A fast-moving storm system moved through Utah on December 16, bringing a shot of snow to northern Utah. This was quickly followed by a deeper and colder Pacific system on the 17th, which produced both gusty winds and heavy snowfall across much of the state.

Winter Storm in WEST CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 17-DEC-12 17:00:00 to 19-DEC-12 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow reports included 7 inches of snow at Eureka, and 6 inches of new snow at both Delta and Oak City.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWEST UTAH, UTAH
From 18-DEC-12 16:00:00 to 19-DEC-12 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Cedar City received 9 inches of snow for the storm.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 17-DEC-12 16:00:00 to 19-DEC-12 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Dill's Camp SNOTEL received 2.00 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 25 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 17-DEC-12 16:00:00 to 19-DEC-12 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Kimberly Mine SNOTEL received 1.50 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 20 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in CASTLE COUNTRY, UTAH
From 18-DEC-12 02:00:00 to 19-DEC-12 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Wellington received 9 inches of snow from this event, while Ferron received 6 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in GREAT SALT LAKE DESERT AND MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 16-DEC-12 15:00:00 to 19-DEC-12 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy snow and strong winds both accompanied the storm in the Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains. Snowville reported 6 inches of new snow, and peak wind gusts included 62 mph at the Utah Test and Training Range Thermal Treatment Unit sensor, 61 mph at  Lakeside Mountain, and 59 mph at Hat Island.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 16-DEC-12 01:00:00 to 18-DEC-12 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Wasatch Mountains north of Interstate 80 experienced both heavy snow and strong winds with this event. The Tony Grove Lake SNOTEL received 1.90 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 25 inches of new snow. A storm total of 15 inches of new snow was also reported in the mountains west of Laketown. Peak wind gusts across the area included 95 mph at Ogden Peak and 83 mph at the Red Spur RAWS.

Winter Storm in WESTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 16-DEC-12 12:00:00 to 18-DEC-12 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Trial Lake SNOTEL received 1.50 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 22 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in WASATCH PLATEAU/BOOK CLIFFS, UTAH
From 16-DEC-12 13:00:00 to 18-DEC-12 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Clear Creek #1 SNOTEL received a storm total of 1.60 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 23 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 17-DEC-12 17:00:00 to 18-DEC-12 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The cold front on the 17th of December intensified as it moved into central Utah, bringing heavy snowfall to the southern Wasatch Front after it had bypassed the northern Wasatch Front. Storm total snowfall from this area included 13 inches in Woodland Hills, 11 inches in Mapleton, and 10 inches in Springville.

Winter Storm in SANPETE/SEVIER VALLEYS, UTAH
From 18-DEC-12 08:00:00 to 19-DEC-12 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Richfield received 8 inches of new snow, while Ephraim and Gunnison both reported 6 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in SAN RAFAEL SWELL, UTAH
From 18-DEC-12 12:00:00 to 19-DEC-12 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Hans Flat Ranger Station reported 8 inches of new snow for the storm.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 16-DEC-12 00:00:00 to 19-DEC-12 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snowfall across the Wasastch Mountains south of Interstate 80 included 56 inches at Brighton Resort, 40 inches of snow at Alta Ski Lifts, and 26 inches of snow at Solitude Mountain Resort.