A winter storm moved into Utah on Christmas Day, just in time to bring a white Christmas to many residents in Utah's valleys. Significant snowfall also occurred in most mountain locations across the state.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 25-DEC-14 01:00:00 to 26-DEC-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Powder Mountain received 17 inches of new snow from the storm. In addition, the Parrish Creek SNOTEL received 2.10 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 25 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 25-DEC-14 02:00:00 to 26-DEC-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow reports in the Cottonwood Canyons included 27 inches at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, 21 inches at Alta Ski Lifts, and 14 inches at Brighton Resort.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 25-DEC-14 03:00:00 to 26-DEC-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Storm total snow amounts in the southern Wasatch Front included 13 inches at Suncrest, 11 inches at the Spanish Fork Powerhouse, 7 inches in Nephi, and 6 inches in both Alpine and Provo.

Winter Storm in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 25-DEC-14 02:00:00 to 26-DEC-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The highest snow totals in the Salt Lake Valley were on the benches, especially early in the event. On the valley floor, many locations received just a trace of snow with the initial cold front early Christmas morning, but steadier snow developed through the day to create higher totals. Storm total snow amounts included 14 inches in Sandy, 13 inches in Cottonwood Heights, 12 inches in Upper Millcreek, 8 inches in Olympus Cove and the Upper Avenues, and 5 to 7 inches in many locations, including most of Salt Lake City proper.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 25-DEC-14 03:00:00 to 26-DEC-14 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Pine Creek SNOTEL received 2.10 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 36 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 25-DEC-14 04:00:00 to 26-DEC-14 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Yankee Reservoir SNOTEL received 1.60 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 27 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTHWEST UTAH, UTAH
From 25-DEC-14 05:00:00 to 26-DEC-14 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Cedar City received the most snowfall in southwest Utah, with parts of the city reporting 7 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in CACHE VALLEY/UTAH, UTAH
From 25-DEC-14 01:00:00 to 26-DEC-14 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snowfall in the Cache Valley included 7 inches in Richmond and 6 inches in North Logan.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 25-DEC-14 01:00:00 to 26-DEC-14 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snowfall along the northern Wasatch Front included 12 inches at Bountiful Bench, 10 inches at Centerville, 9 inches at Northeast Ogden Bench and Bountiful, and 5 to 7 inches at many other locations.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, UTAH
From 25-DEC-14 02:00:00 to 26-DEC-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The heaviest snowfall in the Wasatch mountain valleys occurred in the Ogden Valley, with 12 inches of new snow reported in Liberty. Heber City also received 7 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in WASATCH PLATEAU/BOOK CLIFFS, UTAH
From 25-DEC-14 04:00:00 to 26-DEC-14 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Huntington Horse SNOTEL received approximately 19 inches of new snow for the event.

Winter Storm in WEST CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 25-DEC-14 05:00:00 to 26-DEC-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Parts of west central Utah received significant snowfall with this storm, including 12 inches of snow in Fillmore and 11 inches in Oak City.