A slow-moving and moist storm system moved through Utah beginning on April 8. Heavy snow fell across much of the higher terrain and a few valley locations. In addition, strong downslope winds developed along the Wasatch Front, causing damage across the area.

Winter Storm in WESTERN UINTA BASIN, UTAH
From 08-APR-13 20:00:00 to 09-APR-13 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snowfall occurred across much of the Uinta Basin, with Altamont recording 6 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 08-APR-13 11:00:00 to 09-APR-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow amounts included 21 inches at Deer Valley Resort and 18 inches of snow at Park City Mountain Resort.

Winter Storm in WESTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 08-APR-13 13:00:00 to 09-APR-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Lakefork #1 SNOTEL received 2.50 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 30 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 08-APR-13 16:00:00 to 09-APR-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Farnsworth Lake SNOTEL received 2.70 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 30 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 08-APR-13 15:00:00 to 09-APR-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Kimberly Mine SNOTEL received 2.00 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 24 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, UTAH
From 08-APR-13 17:00:00 to 09-APR-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Summit Park received a storm total of 11 inches new snow.

High Wind in GREAT SALT LAKE DESERT AND MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 08-APR-13 22:30:00 to 08-APR-13 23:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Gusty north winds developed across the Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, with a peak recorded wind gust of 63 mph at both Diddle Knoll and Upper Cedar Mountain. In addition, gusts of 55 to 57 mph were recorded at several sites in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet.

High Wind in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 08-APR-13 21:30:00 to 09-APR-13 00:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Easterly downslope winds impacted the Salt Lake Valley, though not as severely as in the northern Wasatch Front. Olympus Cove recorded a peak wind gust of 63 mph, while multiple other sensors across the area recorded wind gusts of 55 mph. Several large trees were knocked over across the valley; some of these trees fell onto vehicles, including two vehicles damaged in Olympus Cove and two vehicles damaged in the Sugarhouse area. Power lines were knocked down in multiple locations, most notably in South Salt Lake.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 08-APR-13 23:55:00 to 09-APR-13 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 85.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Easterly downslope winds most severely impacted the northern Wasatch Front. Peak recorded wind gusts included 75 mph at Centerville and 65 mph at Farmington. Interstate 15 was closed to high profile vehicles for several hours due to the strong winds. The worst individual incident was a light pole that was blown over at a car dealership in North Salt Lake; the pole landed on several vehicles, causing significant damage to the bed of one pickup truck and some damage to a second truck. Sporadic power outages were reported due to the wind, including multiple transformers that blew out in Weber Canyon. Public infrastructure escaped relatively unscathed, though a few street signs were knocked over or bent. Damage to private property included many downed trees, including a few trees that fell on automobiles, wooden and vinyl fences that were destroyed, shingles that were removed from roofs, and trampolines that went flying out of several backyards. Blowing debris was common, particularly in neighborhoods that had scheduled trash days, but no injuries were reported.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 08-APR-13 11:00:00 to 09-APR-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Lightning Ridge SNOTEL received 2.20 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 25 inches of new snow for the storm.