A vigorous cold front created several types of active weather across the Beehive State, including strong gusty winds in western Utah, heavy snow in northern Utah, and severe thunderstorms in both northern and southern Utah.

Winter Storm in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 18:30:00 to 17-FEB-11 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Storm total snowfall across the Salt Lake Valley included 8 inches in Cottonwood Heights, and 7 inches in Upper Millcreek, the Upper Avenues, and Sandy.

High Wind in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 11:40:00 to 16-FEB-11 19:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The strongest wind gusts recorded across the Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys included 82 mph at Vernon Hill, 80 mph at the Lake Point at I-80 sensor, 74 mph at South Mountain, 64 mph at Stockton Bar, 63 mph at Salt Lake City International Airport, 61 mph at Lake Point, 59 mph at I-15 at 2400 South, 59 mph at Point of the Mountain, and 58 mph at the University of Utah. These strong winds knocked over a few large trees in the Sugarhouse area of Salt Lake City. The largest of these trees was a 70-year-old spruce tree that was 3 feet in diameter at the base; this tree fell onto the garage roof of a nearby home.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Farmington SNOTEL recorded 1.20 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 14 inches of new snow. Powder Mountain also reported 10 inches of new snow. This snowfall was combined with gusty winds, with maximum wind gusts of 110 mph at Snowbasin-Straw Top, and 92 mph at Ogden Peak.

High Wind in GREAT SALT LAKE DESERT AND MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 12:40:00 to 16-FEB-11 20:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gusts across the west desert included 75 mph at Camel Back Mountain, 72 mph at English Village, 71 mph at Locomotive Springs, 70 mph at West Salt Flats, 69 mph at Hat Island, 67 mph at Durand Road, 64 mph at the I-80 at mp 29 sensor, 63 mph at Callao Gate, and 61 mph at Baker Lab.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 15:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Alta Ski Lifts received 11 inches of new snow, while 10 inches of snow was reported at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, as well as The Canyons Resort. This was combined with strong gusty winds, with a maximum recorded wind gust of 113 mph at Sundance - Arrowhead.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 18:12:00 to 16-FEB-11 18:12:00 (MST-7)
Location: ERDA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Gusty thunderstorm winds knocked over a goalpost at a local high school football stadium.

High Wind in SANPETE/SEVIER VALLEYS, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 20:50:00 to 16-FEB-11 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The I-15 at Sevier River NB sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 10:30:00 to 16-FEB-11 20:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The US-6 at Eureka, UT sensor recorded strong winds for several hours, with a maximum wind gust of 85 mph. Also, the Fish Springs sensor in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet recorded a maximum wind gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 13:00:00 to 16-FEB-11 19:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak recorded wind gusts included 68 mph at Centerville, 63 mph in West Bountiful, 62 mph at Antelope Island, and 58 mph in South Ogden.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 18:49:00 to 16-FEB-11 18:49:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The sensor at Saratoga Springs recorded a maximum wind gust of 59 mph.

Winter Storm in CACHE VALLEY/UTAH, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 18:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Smithfield received 10 inches of new snow, while Logan received 8 new inches.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 18:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Bountiful Bench received 8 inches of new snow for the storm.

High Wind in WASATCH MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 19:00:00 to 16-FEB-11 20:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Heber City Airport AWOS and the Trappers Loop sensor both recorded maximum wind gusts of 58 mph.

Winter Storm in WESTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-11 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Five Points Lake SNOTEL received 0.90 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 12 inches of new snow. In addition, winds were strong in the Uintas, with a maximum wind gust of 90 mph at Windy Peak.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST UTAH, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 14:03:00 to 16-FEB-11 21:03:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Enterprise RAWS recorded strong winds for several hours, with a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 17:00:00 to 16-FEB-11 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong thunderstorm winds caused significant damage to a barn near Washington, Utah. Parts of the barn blew across the road, damaging power lines along the way.

Thunderstorm Wind in CACHE, UTAH
From 16-FEB-11 17:44:00 to 16-FEB-11 17:44:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOGAN
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Logan CWOP sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 61 mph.