A cold and powerful storm system moved into Utah beginning on the 10th of January. The heaviest snow in many locations fell on the 11th, before snow showers tapered off on the 12th. Because this storm was so cold, snow ratios were higher in the valley locations of northern Utah than at the higher elevations. In some cases, this resulted in two to three times as much snow in the valleys than in nearby adjacent mountains.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 10-JAN-13 11:00:00 to 12-JAN-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Pine Creek SNOTEL received 1.50 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 24 inches of new snow. In addition, winds were strong with the passage of the initial cold front, with the Signal Peak RAWS recording a maximum wind gust of 80 mph.

Winter Storm in WEST CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 10-JAN-13 16:00:00 to 12-JAN-13 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total snowfall in west central Utah included 11 inches of new snow in Fillmore, 7 inches in Oak City, and 6 inches of snow in Delta.

Winter Storm in WASATCH PLATEAU/BOOK CLIFFS, UTAH
From 10-JAN-13 17:00:00 to 12-JAN-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Strawberry Divide SNOTEL received 1.50 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 23 inches of new snow. Travel was also impacted along State Route 40, including a Greyhound bus that crashed near Strawberry Reservoir; no injuries were  reported with the crash.

Winter Storm in WESTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 10-JAN-13 17:00:00 to 12-JAN-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The East Fork of the Black's Fork SNOTEL received 0.90 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 14 inches of new snow. Winds were also strong in the Uinta Mountains during the event, with the Chepeta RAWS recording a peak wind gust of 77 mph.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 10-JAN-13 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snowfall in the area included 21 inches of new snow at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, 15 inches at Brighton Resort, and 14 inches of snow at Alta Ski Area.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, UTAH
From 10-JAN-13 13:00:00 to 12-JAN-13 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Liberty received 28 inches of new snow for the event.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 10-JAN-13 10:00:00 to 12-JAN-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm totals in the Wasatch Mountains north of Interstate 80 included 32 inches of new snow in Emigration Canyon, 26 inches of snow at Snowbasin Resort, and 16 inches of snow at Powder Mountain. In addition, winds were strong ahead of and with the initial cold front, with peak recorded wind gusts of 80 mph at the Snowbasin Straw Top sensor.

Winter Storm in GREAT SALT LAKE DESERT AND MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 10-JAN-13 15:00:00 to 12-JAN-13 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains received a combination of heavy snow and strong winds, which led to blowing snow and lowered visibilities across Interstate 80. The Dry Fork SNOTEL received 1.70 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 25 inches of snow. In addition, the Wendover Peak sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 65 mph.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 10-JAN-13 17:00:00 to 12-JAN-13 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Portions of Utah Valley were heavily shadowed during much of this event, with many locations receiving 6 inches of snow or less. However, a few areas had high storm totals, including 22 inches of new snow at Elk Ridge and 20 inches of snow in Payson.

Winter Storm in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 10-JAN-13 05:30:00 to 12-JAN-13 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Storm totals across the Salt Lake Valley included 34 inches of snow at Upper Millcreek, 20 inches at Olympus Hills and the Upper Avenues, 19 inches in Holladay, 14 inches in South Salt Lake, and 10 inches of new snow at Salt Lake City International Airport. This snow seriously impaired travel across the area, with Salt Lake County reporting the most accidents in the entire state, with a total of 108 property damage incidents and 128 slide-offs, as well as 7 reported injuries. Strong winds were also observed ahead of and with the initial cold front on January 10, including a 61 mph wind gust at the Great Salt Lake Marina, and 60 mph wind gusts at Olympus Hills and Olympus Cove. These winds knocked over and destroyed the sign for a KFC restaurant in Sandy.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 10-JAN-13 13:00:00 to 12-JAN-13 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Storm total snowfall in the northern Wasatch Front included 34 inches at Bountiful Bench, 27 inches in Centerville, 21 inches at Woods Cross, 19 inches in South Ogden, and 18 inches of new snow in several locations, including Farmington, Clearfield, Hill Air Force Base, and North Salt Lake. This snowfall greatly impacted transportation in the area, with about 100 reported accidents. Many schools cancelled classes, a rare occurrence in the area, including the entire Davis School District.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 10-JAN-13 18:00:00 to 12-JAN-13 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Kimberly Mine SNOTEL received 1.10 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 17 inches of new snow, with most of this snowfall occurring in the first six hours of the event.