Fruit Heights, a neighborhood just 15 miles (24 kilometres) from the Utah State Capitol, saw gusts of up to 146 mph (235 km/h) during the event.
[2] The windstorm extended throughout the Western United States, with power outages and structural damage also reported in California and Nevada.
[5] A "bus bridge" was used to ferry passengers between the Layton and Salt Lake Central stations while repairs were made.
[2] The Utah Highway Patrol also reported several truck drivers suffered minor injuries as a result of their semi-trucks being blown over along the freeways.
[5] In addition, some injuries resulted from the cleanup and repair efforts, including individuals who fell off roofs and broke arms and legs.