A Pacific storm system moved inland and impacted much of Utah throughout the day of February 25th. Strong south winds developed ahead of the system late on the 24th and into the morning hours of the 25th. A band of valley rain and mountain snow developed along the cold front on the 25th, sweeping through most of the state by the afternoon hours.

Winter Storm in WASATCH PLATEAU/BOOK CLIFFS, UTAH
From 24-FEB-08 17:00:00 to 25-FEB-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Indian Canyon SNOTEL received 1.70 inches of snow water equivalent for the storm, or approximately 18 inches of snow in 24 hours.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, UTAH
From 24-FEB-08 17:00:00 to 25-FEB-08 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Park City received a storm total of 10 inches new snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 24-FEB-08 05:00:00 to 25-FEB-08 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Farnsworth Lake SNOTEL received 1.10 inches snow water equivalent, or about 12 inches of new snow for the event. This snowfall was also accompanied by strong winds, with the highest recorded wind gust being 77 mph at the Signal Peak RAWS.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 24-FEB-08 05:00:00 to 25-FEB-08 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Kolob SNOTEL received 1.30 inches snow water equivalent, or approximately 15 inches of new snow for the event. Snowfall in this area was accompanied by 75 mph wind gusts along the ridgelines.

High Wind in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 24-FEB-08 04:50:00 to 24-FEB-08 12:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong wind gusts were widespread across the Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys, including a 72 mph gust at Stockton Bar, a 68 mph wind gust at Vernon Hill, and a 61 mph wind gust at Olympus Cove.

High Wind in GREAT SALT LAKE DESERT AND MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 24-FEB-08 04:30:00 to 24-FEB-08 09:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Upper Cedar Mountain sensor recorded a 76 mph wind gust, while the Tooele City sensor gusted to 61 mph.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 24-FEB-08 06:00:00 to 25-FEB-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowbasin received a storm total of 17 inches of new snow. This was accompanied by strong winds, including 82 mph gusts at Snowbasin Straw Top and 76 mph gusts at Ogden Peak.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 24-FEB-08 03:00:00 to 25-FEB-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Brighton Crest received the most snow in the state, with 22 inches storm total. Other totals from the area included 20 inches at Alta Collins and 19 inches at Park City Jupiter Peak. This snowfall was accompanied by strong winds, with the strongest recorded gust being 76 mph at Mt. Baldy.

Winter Storm in WESTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 24-FEB-08 17:00:00 to 25-FEB-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Trial Lake SNOTEL indicated approximately 12 inches of snow in a 12 hour period.