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Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN
From 24-OCT-01 18:10:00 to 24-OCT-01 18:10:00 (EST)
Location: CAMDEN
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported several large grain bins and barns damaged near Camden.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERRIEN, MICHIGAN
From 24-OCT-01 16:00:00 to 24-OCT-01 16:00:00 (EST)
Location: BUCHANON
Property damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported trees down in Buchanon

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN
From 24-OCT-01 17:00:00 to 24-OCT-01 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported trees down countywide.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRANCH, MICHIGAN
From 24-OCT-01 17:30:00 to 24-OCT-01 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: SHERWOOD
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported large power poles down with damage to roofs on a barn and an outbuilding.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRANCH, MICHIGAN
From 24-OCT-01 17:35:00 to 24-OCT-01 17:35:00 (EST)
Location: COLDWATER
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported trees down and a barn destroyed near Coldwater.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN
From 24-OCT-01 18:00:00 to 24-OCT-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: CAMDEN
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported trees and power lines down near Camden. 3 houses also had roof damage and a shed and a barn were destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN
From 24-OCT-01 18:07:00 to 24-OCT-01 18:07:00 (EST)
Location: FRONTIER
Property damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement reported trees down near Frontier.
A deep storm low far northwest of the state produced surf of 15 to 25 feet , with some sets as high as 30 feet, along the north- and northwest-facing shores of all the islands.  A woman was swept out to sea by the pounding surf on the north shore of Oahu around 1 P.M. on the 8th, and she presumably drowned.

High Surf in KAUAI, HAWAII
From 08-NOV-01 08:00:00 to 09-NOV-01 18:00:00 (HST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Surf in LANAI, HAWAII
From 08-NOV-01 08:00:00 to 09-NOV-01 18:00:00 (HST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Surf in MAUI, HAWAII
From 08-NOV-01 08:00:00 to 09-NOV-01 18:00:00 (HST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Surf in MOLOKAI, HAWAII
From 08-NOV-01 08:00:00 to 09-NOV-01 18:00:00 (HST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Surf in NORTH AND EAST HAWAII, HAWAII
From 08-NOV-01 08:00:00 to 09-NOV-01 18:00:00 (HST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Surf in OAHU, HAWAII
From 08-NOV-01 08:00:00 to 09-NOV-01 18:00:00 (HST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Surf in WEST HAWAII, HAWAII
From 08-NOV-01 08:00:00 to 09-NOV-01 18:00:00 (HST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Heavy Rain in MARION, ILLINOIS
From 16-DEC-01 00:00:00 to 17-DEC-01 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A steady rain started on the 16th and continued until about midday the 17th. Rainfall amounts of  2 to 3 inches were common. The result was numerous roads that became impassable due to ponding of  water, especially at intersections. Many area residents also discovered leaky basements due to the rain.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 29-DEC-01 10:00:00 to 29-DEC-01 10:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

An 87 year old Woodson Terrace resident froze to death outside her home. She apparently went outside to get the mail, then fell near the back porch and was unable to get inside. The high temperature that day was 30 and the low 18.
A strong low pressure system moving along the US/Canada border brought heavy snow to the high elevations of the northeast Blue Mountains and to the mountains of northeast Washington, generally above 4000 feet from the afternoon of December 13 through December 14.  Following are some of the heavy two-day snowfall totals:  Spruce Springs SNOTEL site...18.2", Mount Spokane Ski Area...12", 49 North Ski Area...11", and the Bluewood Ski Area...11".

Heavy Snow in S GARFIELD/SW ASOTIN, WASHINGTON
From 13-DEC-01 15:00:00 to 14-DEC-01 15:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in STEVENS/PEND OREILLE/X N SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
From 13-DEC-01 15:00:00 to 14-DEC-01 15:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Heavy snow fell over Clearwater County. 24 hour snowfall totals were: 11 inches at Hemlocke Butte, 18 inches at Elk Butte, and 7 inches at Pierce.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 01-DEC-01 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-01 23:45:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Heavy snow fell over Mineral County with 22 inches reported from Lookout Pass Ski Resort and 16 inches from Snotel site at Hoodoo Basin.

