Very strong winds developed across much of Utah on April 13, ahead of an approaching dry cold front, with wind damage reported in several locations across the state.

High Wind in CACHE VALLEY/UTAH, UTAH
From 13-APR-17 17:25:00 to 13-APR-17 17:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Logan-Cache Airport ASOS recorded a maximum wind gust of 66 mph. In addition, winds caused a power outage in Hyde Park and Smithfield, with over 3,000 customers losing power.

High Wind in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 13-APR-17 11:30:00 to 13-APR-17 20:25:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum recorded wind gusts included 82 mph at the Great Salt Lake Marina, 78 mph at SR-201 at I-80, 75 mph at the Point of the Mountain sensor, 73 mph at Vernon Hill, 71 mph at Flight Park South, 69 mph at the University of Utah, and numerous other reports in the 50-64 mph range. Large trees were knocked over and fell onto houses in Murray and Magna, and fence damage was also reported across the area. A trampoline became airborne in South Jordan and landed in an adjacent street. About 7,300 homes in the Salt Lake Valley lost power. At the Salt Lake City International Airport, more than two dozen flights were diverted to other airports across the region due to the strong winds. The Great Salt Lake Marina was also temporarily closed down due to safety concerns with the winds.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 13-APR-17 15:50:00 to 13-APR-17 17:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The U.S. 6 at Eureka sensor reported a peak wind gust of 65 mph, while the Clearspot sensor recorded a maximum gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in GREAT SALT LAKE DESERT AND MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 13-APR-17 14:40:00 to 13-APR-17 19:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak recorded wind gusts included 76 mph at the I-80 @ mp 1 sensor, 70 mph at the V-Grid sensor in the Dugway Proving Ground mesonet, 69 mph at both Lakeside Mountain and the Wendover Airport AWOS, and numerous other gusts in the 60-67 mph range. Three semitrailers were blown over by the strong winds on Interstate 80 between Wendover and Tooele; one of the trucks was blown over near milepost 77, west of Grantsville, while the other two were blown over near milepost 40.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 13-APR-17 19:02:00 to 13-APR-17 20:19:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A peak wind gust of 71 mph was recorded at Lehi. Wind damage was widespread across Lehi, including multiple trampolines that were damaged or became airborne, a large digital road construction sign that was damaged, a car window that was blown out, significant damage to homes under construction, damaged playground equipment, several damaged fences, and a set of baseball bleachers that was blown onto the adjacent backstop. In Eagle Mountain City, power lines were knocked down, closing the Pony Express Parkway at Porter's Crossing.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 13-APR-17 17:21:00 to 13-APR-17 17:36:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A maximum wind gust of 60 mph was reported in South Ogden, and approximately 3,000 customers lost power in Roy and Riverdale.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST UTAH, UTAH
From 13-APR-17 13:35:00 to 13-APR-17 17:52:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Milford Municipal Airport/Ben and Judy Briscoe Field recorded a maximum wind gust of 63 mph, with other reports in the area of 60 mph at the Murdock sensor and 59 mph at the Brimstone Reservoir RAWS.