A cold front moved through Utah on March 5, producing strong, and sometimes destructive, winds both ahead of and behind the front. The front also brought snowfall to the state, with the heaviest snow in northern Utah.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF I-80, UTAH
From 05-MAR-17 05:00:00 to 05-MAR-17 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Alta Ski Area received 15 inches of snow, while Park City Mountain Resort received 14 inches of snow. In addition, winds were strong ahead of the cold front, with peak recorded gusts of 110 mph at the Sundance Mountain Resort Arrowhead Summit sensor, 96 mph at Dear Valley DV - Mount Baldy sensor, 82 mph at the Deer Valley DV - Bald Eagle sensor, and 82 mph at the Dreamscape Study Plot sensor, as well as numerous reports in the 70-79 mph range.

Winter Storm in WASATCH MOUNTAINS I-80 NORTH, UTAH
From 05-MAR-17 08:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Parrish Creek SNOTEL received 1.50 inches liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 16 inches of snow. In addition, winds were strong ahead of the cold front, with peak recorded gusts of 96 mph at the SR-65 at Big Mountain Pass sensor, 89 mph at Ogden Peak, and 82 mph at the Snowbasin Resort Snowbasin-Straw Top sensor.

High Wind in SALT LAKE AND TOOELE VALLEYS, UTAH
From 05-MAR-17 11:30:00 to 05-MAR-17 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak recorded wind gusts included 77 mph at the Great Salt Lake Marina, 76 mph in Tooele, 72 mph at the Olympus Hills sensor, 68 mph at Draper, and dozens of reports in the 55-65 mph range. Tree damage was widespread across both the Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys, with many trees uprooted. Damage was also reported to roofs, carports, and fences.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST UTAH, UTAH
From 05-MAR-17 11:45:00 to 05-MAR-17 20:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Maximum recorded wind gusts included 70 mph at the Milford Municipal Airport/Ben and Judy Briscoe Field ASOS, 67 mph at the Cedar City Regional Airport ASOS, 65 mph at Enterprise, and 65 mph at Brimstone Reservoir. Tree and fence damage was reported at multiple locations, including Enoch, Fillmore, and Cedar City. In addition, the winds and low visibility due to blowing dust were both significant factors in multiple car accidents along State Route 21 near Milford, which was closed for a period of time between mileposts 78 and 90. The reduced visibility led to a three-vehicle pileup, involving a semitrailer, an SUV, and a pickup truck pulling a trailer, which resulted in several serious injuries. Another three-vehicle accident was caused by windblown debris in the middle of the roadway, also involving two passenger cars and a semitrailer, with injuries sustained in that accident as well. Also along this part of State Route 21, the roof of a barn was blown off and became caught in power lines, causing them to crash down to the ground.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 05-MAR-17 12:00:00 to 05-MAR-17 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Peak recorded wind gusts included 59 mph at the Ogden-Hinckley Airport ASOS and 58 mph at the Fremont Island - Miller Hill sensor. In addition, roof damage was reported in parts of the area, including West Haven.

High Wind in GREAT SALT LAKE DESERT AND MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 05-MAR-17 12:10:00 to 05-MAR-17 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak recorded wind gusts included 71 mph at Camel Back Mountain, 70 mph at Lakeside Mountain, 66 mph at Upper Cedar Mountain, and 64 mph at the Salt Flats sensor. In addition, an empty semitrailer was blown over by the winds on Interstate 80 near milepost 79; the driver of the semi was not injured.

High Wind in WEST CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 05-MAR-17 13:40:00 to 05-MAR-17 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak recorded wind gusts in west central Utah included 69 mph at the Clearspot sensor, 68 mph at Black Rock, 65 mph in Oak City, 62 mph at Delta Municipal Airport, 61 mph at the Oasis sensor, and 61 mph at Fish Springs. In addition, some trees were blown over in Oak City, including one large pine tree that fell onto two vehicles.

High Wind in SOUTHERN WASATCH FRONT, UTAH
From 05-MAR-17 14:30:00 to 05-MAR-17 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum recorded wind gusts included 66 mph at the Pioneer Crossing sensor, 63 mph in Pleasant Grove, and 58 mph in Lehi. The most significant damage across the area was reported in Eagle Mountain, where multiple fences were blown down, a trampoline became airborne and landed on a car, and miscellaneous roof and siding damage was reported.

High Wind in WASATCH MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, UTAH
From 05-MAR-17 15:40:00 to 05-MAR-17 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak recorded wind gusts included 80 mph at the US-40 Mayflower Summit sensor, 69 mph at SR-248, 64 mph at the US-40 Heber sensor, 62 mph at the Heber City Municipal Airport - Russ McDonald Field AWOS, and 60 mph at Morgan.

Winter Storm in CACHE VALLEY/UTAH, UTAH
From 05-MAR-17 16:00:00 to 06-MAR-17 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight inches of snow was reported in both Smithfield and Wellsville.

High Wind in SANPETE/SEVIER VALLEYS, UTAH
From 05-MAR-17 13:51:00 to 05-MAR-17 19:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Maximum recorded wind gusts included 64 mph at the Interstate 15 at Sevier River sensor, 62 mph at Interstate 70 at Salina, and 62 mph at the Sevier Reservoir sensor.