sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Strong, gusty, northwest winds developed behind a cold front that moved through the area on Saturday, the 10th.  The winds blew down trees and limbs onto power lines causing power outages and scattered property damage.  No injuries were reported.  Power outages affected approximately 35,000 customers.  Winds destroyed a drive-in movie theater screen in Westbrook.  Peak gusts were measured at 66 mph in Durham, 62 mph in Poland, 61 mph in Rumford, and 60 mph in Sanford.  Other measured wind gusts were 54 mph in Portland, and 53 mph in Brunswick, Rockland and Waterville.

High Wind in INTERIOR CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 54 M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in SOUTHERN OXFORD, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 53 M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong Wind in NORTHERN OXFORD, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong Wind in CENTRAL SOMERSET, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong Wind in COASTAL CUMBERLAND, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in INTERIOR YORK, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 52 M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong Wind in KNOX, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong Wind in COASTAL WALDO, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong Wind in COASTAL YORK, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong Wind in KENNEBEC, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong Wind in LINCOLN, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong Wind in NORTHERN FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong Wind in SAGADAHOC, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN FRANKLIN, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in ANDROSCOGGIN, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 57 M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong Wind in INTERIOR WALDO, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong Wind in SOUTHERN SOMERSET, MAINE
From 10-FEB-01 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Flash Flood in TARRANT, TEXAS
From 12-FEB-01 10:00:00 to 12-FEB-01 10:00:00 (CST)
Location: AZLE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Several homes were flooded, streets were closed, and one high water rescue was necessary due to high water.
Thunderstorm Wind in NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 29-MAR-01 10:40:00 to 29-MAR-01 10:40:00 (EST)
Location: HILLIARD
Property damage: 2.5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Large trees and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 29-MAR-01 11:05:00 to 29-MAR-01 11:05:00 (EST)
Location: HASTINGS
Property damage: 3.5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Large trees and power lines were blown down.
A large area of low pressure moving northeastward from the Great Lakes through eastern Ontario brought warm temperatures and a mixture of precipitation to the area.  In most of New Hampshire, the precipitation started as freezing rain and eventually changed rain.  However, in Carroll County, 1 to 2 inches of snow fell before the precipitation changed to freezing rain.  Eventually temperatures warmed in all areas and any remaining precipitation changed to rain.  By the morning of the 10th, temperatures were in the 40s and 50s across the area.

Winter Weather in INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 09-FEB-01 07:00:00 to 09-FEB-01 16:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Weather in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 09-FEB-01 07:00:00 to 09-FEB-01 16:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 09-FEB-01 07:00:00 to 09-FEB-01 16:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Weather in SULLIVAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 09-FEB-01 07:00:00 to 09-FEB-01 16:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN CARROLL, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 09-FEB-01 07:00:00 to 09-FEB-01 16:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN CARROLL, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 09-FEB-01 07:00:00 to 09-FEB-01 16:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN COOS, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 09-FEB-01 07:00:00 to 09-FEB-01 16:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 09-FEB-01 07:00:00 to 09-FEB-01 16:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Weather in STRAFFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 09-FEB-01 07:00:00 to 09-FEB-01 16:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN COOS, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 09-FEB-01 07:00:00 to 09-FEB-01 16:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Weather in BELKNAP, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 09-FEB-01 07:00:00 to 09-FEB-01 16:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Winter Weather in COASTAL ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 09-FEB-01 07:00:00 to 09-FEB-01 16:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Heavy Snow in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 22-FEB-01 12:00:00 to 22-FEB-01 21:35:00 (PST)
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE

Snow reports:  Yosemite Valley 4"; Ostrander Lake 7" (8200 feet M.S.L.); and Volcanic Knob 7".
Thunderstorm Wind in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 25-FEB-01 01:15:00 to 25-FEB-01 01:20:00 (CST)
Location: SWEET WATER
Magnitude: 75 E
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Strong thunderstorm winds completely removed the roof  of a mobile home.  Trees that were blown down by the storm produced damage to two other nearby homes.
Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-01 16:45:00 to 27-FEB-01 16:50:00 (CST)
Location: PETERMAN
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees near Grey's Store, which is about 7 miles northeast of Peterman.
Thunderstorm Wind in CONECUH, ALABAMA
From 27-FEB-01 16:50:00 to 27-FEB-01 16:55:00 (CST)
Location: NICHBURG
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees were blown down by strong thunderstorms north of the community.  Most of the downed trees were located between Pine Orchard and Ramah.
Thunderstorm Wind in CHICKASAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-FEB-01 14:25:00 to 09-FEB-01 14:30:00 (CST)
Location: HOUSTON
Property damage: 60K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