Heavy Snow in LOWER CLARK FORK REGION, MONTANA
From 02-DEC-01 15:30:00 to 04-DEC-01 15:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Heavy snow fell over Clearwater County for 48 hours with the following snowfall totals: Cool Creek 23 inches, Hemlocke Butte 16 inches, Elk Butte 19 inches, Pierce 8 inches and Headquarters 9 inches.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 03-DEC-01 09:30:00 to 05-DEC-01 09:30:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
High Wind in FOOTHILLS OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, OREGON
From 23-OCT-01 10:30:00 to 23-OCT-01 13:30:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 38 M
Property damage: 5K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Between 11 and 12 am, sustained winds between 40 and 44 mph was recorded by ASOS at the Pendleton Airport.  Elsewhere in Pendleton, several large branches were knocked down, including one which considerably damaged a car near the courthouse.
Flash Flood in REAL, TEXAS
From 15-NOV-01 10:00:00 to 15-NOV-01 11:30:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Property damage: 3K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

An additional rain of 1 to 2 inches of rain fell across southern Real County between 0800 and 1000 CST and once again, due to the saturated soils across the area, flash flooding redeveloped over the south part of the county.  The event was short-lived and only minor damage was reported to roads and bridges.

Flash Flood in HAYS, TEXAS
From 15-NOV-01 10:00:00 to 15-NOV-01 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 200K
Crop damage: 50K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

As rainfall continued into the mid morning period, totals began to approach 3 inches by mid morning.  Flash flooding developed across Hays County near 1000 CST.  Flash flooding was widespread across the county, with the worst problems in the Wimberley area.  Two cars were washed off roads, but all the occupants were rescued. Several schools delayed transporting students home that afternoon due to flood threats.  The rising water forced schools to close early the following day.  Minor flooding was reported in buildings in San Marcos, and hundreds of people were evacuated away from flood prone areas.
The first storm of the season with measurable snow caused dozens of rush-hour traffic accidents.  Most of the accidents occurred on Flagstaff City streets as the roads became snow packed and icy.  City police handled more than 40 accident calls.  County officials reported less than ten accidents.  Jack-knifed semis caused east bound traffic on I-40 to come to a standstill 5 miles east of Williams.  There was a fatal crash on I-40 three miles east of Seligman.  A man lost control of his van on the icy road, overturned multiple times and was ejected.  He was transported to a hospital in Kingman where he died the following day.

Winter Storm in WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 29-NOV-01 15:00:00 to 29-NOV-01 20:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Storm in YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 29-NOV-01 15:00:00 to 29-NOV-01 20:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Thunderstorm Wind in BRADLEY, TENNESSEE
From 25-NOV-01 00:40:00 to 25-NOV-01 00:40:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Crop damage: 30K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees down.
Flash Flood in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 13-DEC-01 10:35:00 to 13-DEC-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Additional, heavy rainfall resulted in several roads flooding once again.  This aggravated ongoing flood problems.

Flash Flood in ASHLEY, ARKANSAS
From 13-DEC-01 12:30:00 to 13-DEC-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Roads reported flooded again due to another round of heavy rainfall.
Tornado in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 26-NOV-01 15:57:00 to 26-NOV-01 16:08:00 (CST)
Location: CHOUDRANT
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A supercell developed in a favorable environment which produced a weak tornado.  Damage was mostly confined to small trees, tree limbs, and street signs.  A portion of a guard rail was damaged and thrown onto the west bound lane of Interstate-20 at mile marker 93. A NWS employee (WCM) witnessed the tornado on the Interstate, westbound, from about 90 yards.
Flood in MASON, TEXAS
From 15-NOV-01 17:00:00 to 15-NOV-01 23:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rainfall of 3 to 5 inches brought Beaver Creek near Mason out of its banks. Beaver Creek crested at 13.0 feet on the evening of the 15th, or about 1 foot above flood stage. Low water crossings along the creek were briefly covered with high water.
Flood in SAN SABA, TEXAS
From 15-NOV-01 23:00:00 to 16-NOV-01 01:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches caused the San Saba River near San Saba to climb to flood stage around midnight on the 16th. No damage was reported.
A blizzard struck Wallowa County during the morning.  A wind gust of 64 mph was recorded at 10:30 am 3 miles north of Joseph. 20 large trees were downed a Wallowa Lake State Park, which is 7 mile north of Joseph.  One tree fell across a summer cabin, causing extensive damage. Power was lost to the state park for 10 hours as power lines were cut by falling trees in several places.  Law enforcement reported blizzard conditions along highway 82 between Minam and Joseph. During the late morning and early afternoon, visibilities were reduced to 500 feet as 3 to 8 inches of snow fell along this route. Over higher terrain in the northern part of the county, snow amounts were higher. One foot of snow fell in Flora at an elevation of 4400 feet.The Blue Mountains of northeastern Oregon also experienced blizzard conditions. By late morning, every road across the northern Blue Mountains was closed. Numerous fallen trees closed Highway 204 near Tollgate. Interstate-84 became impassable near Meacham due to winds and poor visibility.  Highway 395 was closed near Battle Mountain due to an overturned tractor-trailer.

