Very strong winds developed across much of western Utah on February 17 and 18. These winds caused significant damage in some locations, particularly with the passage of the cold front on February 18.

High Wind in WESTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 17-FEB-16 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-16 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 98.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The strongest recorded wind gusts in the Uinta Mountains included 122 mph at Windy Peak and 113 mph at Lofty Lake Peak.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 17-FEB-16 23:30:00 to 18-FEB-16 11:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The US-6 at Eureka sensor recorded strong winds for several hours, including a peak gust of 71 mph.

High Wind in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 17-FEB-16 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-16 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The strongest recorded wind gusts in the Salt Lake and Tooele valleys included 74 mph at the Great Salt Lake Marina, 72 mph in Sandy, 71 mph in Tooele, 63 mph in Olympus Hills, 61 mph at the interchange of Interstate 15 and Interstate 215, and numerous gusts in the 50-60 mph range. UDOT periodically banned semitrailer rigs along Interstate 80, but one semitrailer was still knocked over by strong winds near Grantsville. In Salt Lake City, scaffolding collapsed on an assisted living center being built; no one was injured, but debris from the incident covered the road and forced the closure of the northbound lanes of Foothill Drive and Parleys Way during the morning commute. At Salt Lake City International Airport, winds caused some flight delays, and seven flights were diverted to other cities. Power outages were common across the area due to downed trees and power lines. The hardest hit area with regard to trees was the Tooele Cemetery, where several large 100-year-old  trees were blown over. Damage to fences, siding, and trampolines was also common across the area.

High Wind in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 17-FEB-16 12:00:00 to 18-FEB-16 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 92.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The strongest recorded wind gusts in the northern Wasatch Mountains included 106 mph at Ogden Peak, 102 mph at the Snowbasin-Straw Top sensor, 88 mph at the State Route 65 at Big Mountain Pass sensor, and 84 mph at the Snowbasin - Wildcat sensor. The winds impacted several mountain resorts, which either had to shut down some of their lifts or close early.

High Wind in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 17-FEB-16 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-16 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 82.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak recorded wind gusts in the Wasatch Mountains south of Interstate 80 included 94 mph at the Arrowhead Summit sensor at Sundance Mountain Resort, 89 mph at the Park City - Jupiter sensor, 84 mph at Reynolds Peak, 81 mph at Mt. Baldy, 80 mph at the Dreamscape Study Plot, and 79 mph at the Torpedo Hill - Big Cottonwood Canyon sensor. The winds impacted several mountain resorts, which either had to shut down some of their lifts or close early. Several downed trees were reported across the area, particularly at Brighton Resort.

High Wind in GREAT SALT LAKE DESERT AND MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 17-FEB-16 20:00:00 to 18-FEB-16 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds were strong across Utah's northwest desert, particularly at the Dugway Proving Ground. The Proving Ground's mesonet recorded wind gusts of 75 mph at Romeo and Centerline, 72 mph at Camel Back Mountain, 69 mph at Upper Cedar Mountain, and 66 mph at Target R. Other strong wind gusts across the area included 62 mph at Hat Island and 60 mph at Interstate 80 at Milepost 1. Numerous other gusts in the 50-60 mph range were reported.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST UTAH, UTAH
From 17-FEB-16 23:00:00 to 18-FEB-16 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Cedar City Airport ASOS recorded strong, gusty winds for several hours, including a peak gust of 70 mph. Multiple trees were knocked down and landed across State Route 14 east of Cedar City, forcing the highway to shut down for a period of time. A large tree also fell onto a building on the campus of Southern Utah University.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 18-FEB-16 03:00:00 to 18-FEB-16 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gusts across the northern Wasatch Front included 64 mph at Bountiful Bench, 63 mph at the Legacy Parkway, and numerous gusts in the 50-55 mph range. Damage to trees, fences, and trampolines was reported across the area.

High Wind in SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 18-FEB-16 09:00:00 to 18-FEB-16 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The automated sensor 2 miles south of Brian Head recorded strong winds for several hours, including a peak gust of 87 mph. Approximately 30 trees snapped and fell on runs at Brian Head Resort, and 20 trees fell on runs at Eagle Point. Both mountain resorts were closed at the time.

High Wind in WASATCH MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, UTAH
From 18-FEB-16 11:00:00 to 18-FEB-16 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Heber City Municipal Airport - Russ McDonald Field AWOS recorded a maximum wind gust of 60 mph. The winds destroyed a barn in Wallsburg. Nearly 100 trees were downed in the community of Wolf Creek Ranch, and another 40 trees were reported toppled near Empire Pass.