A restaurant lost part of its roof. One businesses had some windows blown out. A metal building had its sides blown out and the roof torn off. Three homes had roof damage. One carport was blown away.  One trailer was overturned. Several large trees were knocked down on top of some houses  and cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in PANOLA, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-FEB-01 12:30:00 to 09-FEB-01 12:35:00 (CST)
Location: SARDIS
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Several large trees were knocked down.
Flood in DUNKLIN, MISSOURI
From 15-FEB-01 05:00:00 to 15-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Much of the southern half of the county had roads that were flooded.
Flash Flood in CRAIGHEAD, ARKANSAS
From 14-FEB-01 03:00:00 to 15-FEB-01 12:00:00 (CST)
Location: JONESBORO
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Four inches of rain in a short period of time caused flood waters to reach many houses in Jonesboro with about 100 people forced to evacuate. Several roads were closed in the city.
High Wind in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-FEB-01 13:30:00 to 16-FEB-01 13:35:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 35 M
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winds which reached 40 mph along with very wet soils caused several trees to be knocked down in the eastern part of the county.
Hail in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 21-FEB-01 22:05:00 to 21-FEB-01 22:25:00 (CST)
Location: ROSE CREEK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: .1K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Hail ranged in size from dimes in Rose Creek  to quarters in Selmer.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 21-FEB-01 22:20:00 to 21-FEB-01 22:40:00 (CST)
Location: SELMER
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

A mobile home was destroyed in Lawton. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down between Selmer and Adamsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIPTON, TENNESSEE
From 21-FEB-01 21:15:00 to 21-FEB-01 21:20:00 (CST)
Location: MUNFORD
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 21-FEB-01 21:45:00 to 21-FEB-01 22:05:00 (CST)
Location: PINSON
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few trees were knocked down.

Hail in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 21-FEB-01 21:45:00 to 21-FEB-01 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: BOLIVAR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: .2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail ranged in size from dimes to quarters.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 21-FEB-01 21:55:00 to 21-FEB-01 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: MIDDLETON
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Some trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAYWOOD, TENNESSEE
From 21-FEB-01 21:25:00 to 21-FEB-01 21:30:00 (CST)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 55 E
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Several trees were blown down across Interstate 40.
Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, ALABAMA
From 21-FEB-01 23:10:00 to 21-FEB-01 23:45:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 65 E
Property damage: 250K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Dime to quarter size hail was reported across Marion County with a line of thunderstorms that moved through.  The hail completely covered the ground in many locations.  These severe thunderstorms produced significant wind damage mainly across the southern part of the county near Guin, Winfield, and Hamilton.  Wind speeds were estimated between 60 and 80 miles an hour.  Numerous trees and power lines were snapped off or blown over in this area and many roads became impassible.  Numerous homes and businesses received moderate to major damage which ranged from broken windows to partial roof removal.  Several automobiles were damaged by falling trees.  No injuries were reported.
Hail in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 21-FEB-01 22:35:00 to 21-FEB-01 22:35:00 (CST)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Quarter size hail was reported near Marion.
Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 21-FEB-01 22:50:00 to 21-FEB-01 23:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 65 E
Property damage: 120K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds across Lamar County.  The most significant damage occurred across the northern half of the county mainly from Sulligent northward.  Numerous trees and power lines were blown down and a roof was completely torn off a building.  On the Marion and Lamar county line, one building was destroyed and a 180 ft. high radio tower repeater site was knocked over.  Hail of unknown size also accompanied these storms.  No injuries were reported.
Hail in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 22-FEB-01 00:11:00 to 22-FEB-01 00:11:00 (CST)
Location: JASPER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

One inch diameter size hail was reported in the city of Jasper.
Hail in FRANKLIN, ALABAMA
From 22-FEB-01 01:07:00 to 22-FEB-01 01:07:00 (CST)
Location: PHIL CAMPBELL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Dime size hail was reported in Phil Campbell.
Northwest winds gusted between 45 and 55 mph throughout much of northern and eastern Rhode Island.  There were no reports of wind damage.

