sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Hail in MONTGOMERY, MISSOURI
From 18-DEC-02 02:52:00 to 18-DEC-02 02:52:00 (CST)
Location: MIDDLETOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Sheriff's Department reported 3/4 inch hail just west of Middletown.
Hail in PIKE, MISSOURI
From 18-DEC-02 03:10:00 to 18-DEC-02 03:10:00 (CST)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Sheriff's Department reported 3/4 inch hail covering the ground.
Hail in PIKE, MISSOURI
From 17-DEC-02 23:30:00 to 17-DEC-02 23:30:00 (CST)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Sheriff's Department reported 3/4 inch hail.
Hail in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 18-DEC-02 00:30:00 to 18-DEC-02 00:30:00 (CST)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: METEOROLOGIST(NON NWS)

A retired NWS meteorologist reported 1 inch hail.
Heavy Snow in UPPER GILA RIVER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 17-DEC-02 05:00:00 to 18-DEC-02 13:00:00 (MST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Arizona department of transportation reported 4 to 6 inches of snow above 6000 feet on Mt Graham at 1100 am on the 17th.  By the end of the event, Mt Graham received 12 to 14 inches of snow depending on location.
Heavy Snow in TUCSON METRO/MARANA/GREEN VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 22-DEC-02 16:00:00 to 23-DEC-02 08:00:00 (MST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE

Palisades Ranger station on Mt Lemmon reported 12 inches of snow on the morning of the 23rd.  Mt Lemmon Lodge also reported 10 inches of snow.
Hail in GASCONADE, MISSOURI
From 18-DEC-02 16:20:00 to 18-DEC-02 16:20:00 (CST)
Location: GASCONADE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Storm Spotters reported golfball size hail.
Hail in PIKE, MISSOURI
From 18-DEC-02 15:15:00 to 18-DEC-02 15:15:00 (CST)
Location: EOLIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Storm spotters reported 3/4 inch hail just north of Eolia.
Hail in PIKE, ILLINOIS
From 18-DEC-02 15:30:00 to 18-DEC-02 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

The local Fire Department reported 3/4 inch hail.
Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, ILLINOIS
From 18-DEC-02 03:30:00 to 18-DEC-02 03:30:00 (CST)
Location: BATCHTOWN
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Sheriff's Department reported some trees down in Batchtown.
Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA
From 31-DEC-02 03:05:00 to 31-DEC-02 03:20:00 (CST)
Location: ANGIE
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A line of severe thunderstorms produced damaging wind gusts downing trees and power lines. Some roof damage also occurred due to high winds and fallen tree limbs.
A strong cold front pushed across western South Dakota during the morning. Behind this front a tight surface pressure gradient developed along with cold air advection and subsidence. Winds were sustained around 35 to 45 mph with gusts near 60 mph for a few hours during the early afternoon.

High Wind in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 29-NOV-02 10:45:00 to 29-NOV-02 15:38:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 40 M
Property damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 29-NOV-02 11:47:00 to 29-NOV-02 15:17:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 56 M
Property damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 29-NOV-02 12:55:00 to 29-NOV-02 14:14:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 41 E
Property damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 29-NOV-02 12:55:00 to 29-NOV-02 14:14:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 41 M
Property damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 29-NOV-02 14:00:00 to 29-NOV-02 15:33:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 69 E
Property damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in PENNINGTON CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 29-NOV-02 12:52:00 to 29-NOV-02 13:52:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 35 M
Property damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in HAAKON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 29-NOV-02 12:55:00 to 29-NOV-02 12:55:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 41 E
Property damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BUTTE / EXCEPT X SW BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 29-NOV-02 12:04:00 to 29-NOV-02 12:04:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE OKEECHOBEE, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 13-DEC-02 12:40:00 to 13-DEC-02 12:40:00 (EST)
Location: KREAMER ISLAND
Magnitude: 36 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

The Handar at Port Mayaca reported a wind gust to 36 knots.
Marine Thunderstorm Wind in JUPITER INLET TO DEERFIELD BEACH FL 20 TO 60NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 13-DEC-02 13:54:00 to 13-DEC-02 13:54:00 (EST)
Location: JUPITER INLET
Magnitude: 36 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

The ASOS at West Palm Beach International Airport measured a wind gust of 36 knot.s
Tornado briefly touched down in open farm land.

