A major winter storm took a three day period to move through northern Utah, bringing heavy wet snow to the area. Though the snowfall remained primarily in northern Utah, southern Utah received strong gusty winds as this storm moved through the region. The combination of snowfall and strong winds in northern Utah also produced hazardous avalanche conditions, with one fatal avalanche during this period of time.

Winter Storm in WASATCH PLATEAU/BOOK CLIFFS, UTAH
From 05-APR-10 08:00:00 to 06-APR-10 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Strawberry Divide SNOTEL received 1.40 inches liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 18 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 05-APR-10 10:00:00 to 06-APR-10 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Pine Creek SNOTEL received 1.50 inches liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 20 inches of new snow.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST UTAH, UTAH
From 05-APR-10 00:30:00 to 05-APR-10 15:03:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Both the Brimstone Reservoir sensor and Enterprise RAWS recorded maximum wind gusts of 58 mph.

High Wind in GLEN CANYON RECREATION AREA/LAKE POWELL, UTAH
From 05-APR-10 16:30:00 to 05-APR-10 19:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The sensor at Bullfrog Marina recorded strong gusts for a few hours, with the strongest gust being 71 mph.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, UTAH
From 05-APR-10 14:00:00 to 06-APR-10 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eden and Peoa both received 10 inches of new snow.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 05-APR-10 14:50:00 to 05-APR-10 14:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at Delta reported a wind gust of 62 mph.

Winter Storm in CACHE VALLEY/UTAH, UTAH
From 05-APR-10 18:00:00 to 06-APR-10 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Smithfield received 9 inches of new snow. Other totals from the Cache Valley included 8 inches in Logan and 7.5 inches in Paradise and Millville.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 05-APR-10 18:00:00 to 06-APR-10 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Most of the snow across the northern Wasatch Front fell during the overnight hours of April 5th into the 6th. Totals across the area included 10 inches of new snow in East Layton, 9 inches in South Ogden, 8.5 inches in Farmington, and 8.1 inches at the northeast Ogden Bench.

High Wind in SAN RAFAEL SWELL, UTAH
From 05-APR-10 18:59:00 to 05-APR-10 18:59:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The automated sensor in Hanksville recorded a maximum wind gust of 58 mph.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 05-APR-10 00:00:00 to 06-APR-10 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Ben Lomond Peak SNOTEL received 2.80 inches liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 30 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in WESTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 04-APR-10 21:00:00 to 06-APR-10 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Chalk Creek #1 SNOTEL received 1.70 inches liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 23 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 05-APR-10 01:00:00 to 06-APR-10 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Alta Ski Area received a storm total of 50 inches of snow. Other totals included 44 inches at Brighton Crest and 40 inches at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort.

Avalanche in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 04-APR-10 13:50:00 to 04-APR-10 13:50:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche that he triggered on Sunday, April 4th. He was traveling north along a ridge, when a cornice he was on, cracked and broke off. This caused an avalanche to release below the cornice. He was carried over a cliff band. He was buried approximately 1,000 feet below the ridge under 2 to 3 feet of debris. He was located by his partner with a beacon, and was taken away from the scene via helicopter. However, the helicopter medical crew could not find a pulse, and the man was pronounced dead an hour later.