 Compared to Salt Lake County to the south, the weather in Davis County is extreme.Lake-effect snows hit the southern portion of the county harder, and even in non-lake-effect storms, the lack of a rain shadow in Davis County (much of Salt Lake County lies in the rain shadow of the Oquirrh Mountains) means that storms often hit Davis County harder.In addition, canyon winds from the east can sometimes cause devastating wind damage, and wind gusts above have been reported.