Blizzard in BLUE MOUNTAINS, OREGON
From 28-NOV-01 05:00:00 to 28-NOV-01 12:00:00 (PST)
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Blizzard in WALLOWA COUNTY, OREGON
From 28-NOV-01 05:00:00 to 28-NOV-01 12:00:00 (PST)
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
High Wind in E YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
From 23-OCT-01 11:00:00 to 23-OCT-01 14:00:00 (PST)
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong winds knocked numerous trees onto power lines during the early afternoon in the eastern Yakima Valley. Power was lost to around 5000 customers around 1 pm near the towns of Moxee and Terrace Heights.
High Wind in NORTHWEST BLUE MOUNTAINS, WASHINGTON
From 23-OCT-01 23:00:00 to 23-OCT-01 23:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 61 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

An automated weather sensor (RAWS) at Alder Ridge recorded a wind gust of 70 mph.  Alder Ridge is located at an elevation of 4800 feet in the Blue Mountains.
Tornado in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
From 26-NOV-01 23:50:00 to 27-NOV-01 00:13:00 (CST)
Location: POWHATAN
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Damage was confined mostly to trees and tree limbs.  A row of Pecan trees was knocked over at the beginning of the path.  Some power lines were down, a mobile home had its roof stripped and a home had its chimney and roof damaged.

Tornado in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
From 27-NOV-01 00:01:00 to 27-NOV-01 00:04:00 (CST)
Location: CAMPTI
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Damage was confined to mostly trees and tree limbs.  This tornado may have been a satellite tornado to the tornado directly to the north at the same time.
Thunderstorm Wind in MCCURTAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 23-NOV-01 21:25:00 to 23-NOV-01 21:25:00 (CST)
Location: VALLIANT
Magnitude: 60 E
Property damage: 12K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several large trees down and a Railroad Crossarm was ripped from its post and blown into a ditch.
Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, LOUISIANA
From 23-NOV-01 23:40:00 to 23-NOV-01 23:40:00 (CST)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Numerous trees toppled along Hwy 146.
Thunderstorm Wind in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 24-NOV-01 00:10:00 to 24-NOV-01 00:10:00 (CST)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several large trees down along Hwy 34.
The above reports exceeded High Wind Warning criteria in the Weed area, but only a wind advisory was in effect.  Since these were the only reports that met the warning criteria, an advisory may have been the appropriate response to this event.

High Wind in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 27-DEC-01 13:49:00 to 27-DEC-01 13:49:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY94 between Mt. Shasta and Weed reported southeast winds 40g61 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 27-DEC-01 15:12:00 to 27-DEC-01 15:12:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 66 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY94 reported a gust to 66 mph at 1516 PST.
A cold front became stationary over the U.S. Virgin Islands on Thursday bringing heavy rainfall across the islands, especially St. Croix.  Flooding of streets and low lying areas was reported.

