A strong upper level storm system and an associated vigorous cold front moved through Utah on December 15 and 16. The storm produced strong synoptic scale winds both ahead of and behind the cold front, severe thunderstorms along the front, and heavy snowfall in the mountains.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 16-DEC-16 11:20:00 to 16-DEC-16 11:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: (DPG)MICHAEL AAF DUG
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 61 mph wind gust was recorded at the Target S sensor in the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground mesonet.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALT LAKE, UTAH
From 16-DEC-16 11:43:00 to 16-DEC-16 11:43:00 (MST-7)
Location: (SLC)SALT LAKE CITY
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 67 mph wind gust was recorded by the SLC Airport Wind 3 sensor at Salt Lake City International Airport.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST UTAH, UTAH
From 16-DEC-16 12:15:00 to 16-DEC-16 17:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum recorded wind gusts included 62 at the I-15 at Black Ridge sensor, 61 mph at the Milford Municipal Airport/Ben and Judy Briscoe Field ASOS, and 58 mph at the Cedar City Regional Airport ASOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOX ELDER, UTAH
From 16-DEC-16 10:45:00 to 16-DEC-16 10:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: SALINE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 59 mph wind gust was recorded at Hat Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 16-DEC-16 10:45:00 to 16-DEC-16 10:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: GOLD HILL
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 69 mph wind gust was recorded at the Causeway sensor in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBER, UTAH
From 16-DEC-16 11:15:00 to 16-DEC-16 11:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: LITTLE MTN
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Fremont Island sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 73 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALT LAKE, UTAH
From 16-DEC-16 11:17:00 to 16-DEC-16 11:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: GARFIELD
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Great Salt Lake Marina sensor reported a wind gust of 66 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASATCH, UTAH
From 16-DEC-16 12:30:00 to 16-DEC-16 12:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The US-189 at Deer Creek sensor reported a 59 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in UTAH, UTAH
From 16-DEC-16 12:55:00 to 16-DEC-16 12:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALPINE
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 69 mph wind gust was recorded at the Pleasant Grove RAWS.

High Wind in SANPETE/SEVIER VALLEYS, UTAH
From 16-DEC-16 13:10:00 to 16-DEC-16 14:51:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak recorded wind gusts in the Sevier Valley included 61 mph at the I-15 at Sevier River sensor, 59 mph at the I-70 at Salina sensor, and 59 mph at the Sevier Reservoir sensor.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 15-DEC-16 19:40:00 to 16-DEC-16 13:59:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The US-6 at Eureka sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 74 mph, while a 58 mph wind gust was reported in Fillmore.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 15-DEC-16 16:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Powder Mountain received a storm total of 18 inches of snow. In addition, winds were very strong on December 16, with peak recorded gusts of 96 mph at the Snowbasin-Straw Top sensor and 88 mph at Ogden Peak.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 15-DEC-16 16:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snowfall included 38 inches at Brighton Resort and 25 inches at Alta Ski Area. Peak wind gusts included 76 mph at the Arrowhead Summit sensor and 75 mph at Mount Baldy.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 15-DEC-16 16:00:00 to 17-DEC-16 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Kolob SNOTEL received 2.80 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 25 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 15-DEC-16 16:00:00 to 17-DEC-16 00:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Mt. Baldy SNOTEL in central Utah recorded 2.50 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 23 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in WESTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 15-DEC-16 17:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Trial Lake SNOTEL received 2.50 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 24 inches of snow. The peak wind gust in the area was 65 mph at Chepeta RAWS.

Winter Storm in WASATCH PLATEAU/BOOK CLIFFS, UTAH
From 15-DEC-16 17:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Huntington Horse SNOTEL received 2.90 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 27 inches of snow.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 16-DEC-16 10:00:00 to 16-DEC-16 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: BARRO
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 61 mph wind gust was recorded at the Interstate 80 at Milepost 29 sensor.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOX ELDER, UTAH
From 16-DEC-16 10:15:00 to 16-DEC-16 10:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Gunnison Island sensor reported a wind gust of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 16-DEC-16 10:25:00 to 16-DEC-16 10:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: BARRO
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The West of Wildcat sensor in the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground mesonet recorded a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 16-DEC-16 11:20:00 to 16-DEC-16 11:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: (DPG)MICHAEL AAF DUG
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 61 mph wind gust was reported at the White Sage sensor in the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground mesonet.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOOELE, UTAH
From 16-DEC-16 11:30:00 to 16-DEC-16 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: DUGWAY
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The English Village sensor in the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground mesonet recorded a maximum wind gust of 64 mph.