A Pacific storm system brought very heavy snow to both the mountains and valleys of much of the state of Utah. Most of the snow fell throughout the day on the 3rd of February, while some areas, particularly the higher terrain, received snow showers into the 4th. This system also brought very strong winds to much of the state.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 03-FEB-08 03:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Many places across the southern Wasatch Front received more than a foot of new snow from this event, including 20 inches at Provo Canyon, 16 inches in Draper, and 16 inches of snow in Alpine.

Heavy Snow in UTAHS DIXIE AND ZION NATIONAL PARK, UTAH
From 03-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 03-FEB-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Leeds received 6 inches of new snow in less than a 12 hour period.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 03-FEB-08 06:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Orderville received 11 inches of new snow throughout the day of the 3rd.

Heavy Snow in WASATCH MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, UTAH
From 02-FEB-08 23:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Ogden Valley continued its very busy winter with another round of extremely heavy snow. Liberty received a storm total of 29 inches of new snow and Eden received 27 inches. Other mountain valleys also received significant snowfall, including 16 inches in Heber City.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 02-FEB-08 23:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The northern Wasatch mountains received both heavy snow and strong winds from this system. Snowbasin Mid-bowl received 26 inches of new snow from the storm, and the Ogden Peak sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 76 mph.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 02-FEB-08 23:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Locations in the Cottonwood Canyons got hit the hardest by this storm. The observers at Alta UDOT reported a storm total of 44 inches of snow. Other large snow accumulations in the Wasatch mountains south of I-80 included 41 inches at Brighton Crest, 31 inches at Deer Valley Daly West, 28 inches at Snowbird, 26 inches at Park City Jupiter Peak, 25 inches at Solitude, and 23 inches at Sundance.

Winter Storm in WESTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 03-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Currant Creek SNOTEL reported about 1.00 inch of snow water equivalent. Compared to other sites at similar elevations, this equated to about 18 inches of new snow in 24 hours.

Winter Storm in WASATCH PLATEAU/BOOK CLIFFS, UTAH
From 03-FEB-08 03:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Daniels Strawberry SNOTEL indicated approximately 18 inches of new snow for the storm total.

Heavy Snow in SANPETE/SEVIER VALLEYS, UTAH
From 03-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Mount Pleasant received 10 inches of new snow, while Manti received 9 inches storm total, most of which fell in a 12 hour period on the night of the 3rd.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWEST UTAH, UTAH
From 03-FEB-08 13:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

New Harmony received a storm total of 9 inches new snow.

Heavy Snow in CASTLE COUNTRY, UTAH
From 03-FEB-08 05:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Ferron received 9 inches of new snow for the event.

Winter Storm in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 03-FEB-08 03:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Though the Salt Lake Valley received the lighter precipitation from this event than surrounding valleys, some areas still accumulated large amounts of snow. South Jordan had a storm total of a foot of snow, while West Jordan received 11 inches.  In addition, multiple sites around the area gusted to above 60 mph, including a 66 mph gust at the Stockton Bar sensor. Herriman, which received 9 new inches of snow from this storm, reported gusts up to 63 mph with 3 to 6 foot snow drifts.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 03-FEB-08 03:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Many locations in the northern Wasatch Front received heavy snowfall, including storm totals of 16 inches of snow at Northeast Ogden Bench, 15 inches at Ogden and on Layton Bench, 14 inches at South Ogden, and a foot of new snow at Layton and Brigham City.

Heavy Snow in CACHE VALLEY/UTAH, UTAH
From 03-FEB-08 02:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hyde Park received 7 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 03-FEB-08 02:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Pickle Keg SNOTEL received a snow water equivalent of about 1.40 inches, which equated to approximately 18 inches of new snow for the event.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 03-FEB-08 03:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Kolob SNOTEL received a snow water equivalent of 1.80 inches, which equated to approximately 24 inches of new snow for the event.