Winter Storm in Utah

Events

1,656

Deaths

23

Injuries

556

Damage

$14 million

• Winter Storm in Utah, March 31, 19973 deaths · 60 injured · $2.0 million · 12 eventsA strong cold front roared through Utah on this date. High winds and local heavy snowfall were the main weather problems with this system. 6-14" of snow accumulated in the northern mountains and 2-6" elsewhere. High winds caused extensive damage.
• Winter Storm in Utah, March 7 to 8, 20022 deaths · 50 injured · $200,000 · 6 eventsA ferocious cold front moved across Northern Utah with lightning, small hail and heavy snow. Very heavy snow along with strong winds made driving treacherous several hours after frontal passage.
• Winter Storm in Utah, January 11 to 14, 19984 deaths · 8 injured · $160,000 · 15 eventsA broad Pacific trough moved through the region. High winds occurred with the cold front on the 11th. Some of the highest gusts included: Mt. Ogden 107 mph (93kts), Hidden Peak 71 mph (62kts), Bountiful 50 mph (43kts), NWSFO SLC 47 mph (41kts) and Logan 43 mph (37kts).
• Winter Storm and Wildfire in Utah, April 14 to 16, 20152 deaths · 43 injured · $910,000 · 71 kt wind · 18 eventsA strong and windy storm system moved through Utah beginning April 14, and the winds caused widespread damage across the state. This damage included a fatal pileup accident on Interstate 80 and a destructive wildfire in central Utah that was fueled by the winds.
• Winter Storm in Utah, November 29 to 30, 20013 deaths · 13 injured · $170,000 · 7 eventsAnother strong storm pounded Northern Utah, resulting in 3 fatalities. A 9-year-old girl was killed when a snowplow lost control in heavy snow and low visibilities, colliding into a school bus near Delta. Twelve other children were injured in the accident.
• Winter Storm and Avalanche in Utah, February 16 to 19, 20262 deaths · 4 injured · $1.5 million · 21 eventsA strong and moist trough pushed inland during the middle portion of February, leading to several days of impactful weather.
• Winter Storm in Utah, February 21 to 27, 199840 injured · $1.1 million · 16 eventsAn active storm pattern dumped record snowfall and brought high winds to Utah. Hundreds of traffic accidents were reported. Alta measured 87" of snow and Bountiful 51" (valleys) during this time.
• Winter Storm in Utah, December 7 to 8, 19971 death · 20 injured · $200,000 · 22 eventsA strong trough moved through northern Utah on the 7th. The cold moist airmass remained unstable into the 8th in a strong northwest flow. Lake-enhanced snowbands developed along the Wasatch Front on the 8th as well.
• Winter Storm in Utah, December 28 to 30, 20032 deaths · $320,000 · 8 eventsAnother potent winter storm hit much of Utah, with the northern part of the state the hardest hit. Weather was believed to be the main factor in 2 traffic fatalities.
• Winter Storm in Utah, January 27 to 29, 200238 injured · $720,000 · 7 eventsA major winter storm blasted Northern Utah with heavy snow, strong winds, and bitter cold air.
• Winter Storm in Utah, January 25 to 27, 19971 death · 20 injured · $300,000 · 5 eventsA strong winter storm hit Utah during this time. Winds of 50-70 mph were common in the mountains. Hidden peak at the Snowbird ski resort measured a wind gust of 100 mph. Heavy snowfall generally left the mountains with 1-2 feet. 2-5 inches were common in the northern valleys.
• Winter Storm and Damaging Wind in Utah, January 27 to 28, 20081 death · 27 injured · 64 kt wind · 14 eventsA potent storm system brought very strong wind and heavy snow to much of Utah. The cold front brought poor visibilities in snow and blowing snow to the Wasatch Front, resulting in numerous road closures and traffic accidents.
• Winter Storm in Utah, March 24, 20052 deaths · 8 injured · 2 eventsIcy roads during the 18-26th episode resulted in numerous crashes on Utah roads. One fatality occurred 23 miles south of Nephiwhen a 76 year old male died when he lost control of his vehicle on I-15. There was one additional injury.
• Winter Storm and Avalanche in Utah, February 5 to 10, 20142 deaths · $40,000 · 8 eventsA series of moist weather disturbances moved across Utah during the second week of February, bringing an extended period of snowfall to northern Utah. In addition to the new snow, two avalanche fatalities occurred during this period of time.
• Winter Storm in Utah, April 1 to 2, 199935 injured · $170,000 · 8 eventsA major winter-like storm that actually began the evening of March 31st continued through the 2nd of April, bringing heavy snow to the Northern Mountains and Valleys of the state.
• Winter Storm in Utah, December 1 to 2, 199630 injured · $1.0 million · 11 eventsA fast-moving, very strong winter storm system blew through Utah wreaking havoc with the heavy travel at the end of the Thanksgiving weekend. Gusty winds combined with periods of heavy snow to create local blizzard conditions. Winds gusted from 30-40 mph.
• Winter Storm in Utah, October 24 to 25, 199620 injured · $1.0 million · 4 eventsA stronger winter storm system moved into Utah. Heavy snow dumped 2-3 feet in the mountains, 7-14 inches on the benches and 2-6 inches in the valleys. The heavy, wet snow caused widespread tree damage. It also downed several power and phone lines.
• Winter Storm in Utah, December 2 to 4, 201328 injured · $2,000 · 13 eventsA large and cold storm system moved through Utah in the beginning of December, bringing heavy snowfall to most of the state. Only the far northern parts of Utah were spared from significant snow accumulation.
• Winter Storm in Utah, December 19 to 20, 201324 injured · $40,000 · 7 eventsA moist Pacific storm system moved into Utah, with precipitation beginning on December 19. Cold air trapped in the valleys of northern Utah helped produce some freezing rain, before switching to all snow.
• Winter Storm and High Wind in Utah, December 1, 20114 injured · $82 million · 89 kt wind · 7 eventsA deep closed low dug south into southern Utah and Nevada on November 30th and December 1st. Combined with high pressure centered over Wyoming, a strong pressure gradient developed across much of Utah.
• Winter Storm and Avalanche in Utah, March 8 to 13, 20231 death · 1 injured · $25,000 · 71 kt wind · 15 eventsAnother in a series of winter storms impacted the region early to mid March, resulting in widespread snow accumulation primarily throughout Utah's high terrain. High winds were observed in many locations.
• Winter Storm and Avalanche in Utah, January 29 to 31, 20161 death · 2 injured · 13 eventsAfter a month of primarily quick-hitting storms, a longer duration winter storm moved through Utah at the end of January, bringing heavy snow to much of the state.
• Winter Storm in Utah, December 15, 20001 death · 1 injured · $20,000 · 3 eventsA wintery blast dropped heavy snow and produced blizzard-like conditions in the mountains. The storm also brought thunder and lightning with the cold front, with heavy snow making driving hazardous.
• Winter Storm in Utah, November 8 to 10, 199810 injured · $500,000 · 18 eventsA widespread snowstorm brought smiles to skiers across the state, and headaches to everyone else. Heavy snow fell in the mountains, with locally heavy amounts in the valleys.
• Winter Storm in Utah, January 27 to 29, 20131 death · 1 injured · 6 eventsA cold front moved into northern Utah on January 27, bringing additional snow to the area, and finally breaking the long-lasting valley inversions. The heaviest snow occurred along the cold front on the 27th, with showers lingering on the 28th, and eventually ending on the 29th.

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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24.