Tornado in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 18-DEC-02 00:55:00 to 18-DEC-02 00:55:00 (CST)
Location: COLUMBUS
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Winter Storm in BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 25-DEC-02 14:00:00 to 26-DEC-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

A low pressure area from the Mississippi Valley rapidly redeveloped along the North Carolina coast early on Christmas morning. The storm then tracked northeast, along the atlantic coast, reaching just south of eastern Long Island by late Christmas night, while deepening dramatically. With plenty of cold polar air in place, the stage was set for a significant snowstorm across the Berkshires. The snow began in earnest around midday. During the late day and evening hours snowfall rates averaged 1-3 inches per hour.  Around a foot of snow fell across the county. Specifically, Dalton reported 10.1 inches and Williamstown, 12.3 inches of snowfall accumulation.
Winter Storm in LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 25-DEC-02 14:00:00 to 26-DEC-02 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A low pressure area from the Mississippi Valley rapidly redeveloped along the North Carolina coast, early on Christmas morning. The storm then tracked northeast, along the atlantic coast, reaching just south of eastern Long Island by late Christmas night, while deepening dramatically. With plenty of cold polar air in place, the stage was set for a significant snowstorm across Litchfield County. The snow began in earnest around midday. Some sleet mixed in, but snow was the primary precipitation type. During the late day and evening hours snowfall rates averaged 1-2 inches per hour. Six to 12 inches of snow fell throughout the county. A few selected sites included Thomaston Dam with 6.0 inches, Colebrook with 8, and Norfolk with 11.
An area of low pressure off the South Carolina coast Wednesday morning, December 11th, moved northeast to near Cape Cod by Thursday morning, December 12th. The system continued moving northeast thereafter. Snow developed across the area during the night and became heavy at times after midnight into the early morning of December 12th. Snow accumulations were generally between 5 and 12 inches, with the greatest amounts in the Green Mountains.