Strong Wind in NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 17-FEB-01 10:00:00 to 17-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in BRISTOL, RHODE ISLAND
From 17-FEB-01 10:00:00 to 17-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in EASTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 17-FEB-01 10:00:00 to 17-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
From 17-FEB-01 10:00:00 to 17-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 17-FEB-01 10:00:00 to 17-FEB-01 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
A strong storm system developed rapidly over the northern Rockies in the predawn hours of March 14. Copious amounts of moisture were available to this system as it moved across Wyoming and into the Nebraska Panhandle. The low-level thermal structure of the atmosphere was critical in this storm. A mix of rain and snow was anticipated, and indeed a mix of rain and light snow occurred over much of Northeastern Wyoming and Western South Dakota. In the higher elevations of the Black Hills, the precipitation changed to all snow, and remained snow for much of the event. The change-over to snow occurred by 1:00 pm MST in the Black Hills. Over the ensuing 12 hours 7 to 10 inches of snow fell over foothills around the Black Hills, with 10 to 18 inches over the Black Hills. The heaviest snow fell in the Northern Black Hills where 12 to 18 inches fell. Deadwood, SD reported the heaviest  total accumulation of 18.7 inches. Strong winds of 20 to 35 mph accompanied this storm and produced considerable blowing and drifting snow through the event.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-01 13:00:00 to 15-MAR-01 04:04:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-01 13:00:00 to 15-MAR-01 04:04:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in FALL RIVER CO., SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-01 13:00:00 to 15-MAR-01 04:04:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-01 13:00:00 to 15-MAR-01 04:04:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in CENTRAL BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 14-MAR-01 13:00:00 to 15-MAR-01 04:04:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
A strong storm system, which developed over the southern plains, moved northeast into the Middle Mississippi Valley by evening.  Strong low level warm advection associated with moist southerly flow resulted in widespread freezing rain and sleet, with some snow.  All of the area had ice accumulation, with the heaviest occurring north of Highway 30 where amounts ranged from 1/4 to 1 inch.  Travel was quite treacherous and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in LINN, IOWA
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Weather in IOWA, IOWA
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Weather in CEDAR, IOWA
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in BENTON, IOWA
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in DELAWARE, IOWA
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in DUBUQUE, IOWA
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in JACKSON, IOWA
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in BUCHANAN, IOWA
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in JONES, IOWA
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Weather in CLINTON, IOWA
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Weather in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Weather in KEOKUK, IOWA
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Weather in LOUISA, IOWA
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Weather in MUSCATINE, IOWA
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Weather in SCOTT, IOWA
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Weather in WASHINGTON, IOWA
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
A strong storm system, which developed over the southern plains, moved northeast into the Middle Mississippi Valley by evening.  Strong low level warm advection associated with moist southerly flow resulted in widespread freezing rain and sleet, with some snow.  All of the area had ice accumulation, with the heaviest occurring north of Highway 30 where amounts ranged from 1/4 to 1 inch.  Travel was quite treacherous and numerous accidents were reported.

Winter Weather in PUTNAM, ILLINOIS
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Weather in ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in CARROLL, ILLINOIS
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in STEPHENSON, ILLINOIS
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Weather in WHITESIDE, ILLINOIS
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Weather in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Weather in HENRY, ILLINOIS
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Weather in MERCER, ILLINOIS
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Storm in JO DAVIESS, ILLINOIS
From 23-FEB-01 22:30:00 to 24-FEB-01 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Thunderstorm Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 20-MAR-01 09:55:00 to 20-MAR-01 09:55:00 (EST)
Location: SYLVANIA
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Large limbs and power lines down.
Storm spotters reported trees down just south of Warrenton and at the American Legion Post in Marthasville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSOURI
From 09-FEB-01 07:25:00 to 09-FEB-01 07:25:00 (CST)
Location: WARRENTON
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSOURI
From 09-FEB-01 07:30:00 to 09-FEB-01 07:30:00 (CST)
Location: MARTHASVILLE
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Local law enforcement reported power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 09-FEB-01 07:35:00 to 09-FEB-01 07:35:00 (CST)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
A fast moving low pressure system brought the season's heaviest snow to the Maryland Eastern Shore on the 22nd. Accumulations averaged around 6 inches. Snow began falling around 11 a.m. EST. Cold weather the previous two days made it easy for the snow to accumulate. Schools started dismissing children with the arrival of the snow. Numerous, mostly minor accidents occurred. Nearly 100 accidents occurred by 230 p.m. EST that afternoon. The snow ended during the late evening of the 22nd. The heaviest snow fell during the afternoon.  Specific accumulations included 8 inches on Kent Island (Queen Anne's County), 7 inches in Preston (Caroline County) and Easton (Talbot County), 6 inches in Elkton (Cecil County), Rising Sun (Cecil County) and Galena (Kent County), 5.5 inches in Denton (Caroline County) and 4 inches in Cordova (Talbot County).    The low pressure system responsible for the heavy snow developed along the Red River Valley in the Southern Plains on Wednesday the 21st. By Thursday morning the 22nd, it was located over northern Alabama. It moved quickly offshore and by the morning of the 23rd, it was more than 300 miles east of the Delmarva Peninsula. The quick movement of the low pressure system prevented heavier snow from occurring. But it was compensated by a higher than normal snowfall to water equivalent ratio. In the so-called average snowstorm the ratio of snowfall to water equivalent is usually 10 to 1. For example, 10 inches of snow would melt down to about one inch of water (or rain).  In this storm, partially because the air mass over the region was considerably colder than normal, the snowfall to water equivalent ratio was closer to 20 to 1.

