A cold, moist, and slow-moving Pacific storm system entered Utah on March 17th, with the impacts of the storm lingering into March 20th. The storm brought strong, gusty winds to many of the valley locations across Utah on May 17th, then brought heavy snow to Utah's mountains the 18th through the 20th.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 17-MAR-12 14:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall totals across the Wasatch Mountains south of Interstate 80 were impressive, with storm totals of 50 inches of snow at Alta Ski Lifts, 45 inches at the crest of Brighton Resort, 37 inches at Sundance Resort, 35 inches at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, 29 inches at Provo Canyon, 27 inches at Canyons, and 25 inches at Solitude Mountain Resort.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 17-MAR-12 18:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Kolob SNOTEL received 3.90 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 43 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 18-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snowbasin Resort received a storm total of 16 inches new snow at their mid-bowl location. In addition, the Ben Lomond Peak SNOTEL received 2.30 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 25 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in WESTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 17-MAR-12 18:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Five Points Lake SNOTEL received 2.40 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 31 inches of new snow.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 17-MAR-12 14:47:00 to 17-MAR-12 14:47:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Riverside UDOT sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 17-MAR-12 09:45:00 to 17-MAR-12 18:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum wind gusts across the Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys included 68 mph at South Mountain, 62 mph at Vernon Hill, 61 mph a Flight Park South, 60 mph at the Lake Point at I-80 sensor, and 58 mph at Stockton Bar.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 17-MAR-12 15:30:00 to 17-MAR-12 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Eyring Science Center sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in GREAT SALT LAKE DESERT AND MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 17-MAR-12 05:05:00 to 17-MAR-12 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum wind gusts across the Great Salt Lake Desert included 73 mph at Camel Back Mountain, 71 mph at Upper Cedar Mountain, 68 mph at Diddle Knoll, 66 mph at Promontory Point, 64 mph at Causeway and West Salt Flats, and 62 mph at Hat Island.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 17-MAR-12 16:20:00 to 17-MAR-12 16:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The US-6 at Eureka sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 59 mph.

Winter Storm in WASATCH PLATEAU/BOOK CLIFFS, UTAH
From 18-MAR-12 03:00:00 to 20-MAR-12 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Indian Canyon SNOTEL received 1.70 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 21 inches of new snow.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST UTAH, UTAH
From 17-MAR-12 07:05:00 to 17-MAR-12 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Maximum wind gusts of 60 mph were recorded at both the Cedar City ASOS and the Milford ASOS.

High Wind in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 17-MAR-12 00:00:00 to 17-MAR-12 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 76.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Snowbasin-Straw Top sensor recorded strong wind gusts for several hours, with a maximum gust of 87 mph.