Winter Storm in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 12-DEC-02 07:00:00 to 12-DEC-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in ESSEX, VERMONT
From 12-DEC-02 07:00:00 to 12-DEC-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 12-DEC-02 07:00:00 to 12-DEC-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 12-DEC-02 07:00:00 to 12-DEC-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Low pressure over eastern Canada resulted in a favorable trajectory off of the eastern Great Lakes for heavy bands of Lake Effect Snow. Accumulations in these areas impacted by the bands were between 6 and 12 inches. A few reports included: Lake Placid (Essex county) with 10 inches, Tupper Lake (Franklin county) with 6 inches and Oswegatchie (St. Lawrence county) with 9 inches.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN FRANKLIN, NEW YORK
From 23-DEC-02 15:00:00 to 23-DEC-02 19:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN ST. LAWRENCE, NEW YORK
From 23-DEC-02 15:00:00 to 23-DEC-02 19:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in WESTERN ESSEX, NEW YORK
From 23-DEC-02 15:00:00 to 23-DEC-02 19:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Trees and power lines were blown down near Orange.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, TEXAS
From 23-DEC-02 23:10:00 to 23-DEC-02 23:10:00 (CST)
Location: ORANGE
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
SKYWARN spotter reported trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, TEXAS
From 23-DEC-02 23:15:00 to 23-DEC-02 23:15:00 (CST)
Location: PORT ARTHUR
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
In a 5 mile wide swath, 7 homes were damaged from winds, a church roof was damaged by a fallen tree, several barns were damaged, and numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 23-DEC-02 23:42:00 to 23-DEC-02 23:42:00 (CST)
Location: SINGER
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER
Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 23-DEC-02 23:47:00 to 23-DEC-02 23:47:00 (CST)
Location: DE QUINCY
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Several homes were damaged in the Oak Park subdivision, where trees were blown down on homes and vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 24-DEC-02 00:30:00 to 24-DEC-02 00:30:00 (CST)
Location: OAKDALE
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Several trees and power lines were blown down.One vehicle ran into a pole, but the driver was uninjured.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 24-DEC-02 00:45:00 to 24-DEC-02 00:45:00 (CST)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Tornado in BEE, TEXAS
From 30-DEC-02 17:15:00 to 30-DEC-02 17:15:00 (CST)
Location: BEEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Tornado reported by several witnesses over open field near FM 796 and Hwy 59.
Hail in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 18-DEC-02 10:10:00 to 18-DEC-02 10:10:00 (CST)
Location: EDWARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Storm spotters reported 1 inch hail at the intersection of I-270 and Highway 111.
Thunderstorm Wind in LEWIS, MISSOURI
From 18-DEC-02 11:10:00 to 18-DEC-02 11:10:00 (CST)
Location: LA BELLE
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported trees down at the intersection of Highways K and Y.
Another storm system dropped down along the Pacific coast with the center of circulation located off southern California on Saturday the 21st.  Convection broke out across southeast Arizona by Sunday afternoon on the 22nd, with initial snow level reports at 6000 feet near Mt Lemmon.  Storms continued to develop and move eastward across southeast Arizona, and became widespread by Sunday evening.  The track of this storm system would cause heavy snow on the southern and eastern mountains located in central and eastern Pima, Pinal, and Cochise county.  By the morning of the 23rd, flurries were being reported at the valley floor near Sells.  However, most snow began to accumulate at 4000 feet.  Although Hannagan Meadow Lodge only recorded 5 inches of snow, it was expected that the White Mountains would only meet snow advisory criteria due to the southern track of the system.  Other area such as Sierra Vista, Hereford, Bisbee, Wilcox, Sonoita and Oracle received 1 to 2 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 22-DEC-02 18:00:00 to 23-DEC-02 07:00:00 (MST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Although a total snow amount of 2 inches was recorded at Oracle, at 4000 feet it met heavy snow criteria for the city.
Heavy Snow in TOHONO OODHAM NATION, ARIZONA
From 22-DEC-02 16:00:00 to 23-DEC-02 08:00:00 (MST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Workers at Kitt Peak Observatory were initially snowed in during the event and could not estimate snow levels.  Later on the 23rd, reports of 9 inches of snow were called in from Kitt Peak.
Heavy Snow in COCHISE COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 22-DEC-02 16:00:00 to 23-DEC-02 08:00:00 (MST)
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A spotter in the Chiricahua Mountain reported 7 inches of snow during the event.
Low pressure tracked across Kentucky, southern Indiana and Ohio during the evening of December 24th and the morning of December 25th 2002.  The storm left a band of snowfall between 5 and 7 inches across east central Illinois.  Several locations reported 6 inches of snow with the highest snowfall total of 7 inches reported in Chatsworth in Livingston county.

Winter Storm in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 24-DEC-02 18:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 04:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in LIVINGSTON, ILLINOIS
From 24-DEC-02 18:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 04:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in FORD, ILLINOIS
From 24-DEC-02 18:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 04:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 24-DEC-02 18:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 04:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Ice Storm in LAWRENCE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-DEC-02 12:00:00 to 11-DEC-02 15:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Quarter inch of ice accumulated.

Ice Storm in FOREST, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-DEC-02 14:00:00 to 11-DEC-02 17:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Quarter inch of ice accumulated.

Ice Storm in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-DEC-02 09:00:00 to 11-DEC-02 11:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Freezing rain and sleet started to accumulate just before dawn on the 11th. The ice reached a quarter inch thick at the storm times shown for each county. Precipitation changed to rain or ended by late morning or afternoon. In Allegheny county, 40 people were injured by slipping and falling on ice. There were many automobile accidents throughout the area. Few power outages were reported in Western Pennsylvania.

Ice Storm in BEAVER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-DEC-02 11:00:00 to 11-DEC-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Quarter inch of ice accumulated.

Ice Storm in ARMSTRONG, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-DEC-02 12:00:00 to 11-DEC-02 15:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Quarter inch of ice accumulated.