Heavy Snow in CAROLINE, MARYLAND
From 22-FEB-01 11:00:00 to 22-FEB-01 23:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in QUEEN ANNES, MARYLAND
From 22-FEB-01 11:00:00 to 22-FEB-01 23:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in KENT, MARYLAND
From 22-FEB-01 11:00:00 to 22-FEB-01 23:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in CECIL, MARYLAND
From 22-FEB-01 11:00:00 to 22-FEB-01 23:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in TALBOT, MARYLAND
From 22-FEB-01 11:00:00 to 22-FEB-01 23:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
A fast moving low pressure system brought the season's heaviest snow to Delaware on the 22nd. Accumulations averaged around 6 inches. Snow began falling around noon EST. Cold weather the previous two days made it easy for the snow to accumulate. Schools started dismissing children with the arrival of the snow and many businesses closed early. A school bus in Bridgeville (Sussex County), skidded into a ditch. This was one of numerous, but mostly minor accidents that occurred. The state police alone responded to about 450 accidents (half in New Castle County) and an additional 150 calls of disabled vehicles. Major roadways slowed to a crawl.  Delaware State Route 100 (New Castle County) was closed for several hours as vehicles could not negotiate a curve. The most serious traffic accident occurred on Interstate 495 in Wilmington. A tractor trailer jackknifed and closed all lanes of the interstate for one hour. The snow ended toward midnight on the 22nd. The heaviest snow fell during the afternoon.  Specific accumulations included 8.5 inches in Dagsboro (Sussex County), 7 inches in Dover and Houston (Kent County) and Milton and Georgetown (Sussex County), 6.2 inches in Bear (New Castle County), 6 inches in Greenwood (Sussex County) and the city of Wilmington and 4.5 inches at the New Castle County Airport. The low pressure system responsible for the heavy snow developed along the Red River Valley in the Southern Plains on Wednesday the 21st. By Thursday morning the 22nd, it was located over northern Alabama. It moved quickly offshore and by the morning of the 23rd, it was more than 300 miles east of the Delmarva Peninsula. The quick movement of the low pressure system prevented heavier snow from occurring. But it was compensated by a higher than normal snowfall to water equivalent ratio. In the so-called average snowstorm the ratio of snowfall to water equivalent is usually 10 to 1. For example, 10 inches of snow would melt down to about one inch of water (or rain).  In this storm, partially because the air mass over the region was considerably colder than normal, the snowfall to water equivalent ratio was closer to 20 to 1.

Heavy Snow in DELAWARE BEACHES, DELAWARE
From 22-FEB-01 12:00:00 to 23-FEB-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in INLAND SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 22-FEB-01 12:00:00 to 23-FEB-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in KENT, DELAWARE
From 22-FEB-01 12:00:00 to 23-FEB-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 22-FEB-01 12:00:00 to 23-FEB-01 00:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Drought in MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
From 28-FEB-01 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-01 23:59:00 (PST)
Location: MARIPOSA
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Despite 125% above normal precipitation for the month for the area, and the state in general, below normal seasonal precipitation-to-date continues.  The month ended with the statewide water content of its snowpack at 75%.  This was an improvement from the start of the month with the total up to that time running at only 60%.