sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A storm system moved into southern Canada Saturday, March 9th. The associated strong cold front moved across the area during the early morning hours of March 10th. Strong winds were associated with this low pressure system and strong cold front during the early morning of March 10th. At Clinton County Airport (Plattsburgh, NY)  winds measured by ASOS were 55 mph (48 knots).

High Wind in NORTHEAST CLINTON, NEW YORK
From 10-MAR-02 12:05:00 to 10-MAR-02 12:05:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 48 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
A late season winter storm moved northeast from the Tennessee Valley early Wednesday, March 20th passing across southern New England Wednesday night. Snow spread across the area during the morning and became steadier during the afternoon into the early night hours. Accumulations of the wet snow were generally 3 to 6 inches with lesser amounts across the remainder of northwest Vermont.

Winter Weather in ESSEX, VERMONT
From 20-MAR-02 15:00:00 to 20-MAR-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 20-MAR-02 15:00:00 to 20-MAR-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Weather in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 20-MAR-02 15:00:00 to 20-MAR-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front that moved across southeast Michigan during the evening of the 12th.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in MI WATERS OF LAKE ERIE, LAKE ERIE
From 12-APR-02 17:00:00 to 12-APR-02 17:00:00 (EST)
Location: MONROE HARBOR
Magnitude: 34 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front that moved through southeast Michigan during the evening of the 12th.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE ST CLAIR (U.S. PORTION), LAKE ST CLAIR
From 12-APR-02 17:06:00 to 12-APR-02 17:06:00 (EST)
Location: NEW BALTIMORE
Magnitude: 37 M
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ST CLAIR RIVER, LAKE ST CLAIR
From 12-APR-02 17:06:00 to 12-APR-02 17:06:00 (EST)
Location: ALGONAC
Magnitude: 37 M
Reported by: COASTAL OBSERVING STATION
Lightning in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 12-APR-02 15:00:00 to 12-APR-02 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: BRIGHTON
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A bolt of lightning struck a detached garage setting it ablaze. The garage suffered some sizable damage.
A light mixture of sleet, freezing rain, and a little snow created a few slick spots on roads - mainly on bridges and overpasses.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-02 04:00:00 to 06-FEB-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Weather in NORTHERN PICKENS, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-02 04:00:00 to 06-FEB-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN OCONEE, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-02 04:00:00 to 06-FEB-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Weather in ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 06-FEB-02 04:00:00 to 06-FEB-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A light mixture of sleet, freezing rain, and a little snow created a few slick spots on roads - mainly on bridges and overpasses.

Winter Weather in HABERSHAM, GEORGIA
From 06-FEB-02 04:00:00 to 06-FEB-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Weather in STEPHENS, GEORGIA
From 06-FEB-02 04:00:00 to 06-FEB-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Weather in FRANKLIN, GEORGIA
From 06-FEB-02 04:00:00 to 06-FEB-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Weather in HART, GEORGIA
From 06-FEB-02 04:00:00 to 06-FEB-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Winter Weather in RABUN, GEORGIA
From 06-FEB-02 04:00:00 to 06-FEB-02 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
A moist Pacific storm system moved into the mountains of western Colorado, producing widespread 6 to 12 inch amounts of snow in the mountains. However, observers on the Grand Mesa reported 12 to 18 inches and Durango Mountain resort received 16 inches in a 36 hour period.

Heavy Snow in ROAN AND TAVAPUTS PLATEAUS, COLORADO
From 16-MAR-02 00:00:00 to 17-MAR-02 12:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in GRAND AND BATTLEMENT MESAS, COLORADO
From 16-MAR-02 00:00:00 to 17-MAR-02 12:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in WEST ELK AND SAWATCH MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 16-MAR-02 00:00:00 to 17-MAR-02 12:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 16-MAR-02 00:00:00 to 17-MAR-02 12:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 16-MAR-02 00:00:00 to 17-MAR-02 12:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
A storm system moved into southern Canada Saturday, March 9th. The associated strong cold front moved across the area during the early morning hours of March 10th. Strong winds were associated with this low pressure system and strong cold front during the early morning of March 10th. Trees and power lines were reported blown down countywide, with numerous homes without power.

High Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 10-MAR-02 01:30:00 to 10-MAR-02 02:30:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY
A storm system moved into southern Canada Saturday, March 9th. The associated strong cold front moved across the area during the early morning hours of March 10th. Strong winds were associated with this low pressure system and strong cold front during the early morning of March 10th. Trees were blown down in the Middlesex area. In addition, power was out in the towns of Warren, Waitsfield and Fayston.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 10-MAR-02 02:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 03:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Due to lack of rainfall and water shortages, moderate to severe drought conditions continue to persist over Deep South Texas. Rainfall during the month of March averaged a quarter of an inch or less, and year to date departures from normal have already exceeded 3 inches at some locations.  Some irrigation districts have been placed on alert for possible water shortages.  This continues to be a serious long term concern for Deep South Texas.

Drought in CAMERON, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-02 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in WILLACY, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-02 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in KENEDY, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-02 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BROOKS, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-02 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HIDALGO, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-02 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in JIM HOGG, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-02 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in STARR, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-02 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in ZAPATA, TEXAS
From 01-MAR-02 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-02 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Six to twelve inches of snow fell in the area. The greatest amounts were just inland from Lake Superior with 12 inches reported near Finland, 11" at Duluth, Silver Bay, and near Two Harbors.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN AITKIN, MINNESOTA
From 07-MAR-02 12:00:00 to 08-MAR-02 03:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN ST. LOUIS / CARLTON, MINNESOTA
From 07-MAR-02 15:00:00 to 08-MAR-02 04:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in PINE, MINNESOTA
From 07-MAR-02 14:00:00 to 08-MAR-02 03:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA
From 07-MAR-02 15:00:00 to 08-MAR-02 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN LAKE / NORTH SHORE, MINNESOTA
From 07-MAR-02 15:00:00 to 08-MAR-02 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN COOK / NORTH SHORE, MINNESOTA
From 07-MAR-02 15:00:00 to 08-MAR-02 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN CASS, MINNESOTA
From 07-MAR-02 15:00:00 to 08-MAR-02 04:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in CROW WING, MINNESOTA
From 07-MAR-02 12:00:00 to 08-MAR-02 03:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN AITKIN, MINNESOTA
From 07-MAR-02 12:00:00 to 08-MAR-02 03:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN COOK / NORTHERN LAKE, MINNESOTA
From 07-MAR-02 15:00:00 to 08-MAR-02 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
An unseasonably strong cold front approached Iowa from the northwest during the early morning hours of the 24th.  Southerly  winds ahead of the front drew moisture north from the Gulf of Mexico.  Surface dew point temperatures rose into the mid 50s to around 60.  The atmosphere became unstable as a result, however a cap was in place aloft limiting convection through most of the night.  Elevated convection took place just behind the cold front shortly before sunrise in northwest Iowa.  Some of the storms became severe.  Much of the severe weather occurred from west central Iowa into the south central counties.  An old warm frontal boundary was in place from northwest into south central Iowa.  This boundary enhanced the convection.  Much of the severe weather was in the form of hail.  High winds were reported in Monroe and Mahaska County from one of the stronger clusters of storms.  A semi-tractortrailer truck was blown of of U.S. Highway 63 five miles south of Cedar in Mahaska County.  Another semi-tractortrailer truck was blown off of Highway 63 just north of Eddyville in Mahaska County.  The storms continued to intensify as the heating of the day took place, however they moved east of the Des Moines CWA by that time.

