A midlevel low pressure system dove into far southwest Utah and northern Arizona. Wraparound moisture associated with this low moved into southeast Utah.
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A midlevel low pressure system dove into far southwest Utah and northern Arizona. Wraparound moisture associated with this low moved into southeast Utah. This resulted in moderate snow across the Abajo Mountains in a short period.
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1 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.
Generally 6 to 12 inches of snow fell across the Abajo Mountains.
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