station UTBRO I-15 At MP 29 Browse.

&&

CRK
Local storm report, Oct 18, 1:32 AM MDT, 26 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
132 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0115 AM     Hail             2 NNE Saint George      37.11N 113.58W
10/18/2024  E0.50 Inch       Washington         UT   Public

&&

CRK

The office that day

Everything else NWS Salt Lake City, UT issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 17, 8:49 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementSLCSanpete26 min
Oct 18, 12:41 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementSLCWashington49 min
Oct 18, 1:10 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementSLC50 min
Oct 18, 1:18 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementSLCWashington42 min
Oct 18, 1:24 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSLCIron, Kane, Washington51 min
Oct 18, 1:58 AM MDTFreeze WarningSLCBox Elder, Duchesne, Utah31 hr
Oct 18, 1:58 AM MDTWind AdvisorySLCSalt Lake24 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Utah, 2024Every high wind warning in 2024

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.