Thunderstorm Wind in APPANOOSE, IOWA
From 24-APR-02 09:55:00 to 24-APR-02 09:55:00 (CST)
Location: MORAVIA
Magnitude: 50 E
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Hail in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 24-APR-02 10:01:00 to 24-APR-02 10:01:00 (CST)
Location: EDDYVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 24-APR-02 09:45:00 to 24-APR-02 09:45:00 (CST)
Location: EDDYVILLE
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Hail in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 24-APR-02 06:30:00 to 24-APR-02 06:30:00 (CST)
Location: FONDA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, IOWA
From 24-APR-02 10:05:00 to 24-APR-02 10:05:00 (CST)
Location: ALBIA
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in WAPELLO, IOWA
From 24-APR-02 10:24:00 to 24-APR-02 10:24:00 (CST)
Location: OTTUMWA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, IOWA
From 24-APR-02 09:51:00 to 24-APR-02 09:51:00 (CST)
Location: ALBIA
Magnitude: 52 E
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Hail in MAHASKA, IOWA
From 24-APR-02 09:57:00 to 24-APR-02 09:57:00 (CST)
Location: CEDAR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 24-APR-02 06:23:00 to 24-APR-02 06:23:00 (CST)
Location: FONDA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHASKA, IOWA
From 24-APR-02 09:56:00 to 24-APR-02 09:56:00 (CST)
Location: CEDAR
Magnitude: 56 E
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in POCAHONTAS, IOWA
From 24-APR-02 06:32:00 to 24-APR-02 06:32:00 (CST)
Location: FONDA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
A strong weather system produced high winds across a large part of southeastern Colorado.  The highest wind gusts were between 58 mph and 74 mph in southeastern Colorado...the highest being 74 mph at Ramah in northeastern El Paso county.  Isolated high winds were also noted near La Garita in the northwestern San Luis Valley...where the winds gusted to 79 mph briefly.  In addition to the high winds...brief heavy snowfall occurred over northern El Paso county...which caused local blizzard conditions.

High Wind in KIOWA COUNTY, COLORADO
From 09-FEB-02 09:10:00 to 09-FEB-02 09:10:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 53 M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in CROWLEY AND OTERO COUNTIES/LA JUNTA AND VICINITY, COLORADO
From 09-FEB-02 11:44:00 to 09-FEB-02 11:44:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 53 M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in BACA COUNTY/SPRINGFIELD AND VICINITY, COLORADO
From 09-FEB-02 10:54:00 to 09-FEB-02 10:56:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 57 M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in PROWERS COUNTY/LAMAR AND VICINITY, COLORADO
From 09-FEB-02 14:54:00 to 09-FEB-02 14:54:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in EASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY / E LAS ANIMAS / NE HUERFANO, COLORADO
From 09-FEB-02 10:00:00 to 09-FEB-02 10:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in BENT COUNTY/LAS ANIMAS AND VICINITY, COLORADO
From 09-FEB-02 10:00:00 to 09-FEB-02 10:00:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

High Wind in NORTHERN SAN LUIS VALLEY/DEL NORTE AND VICINITY, COLORADO
From 09-FEB-02 05:10:00 to 09-FEB-02 05:10:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 69 M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY/COLORADO SPRINGS AND VICINITY, COLORADO
From 09-FEB-02 11:34:00 to 09-FEB-02 11:34:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 63 M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY/MONUMENT RIDGE, COLORADO
From 09-FEB-02 10:25:00 to 09-FEB-02 10:25:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 67 M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in PUEBLO AND EASTERN FREMONT COUNTIES/PUEBLO AND VICINITY, COLORADO
From 09-FEB-02 16:35:00 to 09-FEB-02 16:35:00 (MST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Flood in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 31-JAN-02 11:00:00 to 31-JAN-02 12:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

Minor flooding due to heavy rains, occurred on the Lamine River near Otterville.
High Wind in GARRETT, MARYLAND
From 01-FEB-02 14:00:00 to 01-FEB-02 19:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

High winds from the northwest following a cold frontal passage downed numerous trees and power lines across the county.  Locations most affected were Oakland, Savage River State Park, and the Deep Creek Lake area.
A moist Pacific storm moved through eastern Utah, producing heavy snow in the mountains of northeast Utah. Automated Snotel sites reported 6 to 12 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 16-MAR-02 00:00:00 to 17-MAR-02 12:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heavy Snow in TAVAPUTS PLATEAU, UTAH
From 16-MAR-02 00:00:00 to 17-MAR-02 12:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
The storm started out as freezing rain which continued for most of the night with accumulations of 1/8" to 1/2" of glaze.  By early morning the freezing rain changed to snow. Snow accumulations ranged from 6 to 14 inches. The Bayfield area had 9 inches of snow while Cornucopia had 14 inches.