Ice Storm in INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 11-DEC-02 12:00:00 to 11-DEC-02 15:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Quarter inch of ice accumulated.
Tornado in EARLY, GEORGIA
From 24-DEC-02 07:55:00 to 24-DEC-02 08:10:00 (EST)
Location: BLAKELY
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 750K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The tornado crossed the state line from Henry County Alabama into Early County Georgia.  Its damage path extended from the Chattahoochee River northeast through Colomokee on U.S. Highway 27.  The tornado destroyed one mobile home and damaged thirty others.  Two persons were injured when their mobile home collapsed on them.  Numerous trees and power lines were down.  A state of emergency  was declared.  Reported by GEMA.
Waterspout in APALACHICOLA TO DESTIN FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 24-DEC-02 08:25:00 to 24-DEC-02 08:25:00 (EST)
Location: MIRAMAR BEACH
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A waterspout was reported by Walton County 911.

Waterspout in APALACHICOLA TO DESTIN FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 24-DEC-02 08:30:00 to 24-DEC-02 08:30:00 (EST)
Location: GRAYTON BEACH
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A waterspout was reported by Walton County 911.
Flood in CALDWELL, TEXAS
From 04-DEC-02 11:41:00 to 04-DEC-02 22:29:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

The San Marcos River crested at Luling at 24.62 feet on December 4 at 1700CST, where flood stage is 20.0 feet.
A light coating of freezing rain, early on the morning of Friday, December 20, glazed many roads in the Lake George Saratoga region. Due to a multitude of accidents, the Adirondack Northway was closed between Exits 25 and 22 for more than three hours. Many other roads were considered impassable as well, due to a coating of ice. After about 800 AM the temperature rose above freezing, melting the ice off roadways.

Winter Weather in WARREN, NEW YORK
From 20-DEC-02 04:00:00 to 20-DEC-02 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Weather in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 20-DEC-02 04:00:00 to 20-DEC-02 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 20-DEC-02 04:00:00 to 20-DEC-02 08:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Winter Storm in EASTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 05-DEC-02 14:00:00 to 05-DEC-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A large low pressure area moved from the Gulf States northeastward to eastern North Carolina on December 5, then turned east and headed out to sea. Cold air was in place over eastern New York so all the precipitation with this storm fell in the form of snow. Central and southern areas of Dutchess County were on the northern fringe of a swath of heavy snow, exceeding 6 inches. 8.8 inches of snow fell at Poughkeepsie, while 8.0 inches fell at Storm Mountain. Lighter amounts of snow fell north of Poughkeepsie.
High Wind in ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
From 12-DEC-02 18:34:00 to 12-DEC-02 18:34:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 45 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A non thunderstorm wind gust of 52 mph was recorded at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
High Wind in UPPER JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 12-DEC-02 18:30:00 to 12-DEC-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

High winds blew down a few trees and power lines in Metairie, Avondale, and New Orleans.
Heavy rains fell over parts of southeast Arkansas and produced flash flooding.  Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches were common, with the  ground already saturated from precipitation earlier in the month.  A number of roads throughout Arkansas and Desha Counties were covered by high water for several hours.  Portions of some roadways were also washed out.

Flash Flood in ARKANSAS, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-02 20:20:00 to 24-DEC-02 02:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in DESHA, ARKANSAS
From 23-DEC-02 21:30:00 to 24-DEC-02 03:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Heavy snow fell across much of northern and central Washington.  Snowfall totals include:  Entiat...12", Waterville...8", Mount Spokane Ski Area...8", Cashmere...8", Republic...6.2", Northport...6", Boundary Dam...5", Chief Joseph Dam...5", Davenport...4", Chesaw...4", Williams Lake...4", Springdale...4", Colville...4-5", Tonasket...4", and Wenatchee...3.3".

