Winter Weather in Utah
Every winter weather event the National Weather Service has filed in Utah, year by year, with the most significant episodes. Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.
The most significant on the map
The most significant winter weather episodes in Utah.
- Tornadoes
- Tropical storms and surge
- Floods
- Wind
- Hail
- Winter weather
- Heat and drought
- Cold
- Fire, smoke and dust
- Marine and coastal
- Other
The record
- Events
- 824
- Deaths
- 10
- Injuries
- 40
- Damage
- $3.8 million
Every year
The most significant
Ranked by deaths, injuries, damage and size together.
- Heavy Snow and Winter Weather in Utah, March 21 to 23, 2023The active weather pattern continued into late March, with yet another winter storm bringing snowfall to portions of Utah.
- Winter Storm and Avalanche in Utah, February 16 to 19, 2026A strong and moist trough pushed inland during the middle portion of February, leading to several days of impactful weather.
- Winter Weather in Utah, March 26, 2018Accumulating snowfall on roadways played a factor in a 23 vehicle crash on Interstate 80 that resulted in one fatality.
- Winter Weather in Utah, October 29, 2024A fatal crash occurred in Utah County during a period of precipitation.
- Heavy Snow and Winter Weather in Utah, January 6 to 8, 2024After a very brief respite from a more modest winter system in the preceding days, another stronger winter system moved through the Intermountain West. This system brought accumulating snow to much of Utah, with some areas receiving more substantial amounts.
- Heavy Snow and Winter Weather in Utah, November 25 to 27, 2024A fairly mild decaying atmospheric river brushed through Utah in late November, resulting in accumulating mountain snow.
- Winter Storm and Avalanche in Utah, March 8 to 13, 2023Another 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 Weather in Utah, March 26, 2016A winter storm brought snowfall to Utah on March 26. While accumulations were generally minor, the snow created slick conditions on Interstate 15, which led to several accidents near Beaver, Utah, including one fatality.
- Winter Weather in Utah, January 27, 2025A period of cold weather helped form ice on freezable bodies of water across the area, with a subsequent warmup leading to more instability on ice. Late in the month, two boys fell through ice, resulting in one fatality.
- Winter Weather in Utah, June 16 to 18, 2014A moist and unseasonably cold storm system brought widespread valley rain and mountain snow to much of Utah, with snow levels dropping to 6000 feet. The biggest impact from this storm was the death of a hiker who was unprepared for the weather conditions.
- Heavy Snow and Winter Weather in Utah, March 23 to 25, 2023The active winter pattern persisted deeper into Late March as another winter storm once again brought accumulating snow to many portions of Utah, primarily from central Utah northward.
- Heavy Snow and High Wind in Utah, February 13 to 15, 2023Valley snow accumulations of near 12 inches occurred across portions of southern Utah.
- Winter Weather in Utah, February 13, 2024A snow squall tracked over I-15 in southern Utah, causing several vehicle accidents.
- Heavy Snow and Winter Weather in Utah, January 3 to 5, 2026While somewhat mild by January standards, a moisture rich system brought a period of valley rain and mountain snow, with some higher accumulations noted particularly in portions of Utah's northern mountains.
- Winter Weather in Utah, January 9 to 10, 2024Snow squalls developed and moved southward through northern Utah during the evening hours on both January 9 and January 10, bringing impacts to the evening commutes. Utah Highway Patrol reportedly responded to 101 vehicle accidents on 1/9, and 143 vehicle accidents on 1/10.
- Winter Weather in Utah, April 17, 2025A 20 vehicle crash on southbound U.S. 89 in Davis County was followed by a 9 vehicle crash on the northbound lanes.
- Winter Storm and High Wind in Utah, October 22 to 25, 2012A strong and unseasonably cold storm system moved into Utah beginning October 22. Strong southwesterly winds were observed ahead of the storm, and heavy snow was observed across primarily northern Utah.
- Winter Weather in Utah, January 18, 2025On the back end of a modest winter storm, lingering precipitation (with some lake enhancement likely) resulted in impacts to transportation and commerce.
- Winter Weather in Utah, February 13, 2024Snow was a factor in a collision in Kane County that caused an injury.
- Winter Weather in Utah, November 30, 2025A trough impacted portions of the forecast area and carried enough cold air in addition to moisture to lower snow levels to yield isolated lower elevation impacts.
- Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Utah, January 22 to 27, 2009A Pacific trough and a series of upper level disturbances brought a prolonged period of snow and strong winds to the mountains of eastern Utah. Additionally, cold air trapped in the valleys resulted in areas of freezing rain.
- Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Utah, February 21 to 23, 2015A broad upper trough over the western United States initially brought snow to northeast Utah. As the trough deepened over the west, the main area of snowfall transitioned to southeast Utah as the flow aloft became southwesterly.
- Winter Storm and Heavy Snow in Utah, January 9 to 11, 2023A winter storm brought an initial surge of widespread snow from January 9 into January 10, with a second bout of snow later January 10 on into January 11. Occasional strong wind gusts were also noted throughout the event.
- Heavy Snow and Winter Weather in Utah, March 18 to 26, 2005A series of moist wet Pacific storms pounded the state of Utah with heavy rain and snow.
- Heavy Snow and Winter Weather in Utah, March 4 to 6, 2023Another quick winter storm brought accumulating snowfall to central and northern Utah.
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Sources
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.