Flood in ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS
From 08-NOV-01 12:00:00 to 08-NOV-01 15:00:00 (AST)
Location: ST. CROIX
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Heavy Snow in UPPER TRINITY RIVER, CALIFORNIA
From 28-NOV-01 04:00:00 to 28-NOV-01 21:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

8 to 12 inches of snow above 2500 feet.
Flood in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 15-NOV-01 15:00:00 to 16-NOV-01 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rainfall of 3 to 5 inches caused the South Llano River near Junction to climb out of its banks. The river crested at 22.3 feet during the evening of the 15th, or about 6.2 feet above flood stage. Highway 377 near the South Llano State Park was closed due to high water, with other low water crossings closed along the river across Kimble County.
Flash Flood in TRAVIS, TEXAS
From 15-NOV-01 10:00:00 to 15-NOV-01 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 500K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

As rainfall continued into the mid morning period, totals that were only 1 to 2 inches around sunrise began to approach 3 inches by mid morning.  Flash flooding developed near 1000 CST, causing power outages for several hours to almost 40,000 homes.  Most low water crossings flooded and dozens of rescues were required. More than 80 people were evacuated from around the Onion Creek area south of Austin.  Two firefighters had to be rescued when their rescue boat overturned.  They clung to tree branches until fellow firefighters could get to them.  One woman in a flood-prone area drove long nails into a tree and used the nails to climb into the top of the tree for shelter until the flood waters receded.  Several area schools delayed sending students home on school busses due to high water.  An 17-year old male died after his car stalled in a low water crossing.  He tried to walk thru 3 to 4-foot deep water, but was washed off his feet and beneath his vehicle.  In another death, a 51-year old woman drowned after her car stalled in a low water crossing in the Mustang Ridge area.  Apparently, she had left the vehicle and called to say that she was on her way home.  Her body was found 1/4 mile downstream.
Flash Flood in VAL VERDE, TEXAS
From 14-NOV-01 21:30:00 to 14-NOV-01 23:30:00 (CST)
Location: NORTHEAST PORTION
Property damage: 5K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Rain accumulations of 2 to 3 inches across eastern Val Verde County, with up to 4 inches near Loma Alta, resulted in flash flooding through the late evening. Damage was limited to roads in the area.

Flash Flood in UVALDE, TEXAS
From 14-NOV-01 21:00:00 to 14-NOV-01 23:30:00 (CST)
Location: NORTH PORTION
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Rainfall of 2 to 3 inches over the northern portion of Uvalde County caused flash flooding through the early evening.  Maximum totals were nearly 5 inches along the Edwards County line just south of Rocksprings.  Minor damage to roads and bridges was indicated.

Flash Flood in EDWARDS, TEXAS
From 14-NOV-01 21:30:00 to 14-NOV-01 23:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 20K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A general 2 to 3 inches rain accumulation was reported over the central and eastern parts of Edwards County.  The maximum totals were nearly 5 inches just south of Rocksprings. This caused widespread flash flooding into the late evening hours, with only minor damage to roads and bridges.
A strong cold front moved across western South Dakota during the morning of Oct 23. Behind the front winds increased. Sustained winds over Meade and Pennington counties were 45 to 51 mph. Gusts to 69 mph were measured over Meade county, and to 58 mph over Pennington county.

High Wind in PENNINGTON PLAINS / E PENNINGTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-OCT-01 12:18:00 to 23-OCT-01 13:37:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Property damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MEADE CO. PLAINS / EXCEPT X SW MEADE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-OCT-01 11:53:00 to 23-OCT-01 11:57:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 60 M
Property damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
An arctic airmass low moved from the Pribilofs by Dutch Harbor Friday morning, accompanied by another round of strong northerly winds.This particular arctic low just happened to pass a reporting station...again showing the potential for strong winds from these meso-scale systems.  Peak winds reached 81 mph at 9:55 am AST at the Dutch Harbor airport.

High Wind in EASTERN ALEUTIANS, ALASKA
From 28-DEC-01 09:35:00 to 28-DEC-01 11:30:00 (AST)
Magnitude: 70 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
A moderate front, approaching the area from the south and southeast, was accompanied by locally strong easterly winds.Estimated gusts of 60 mph blew around Cordova for several hours with the frontal passage.Gusts at the Portage ASOS reached 64 mph just before 3 am Tuesday.

High Wind in SERN P.W. SND, ALASKA
From 31-DEC-01 20:00:00 to 31-DEC-01 23:59:00 (AST)
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in WRN P.W. SND & KENAI MTNS, ALASKA
From 31-DEC-01 23:00:00 to 31-DEC-01 23:59:00 (AST)
Magnitude: 56 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Tornado in WINN, LOUISIANA
From 24-NOV-01 01:14:00 to 24-NOV-01 01:14:00 (CST)
Location: JORDON HILL
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A supercell developed in a favorable environment which produced a weak tornado.  Damage was confined to small trees, limbs, and a few street signs which were blown over.  This tornado did not cross any Parish line.
A surface low developing west of Kauai caused south and southwest winds of 30 to 40 mph, with gusts to 50 mph.  However, there were no reports of serious property damage or injuries.

