A strong, cold, and moist Pacific storm capped off the month of March in Utah. Strong winds were felt across much of the state on the 30th ahead of the storm, with large amounts of blowing dust reported in some areas. The storm finally entered the state on the 31st, bringing widespread heavy snow, particularly in the higher terrain. Note that this episode continued into April.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 30-MAR-10 19:30:00 to 30-MAR-10 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A maximum wind gust of 58 mph was recorded in South Ogden.

High Wind in CACHE VALLEY/UTAH, UTAH
From 30-MAR-10 13:35:00 to 30-MAR-10 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Logan ASOS recorded several wind gusts greater than 65 mph, reaching as high as 75 mph.

High Wind in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 30-MAR-10 16:00:00 to 30-MAR-10 22:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Arrowhead sensor at Sundance Resort recorded a wind gust of 94 mph, while the Cardiff Peak sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 80 mph.

High Wind in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 30-MAR-10 07:00:00 to 30-MAR-10 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Both the Straw Top and Wildcat sensors at Snowbasin Resort recorded maximum wind gusts of 80 mph.

High Wind in GREAT SALT LAKE DESERT AND MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 30-MAR-10 11:45:00 to 30-MAR-10 22:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Many sensors across the Great Salt Lake Desert measured strong wind gusts. The strongest gusts recorded included 74 mph at Camel Back Mountain, 71 mph at Lakeside Mountain,  66 mph at Clifton Flat, and 61 mph at the West Salt Flats sensor.

High Wind in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 30-MAR-10 11:48:00 to 30-MAR-10 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several sensors in the Salt Lake and Tooele valleys recorded strong wind gusts, including 78 mph at Vernon Hill, 59 mph at Stockton Bar, and 58 mph at the Great Salt Lake marina. In addition, large amounts of blowing dust were reported around the area, with visibilities at the Salt Lake City International Airport being reduced to as low as 0.5 miles when the cold front passed through.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, UTAH
From 31-MAR-10 05:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snowfall in the Wasatch mountain valleys included 15.0 inches at Snyderville, 12.0 inches at Liberty, and 9.0 inches at Coalville. Note that this event continued into April.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWEST UTAH, UTAH
From 31-MAR-10 19:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Summit and Newcastle Canyon Breeze Ranch both received 12 inches of new snow, with 10 inches of snow reported in Cedar City. Note that this event continued into April.

Winter Storm in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 31-MAR-10 07:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tooele received 14.5 inches of new snow and Grantsville received 14 inches. Other totals included 9 inches of snow at both Sandy and Cottonwood Heights. Note that this event continued into April.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 31-MAR-10 02:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A storm total of 35.0 inches of snow was reported at Alta Ski Area. Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort also recorded 33.0 inches of snow. Note that this event continued into April.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 30-MAR-10 11:30:00 to 30-MAR-10 20:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The strongest wind gusts recorded in West Central Utah included 63 mph at Delta, 60 mph at Oak City, and 59 mph at Fish Springs.

High Wind in SANPETE/SEVIER VALLEYS, UTAH
From 30-MAR-10 21:00:00 to 30-MAR-10 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Richfield Airport sensor reported a maximum wind gust of 59 mph.

Winter Storm in WESTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 31-MAR-10 01:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Chalk Creek #2 SNOTEL received 1.60 inches liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 23 inches of new snow. Note that this event continued into April.

High Wind in CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 30-MAR-10 15:00:00 to 30-MAR-10 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 89.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Conditions were quite windy at the Signal Peak RAWS, with a maximum recorded wind gust of 102 mph.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 31-MAR-10 03:00:00 to 31-MAR-10 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowbasin Resort reported 18 inches of new snow at their Mid-Bowl site. Note that this event continued into April.