It Was So Cold In Utah In 1949, Temperatures Stayed Below Freezing For Weeks
By Courtnie Erickson|Published December 27, 2022
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Courtnie Erickson
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
Cold and snowy winters are not that uncommon in the Beehive State. Throughout the years, we have had many storms pass through that have broke records for low temperatures or heavy snowfall. But, one of the coldest and most dangerous was the winter of 1948-1949, when Utah not only received tons of snow, but temperatures reached extreme lows as well. There’s no doubt that it was a winter to remember.
What is the worst winter in Utah that you remember? Tell us about it in the comments. And while winter can be cold and miserable, it is also beautiful, especially when covered under fresh snowfall. Check out these photos of the iconic delicate arch covered in snow. These pictures prove that winter in Utah is magical.
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