On September 8, the Wasatch Front from Salt Lake City north to Idaho was hit by an unprecedented windstorm. Gusts were recorded at 112 mph at the University of Utah. Trees were down everywhere, especially large old trees that add so much to SLC’s quiet residential avenues. Most streets were blocked or barely navigable. Traffic lights were out. 45 semi-trailers on I-15 were blown over. Getting anywhere was frustrating and slow. 180,000 homes and businesses were without power, for 24-36 hours and longer.
Below are a few photos from the SLC Avenues neighborhood. We’ll miss all these beautiful arboreal friends.
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