A strong Pacific storm system moved into the Great Basin on April 7th, bringing strong southwesterly winds to southern and central Utah. As the storm moved through Utah, it produced heavy snowfall in both the mountains and valleys across the state.

Winter Storm in GREAT SALT LAKE DESERT AND MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 07-APR-11 05:00:00 to 08-APR-11 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ibapah reported 10 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 07-APR-11 15:00:00 to 10-APR-11 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Storm totals across the northern Wasatch Front included 19 inches of snow at Bountiful Bench, 13 inches in South Ogden, and 10 inches in Farmington.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWEST UTAH, UTAH
From 07-APR-11 22:00:00 to 10-APR-11 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

New Harmony received a storm total of 10 inches of new snow.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 07-APR-11 15:55:00 to 07-APR-11 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The U.S. 6 at Eureka sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 59 mph. In addition, the observer at Delta reported sustained winds of 40 mph for two straight hours, with gusts in the 50 to 55 mph range.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST UTAH, UTAH
From 07-APR-11 14:59:00 to 07-APR-11 18:03:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Milford ASOS and Enterprise RAWS both recorded maximum wind gusts of 59 mph. In addition, the AWOS in Fillmore reported multiple hours of sustained winds 40 mph or greater.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 07-APR-11 10:00:00 to 10-APR-11 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Kolob SNOTEL received 4.20 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 42 inches of new snow for the event.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 07-APR-11 14:00:00 to 10-APR-11 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snowfall included 43 inches at Alta Ski Lifts, 34 inches at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, and 31 inches at Brighton Resort.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 07-APR-11 11:00:00 to 10-APR-11 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Farmington SNOTEL received 3.50 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 40 inches of new snow. In addition, Snowbasin Resort received 28 inches of snow for the storm. Winds were also strong early in the storm, with Otter Creek RAWS recording a maximum wind gust of 76 mph.

Winter Storm in WESTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 07-APR-11 09:00:00 to 10-APR-11 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Chepeta SNOTEL received 4.10 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 45 inches of new snow for the three-day event.

Winter Storm in WASATCH PLATEAU/BOOK CLIFFS, UTAH
From 07-APR-11 16:00:00 to 10-APR-11 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Clear Creek #1 SNOTEL received 2.10 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 25 inches of snow for the storm.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 07-APR-11 12:00:00 to 10-APR-11 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Pine Creek SNOTEL received 2.30 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 28 inches of new snow. In addition, the Signal Peak RAWS recorded a maximum wind gust of 76 mph during the storm.

High Wind in UTAHS DIXIE AND ZION NATIONAL PARK, UTAH
From 07-APR-11 14:55:00 to 07-APR-11 16:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The St. George Municipal Airport AWOS recorded more than an hour of sustained winds greater than 40 mph, with gusts generally in the 50 to 55 mph range. During this period of time, the airport often had visibilities of 0.25 miles or less due to significant amounts of blowing dust.