High Wind in KAUAI, HAWAII
From 26-NOV-01 13:40:00 to 26-NOV-01 18:55:00 (HST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
As a cold front approached Kauai, south and southwest winds increased to 40 to 45 mph, with gusts near 50 mph.  However, no serious injuries or property damage were reported.

High Wind in KAUAI, HAWAII
From 26-NOV-01 18:55:00 to 26-NOV-01 22:30:00 (HST)
Magnitude: 44 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
As a cold front approached Oahu, south and southwest winds increased to 40 to 45 mph, with gusts to 50 mph.  The high winds caused some roofs to be blown off homes and downed power lines.  A few trees and several tree branches were knocked down that fell across roadways, halting traffic for a time in various locations.  On the other hand, no serious injuries were reported.

High Wind in OAHU, HAWAII
From 26-NOV-01 18:55:00 to 27-NOV-01 04:00:00 (HST)
Magnitude: 44 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Avalanche in KENAI PENINSULA, ALASKA
From 23-DEC-01 13:00:00 to 23-DEC-01 16:00:00 (AST)
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Russel Foster, Anchorage, his girlfriend and fiveother snowmachiners were with a group riding in the ChugachNational Forest off Palmer Creek Road near the old Swetmann MineSunday.Sometime after 1 p.m., Foster, 35, headed up a slope abovethe rest of the riders, according to State trooper reports.  Afriend, Bobby Frankson, was below him when the snowpack on theside of the mountain let loose.The avalanche buried Foster.  Frankson went for help.Snowmachiners found foster through a signal emitted by hisavalanche beacon.  The searchers used probe poles to identify hisprecise location, and dug Foster out from about 3.5 to 4 feet ofhard packed snow.  At least 30 minutes had elapsed since theavalanche.Two hours of CPR failed to revive Foster, who became thethird avalanche fatality in Alaska this winter.Conditions were prime for avalanches for severalweeks.  This mix of extreme cold, punctuated by several 'warm'storms, has made the snowpack especially unstable, according toavalanche experts.  On the bottom is a layer of very weak sugarysnow (faceted snow) that formed during the cold periods.  Abovethat is heavier, denser snow that fell during the warmer periods,and wind packed snow.  In between are thin layers of surfacehoarfrost and ice. Forecasts adequately reflected weather thatdeveloped across the area. A message from a private avalanchegroup regarding avalanche classes at the beginning of January wasbroadcast on "Alaska Weather", NWS produced television show thatis broadcast Statewide on public t.v.
High Wind in FOOTHILLS OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, OREGON
From 28-NOV-01 08:00:00 to 28-NOV-01 12:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 56 M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

An intense surface low pressure system moving into western Oregon brought widespread damaging winds along the foothills of the Blue Mountains ahead of a warm front.  A peak wind gust of 65 mph was measured at the Helix High School at 10:00 am. The strongest winds were felt right at the base of the Blue Mountains, especially along highway 11 between Pendleton and Milton-Freewater.  Sustained crosswinds of 45 mph with gusts over 60 mph, along with sleet and icy conditions, blew several cars and high-profile trucks off the road, leading to its closure for several hours.  Interstate-84 east of Pendleton was closed for 14 hours beginning at 9:30 am. In addition, several trees were toppled in Milton-Freewater.
High Wind in N COLUMBIA/SE WALLA WALLA T X SE, WASHINGTON
From 28-NOV-01 07:00:00 to 28-NOV-01 12:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong winds along the Washington Foothills led to widespread damage and road closures.  A spotter in Dixie, at an elevation of 2300 feet reported a wind gust of 60 mph at 8:30 am.  A roof was heavily damaged on the Sun Rental Center in Walla Walla.  Branches blown onto power lines led to scattered power outages throughout Walla Walla County.  At Whitman College, a state champion Black Locust tree was uprooted.