Peter Sink

Often on the weather report, they talk about Peter Sink. It holds the record for the coldest spot in Utah and the second coldest spot in the U.S.(-69) To say Peter Sink is not on the beaten path is an understatement. Located off a rocky dirt road that can only be navigated by a high 4-wheel drive or horse back. It is best just to be content to know the general location. Peter Sink is located of Highway 89 at the top of Logan canyon on the way to Bear Lake. An unmanned weather station was placed there in 1985. What makes it sooo cold? The sink (there are several in the area) are small valleys with no outlet. In other words the cold air gets trapped in the bottom and can't get out. Peter Sink is so cold that trees die in the bottom. Sounds like a great place to visit maybe in August.