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS, WASHINGTON
From 27-DEC-02 16:00:00 to 28-DEC-02 06:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS, WASHINGTON
From 27-DEC-02 16:00:00 to 28-DEC-02 06:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in WENATCHEE AREA, WASHINGTON
From 27-DEC-02 16:00:00 to 28-DEC-02 06:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in OKANOGAN VALLEY, WASHINGTON
From 27-DEC-02 16:00:00 to 28-DEC-02 06:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in WATERVILLE PLATEAU, WASHINGTON
From 27-DEC-02 16:00:00 to 28-DEC-02 06:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Snow in NE LINCOLN/SPOKANE X EXTREME N PART, WASHINGTON
From 27-DEC-02 16:00:00 to 28-DEC-02 06:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
A strong storm system moved down along the Pacific coast and caused significant snow amounts within a 24 hour period on the 17th and 18th in the White Mountains and Mt Graham.  Scattered showers developed early on the morning of the 17th, with reports of snow level initially at 7000 to 8000 feet.  By the afternoon on the 17th, convective bands developed and moved over central and southern portions of Arizona.  Although Graham and Northern Greenlee counties were impacted significantly by the heavy snow, other locations across southeast Arizona also received snow reports.  Mt Lemmon reported 8 inches of snow and Santa Rita, Chiricahua, and Huachuca Mountains received 4 to 6 inches of snow. Cooperative stations like Sierra Vista, Bisbee, and Tombstone that are located around 4000 feet recorded a trace of snow.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN GREENLEE, ARIZONA
From 17-DEC-02 05:00:00 to 18-DEC-02 14:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Hannagan Meadow recorded 20 inches of snow during the event period.
High winds downed trees and knocked out power to about 7000 homes.

High Wind in THURSTON T X SE/SW MASON/C&SE GRAYS HARBOR/W LEWIS, WASHINGTON
From 25-DEC-02 07:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 13:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Property damage: 80K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

High Wind in SAN JUAN, WASHINGTON
From 25-DEC-02 07:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 13:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 35 M
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

High Wind in WESTERN WHATCOM, WASHINGTON
From 25-DEC-02 07:00:00 to 25-DEC-02 13:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 35 M
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA
From low-topped convection, a short duration tornado touched down northwest of Merced California on the 16th and had a discernible damage track of 1.25 miles.  The tornado dissipated but the parent cell...after a distance of about 3 miles...generated another weak tornado (with a noticable condensation funnel). This tornado was reported to have traveled about one mile over pasture land before dissipating. At its most intense, this cell spawned F1 Tornado damage for 3/8-mile when it lifted a roof from a house and carport and caused damage to various light structures along its path.  There were no injuries or fatalities despite residents at home when the roof lifted from a house along Highway 59 near mid-day.  Additionally, locally heavy rain occurred over a 3-day period accumulating a 1.87" precipitation total causing local urban flooding problems due to clogged storm drains in the city of Merced (16th Street west of 'V' and 18th and Canal Streets).

Heavy Rain in MERCED, CALIFORNIA
From 13-DEC-02 18:00:00 to 17-DEC-02 04:00:00 (PST)
Location: MERCED ARPT
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Tornado in MERCED, CALIFORNIA
From 16-DEC-02 12:40:00 to 16-DEC-02 12:45:00 (PST)
Location: MERCED ARPT
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 400K
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Tornado in MERCED, CALIFORNIA
From 16-DEC-02 12:50:00 to 16-DEC-02 12:55:00 (PST)
Location: MERCED ARPT
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Winter Storm in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 30-DEC-02 18:00:00 to 31-DEC-02 06:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE

New Snow totals in the Southern Sierra Nevada from Yosemite south through Fresno County included: Bishop Pass and Paradise Meadows with 24", Agnew Pass 18", Gin Flat 15", Kaiser Point 13", Tenaya Lake 12", and Shaver Lake 9".
Strong winds from the southeast in a pre-frontal environment caused minor damage from downed power lines and fallen trees in the Central San Joaquin Valley on the 28th.  The wind subsided by 7:00 PM PST with frontal passage.  Reported winds included: gusts to 35 MPH at San Luis RAWS, 34 knots at Coalinga and Merced, 29 knots at Fresno, and 28 knots at Madera.

Strong Wind in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 28-DEC-02 13:52:00 to 28-DEC-02 19:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 34 MG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 28-DEC-02 15:36:00 to 28-DEC-02 19:00:00 (PST)
Magnitude: 34 MG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC