High Wind — Salt Lake And Tooele Valleys, Utah

Event narrative (NOAA)

A historic downslope wind event impacted the Salt Lake and Tooele Valleys, with the most extensive damage observed across the Salt Lake Valley. A peak wind gust of 89 mph was recorded at The University of Utah Browning Building. Other notable peak wind gusts recorded included 77 mph at Salt Lake City International Airport, 68 mph at the Great Salt Lake Marina, 68 mph in the Salt Lake City Avenues, 67 mph by the Baccus Highway sensor, 67 mph by the I-215 at Olympus Cove sensor, and 59 mph by the Foothill Dr at Mario Capecchi Dr. sensor. Widespread wind damage, downed trees, and power outages were reported. The Salt Lake Forester estimated more than 1500 trees fell on public land alone, not including private property, during the event. Many of the trees were 60 to 100 years old. Liberty Pa

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