What is the coldest winter Utah had?

The coldest winter in Utah history occurred in 1932-1933. The average temperature for the state that winter was 19.6 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 11.8 degrees below normal. The coldest month was January 1933, with an average temperature of 4.8 degrees Fahrenheit.

During this winter, Utah experienced several periods of extremely cold weather. On January 16, 1933, the temperature in Logan dropped to -47 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the coldest temperature ever recorded in the state. Other cities also saw record-low temperatures that winter, including Salt Lake City (-27 degrees Fahrenheit), Ogden (-31 degrees Fahrenheit), and St. George (10 degrees Fahrenheit).

The extreme cold weather caused significant hardship for Utahns. Many people lost their homes and businesses due to the cold, and there was a widespread food shortage. The state government declared a state of emergency, and the National Guard was called in to help with relief efforts.

The cold winter of 1932-1933 is still remembered as one of the most difficult periods in Utah's history. However, it also showed the resilience of Utahns, who rallied together to help each other through the tough times.