Although St. George only gets about 3 inches ( 7.5 cm ) per year , Salt Lake City sees about 60 inches ( 150 cm ) , enhanced by the lake-effect snow from the Great Salt Lake , which increases snowfall totals to the south , southeast , and east of the lake . Although St. George only receives about 3 i per year , Salt Lake City sees about 60 i , enhanced by the lake-effect snow from the Great Salt Lake , which increases snowfall totals to the south , southeast , and east of the lake .