Heavy Snow in DOUGLAS, WISCONSIN
From 07-MAR-02 15:00:00 to 08-MAR-02 09:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in BAYFIELD, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-02 21:00:00 to 09-MAR-02 16:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in ASHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-02 23:00:00 to 09-MAR-02 16:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in IRON, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-02 23:00:00 to 09-MAR-02 16:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in PRICE, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-02 23:00:00 to 09-MAR-02 16:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Fog lowered visibility to between 50 and 100 feet in the Fountain Valley area.

Dense Fog in W/S ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 06-FEB-02 21:10:00 to 07-FEB-02 09:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Visibility near zero in National City.

Dense Fog in X W SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 08-FEB-02 02:50:00 to 08-FEB-02 02:50:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Two funnel clouds were  observed, one was five miles west of the Encino Power plant, the other 2 miles further to the south.

Funnel Cloud in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 17-FEB-02 13:22:00 to 17-FEB-02 13:22:00 (PST)
Location: (CRQ)PALOMAR ARPT CA
Reported by: AIRPLANE PILOT
Heavy Rain in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 10-FEB-02 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-02 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: WEST PALM BEACH
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Three to five inches of rain fell between 10 am and 2 pm with nine inches measured at Lake Worth ina 38-hour period.  A woman drove her vehicle into a canal and drowned when her car was swept away.
Thunderstorm Wind in PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
From 23-FEB-02 14:37:00 to 23-FEB-02 14:37:00 (EST)
Location: PALM SPGS
Magnitude: 58 E
Reported by: UNKNOWN

A SKYWARN spotter reported large tree branches down in his yard.
Winter Storm in NIOBRARA, WYOMING
From 07-FEB-02 16:00:00 to 09-FEB-02 16:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A strong winter storm brought high winds and snow to much of southeast Wyoming, producingblizzard-like conditions in many areas.  Snowfall amounts were generally from 1 to 4 inches, but winds gusted over 50 mph in many areas, creating widespread blowing and drifting snow.Gusts as high as 74 mph were recorded at Warren AFB on the west side of Cheyenne, WY, with gusts to 73 mph near Arlington, WY.  Interstate 80 was closed from Rawlins to the Nebraskaborder along with other roads over eastern Wyoming.  Scattered power outages occurred in Cheyenne, WY.
Blowing dust dropped visibility to near zero as winds gusted over 40 mph in advance of a cold front.

Dust Storm in C RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 17-FEB-02 13:54:00 to 17-FEB-02 19:53:00 (PST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Dust Storm in C SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 17-FEB-02 14:00:00 to 17-FEB-02 18:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Strong high pressure moved into Eastern North Carolina during the evening hours of February 4th creating sustained winds along the coast of 40 to 50 mph. No damage was reported.

High Wind in EASTERN HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-FEB-02 20:00:00 to 04-FEB-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 53 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in EASTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-FEB-02 20:00:00 to 04-FEB-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 48 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-FEB-02 20:00:00 to 04-FEB-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 42 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-FEB-02 20:00:00 to 04-FEB-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 34 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-FEB-02 20:00:00 to 04-FEB-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 36 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, INDIANA
From 20-FEB-02 12:45:00 to 20-FEB-02 12:45:00 (EST)
Location: NEW ALBANY
Magnitude: 75 E
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds blew over a mobile home. One occupant was injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARRISON, INDIANA
From 20-FEB-02 12:35:00 to 20-FEB-02 12:35:00 (EST)
Location: LANESVILLE
Magnitude: 75 E
Property damage: 60K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A mobile home was overturned. Several porches were blown off.
Two out-of-bounds skiers triggered a soft-slab avalanche east of the Telluride Ski Area at an elevation of 11,800 feet. The slide traveled 2200 vertical feet, killing one person and seriously injuring another. The victim was not recovered until weeks later, as debris at the bottom of the slide was estimated to be 30 feet deep and hardpacked.

