The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5599758
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
GLEN CANYON RECREATION AREA/LAKE POWELL
5599758
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| Event typeevent_type | Blizzard |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,599,758 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 2,063,016 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1997-01-11T09:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1997-01-14T21:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | UTAH |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | GLEN CANYON RECREATION AREA/LAKE POWELL |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | A historic winter storm brought death and destruction to Utah during this 3 day period in January. Initially a moist westerly flow was in place over the state. Then a strong arctic front blew through on the 12th creating blizzard conditions. High northeast- east winds were reported along and behind the arctic front. Peak gusts occurred on the Bountiful Bench at 77 mph and East Millcreek Canyon at 66 mph. Deadly wind chill temperatures of 40-50 below zero developed across northern Utah. Some snow fell just about everywhere in the state. From 1-4 feet of snow fell in the mountains and 2-18 inches in the valleys. The highest storm total of 54 inches was reported at the Skyline Mine (at about 9,000 feet) in northwest Carbon county. Several avalances occurred during this storm. One near Logan Peak in Cache county killed 3 men. Avalanches also damaged vehicles and closed roads stranding vacationers at the various ski resorts. The high winds downed power lines and large trees. There was numerous reports of waterlines and pipes bursting causing extensive water damage throughout the state. Hundreds of flights were cancelled to and from the Salt Lake International Airport. This was indeed the Blizzard of '97. |
| Yearyear | 1,997 |
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