Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Oct. 17, 2024.

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives.

Oct. 17-18-19, 1984, a “Dreaded Lake Effect” snowstorm dumped 18.4 inches on the Salt Lake City airport, 27 inches on Holladay, 24 inches on the University of Utah, 20 inches on Cottonwood Heights, 17 inches on South Salt Lake, 16 inches on Murray and 15 inches on Sandy.

According to Deseret News stories, half a million trees were damaged, causing widespread, lengthy power outages. Many schools and businesses had to close. Total damage was more than $1 million.

Northern Utah has enjoyed a moderate to warm fall in 2024, with the first hints of fall weather coming over the past couple of days. But forecasters says temperatures will return to

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