Avalanche in NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 15-MAR-02 13:15:00 to 15-MAR-02 13:20:00 (MST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Avalanche in ANCHORAGE MUNI TO BIRD CREEK, ALASKA
From 01-APR-02 09:00:00 to 01-APR-02 21:00:00 (AST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

3 men snowshoeing in the mountains adjacent to Eagle River were caught in an avalanche.  One escaped.
High Wind in MATANUSKA VALLEY, ALASKA
From 03-APR-02 11:00:00 to 04-APR-02 22:00:00 (AST)
Magnitude: 58 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong northeast "Matanuska" winds were observed around the Wasilla/Palmer area Wednesday and Thursday.  Gusts peaked at 67 mph between midnight and 12:30 am AST Thursday.  Strong northeast winds were also reported around Palmer. Visibilities at the Palmer airport were reported as low as 2 miles in blowing dust.
High Wind in MATANUSKA VALLEY, ALASKA
From 02-APR-02 22:00:00 to 04-APR-02 04:00:00 (AST)
Magnitude: 59 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Gusty northeast "Matanuska" winds to 67 mph were recorded at the Wasilla Fire Station.  Winds below 10 mph were reported just prior to the onset of 60+ mph gusts at 12:30 am ADT, however gusts approaching 60 mph were recorded early Wednesday evening.  At 5 am Thursday, gusts briefly reached 68 mph.
High Wind in EASTERN ALEUTIANS, ALASKA
From 14-APR-02 17:00:00 to 14-APR-02 20:00:00 (AST)
Magnitude: 62 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A frontal system, associated with a moderate 986 mb low northwest of the Pribilofs Sunday, brought gusty westerly winds to the Unalaska/Dutch Harbor area.  Peak gusts out of the west reached 71 mph around Dutch Harbor between 6 pm AST and 9 pm AST Sunday.  Winds diminished below 60 mph after 9 pm AST Sunday.
High Wind in WESTERN ALEUTIANS, ALASKA
From 13-APR-02 15:21:00 to 13-APR-02 21:09:00 (AST)
Magnitude: 58 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A 982 mb low moved into the extreme western Bering Sea from a position just east of the Kamchatka Peninsula Saturday.  Gusty southwesterly winds were observed on the southeast quadrant of the low.  Gusts reached 67 mph at Adak and 66 mph at Shemya.  At Atka, peak winds only reached 47 mph from the system.
A group of backcountry skiers triggered a large soft-slab avalanche about four miles south of Ashcroft at an elevation of 11,000 feet. The avalanche was estimated to be 600 to 800 feet across and traveled 300 to 400 vertical feet. One person was buried and killed, two others injured and two were buried, but not hurt.

Avalanche in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 14-MAR-02 14:55:00 to 14-MAR-02 15:00:00 (MST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Hail in COLUMBIA, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-02 13:10:00 to 31-MAR-02 13:10:00 (EST)
Location: EVANS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported 1 inch hail in Evans.

Hail in COLUMBIA, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-02 13:10:00 to 31-MAR-02 13:10:00 (EST)
Location: EVANS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

TV 26 meteorologist reported 2 inch hail.

Hail in MCDUFFIE, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-02 12:45:00 to 31-MAR-02 12:45:00 (EST)
Location: THOMSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: POST OFFICE

Post Office reported 1 inch hail in Thomson.

Hail in RICHMOND, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-02 13:38:00 to 31-MAR-02 13:38:00 (EST)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported golf ball size hail in west Augusta.

Hail in RICHMOND, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-02 14:20:00 to 31-MAR-02 14:20:00 (EST)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

General public reported dime size hail in Augusta.

Hail in RICHMOND, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-02 13:30:00 to 31-MAR-02 13:30:00 (EST)
Location: AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter reported 3/4 inch hail in Augusta.