A Winter Storm Warning was issued for California zones CAZ080/081/082/083/084/085 above 2000 feet on 12/28/03 at 0315 PST and expired on 12/29/03 at 1830 PST.  The observations above verified the warning, which likely should have included all elevations above 1000 feet or so.  Snow observations at high altitudes indicated the event occurred from 1200 PST on 12/28 to 1200 PST on 12/29.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST SISKIYOU AND NORTHWEST MODOC COUNTIES, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 11:08:00 to 29-DEC-03 11:08:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY20 in Tulelake reported 4 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 16:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 16:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The Copco Dam cooperative observer recorded a 24 hour snow total of 10 inches, ending at 1600 PST on 12/29.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 17:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 17:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The Mt. Shasta City cooperative observer recorded a 24 hour snow total of 22 inches, ending at 1700 PST on 12/29.  Two inches were recorded the previous day, for a storm total of 24 inches.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST SISKIYOU AND NORTHWEST MODOC COUNTIES, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 10:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 10:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY18 in Dorris reported 9 inches of snow in 24 hours.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 11:06:00 to 29-DEC-03 11:06:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY02 in Etna reported 13 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST SISKIYOU AND NORTHWEST MODOC COUNTIES, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 11:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 11:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY11 in MacDoel reported 6 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 08:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The Fort Jones cooperative observer recorded a 24 hour snow total of 18 inches, ending at 0800 on 12/29.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 08:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The Happy Camp cooperative observer recorded a 24 hour snow total of 10 inches, ending at 0800 PST on 12/29.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 08:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The Yreka cooperative observer recorded a 24 hour snow total of 18 inches, ending at 0800 PST on 12/29.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 08:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY05 in Weed reported 20 inches of snow in 24 hours.

Heavy Snow in MODOC COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 08:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter MO33 in Lookout reported 10 inches of snow overnight.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 09:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 09:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY70 in McCloud reported 23 inches of snow in 21 hours.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 08:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The Dunsmuir cooperative observer reported a 24 hour snow total of 18 inches, ending at 0800 PST on 12/29.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 11:08:00 to 29-DEC-03 11:08:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY23 in Fort Jones reported 23 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 11:10:00 to 29-DEC-03 11:10:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY48 in Scott's Bar reported 6 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in MODOC COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 18:45:00 to 29-DEC-03 18:45:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter MO15 in Lookout reported 10 inches of snow in 24 hours.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 16:30:00 to 29-DEC-03 16:30:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY100 in Happy Camp reported 9.5 inches of snow in 24 hours.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST SISKIYOU AND NORTHWEST MODOC COUNTIES, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 11:13:00 to 29-DEC-03 11:13:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY59 in Dorris reported 8 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 28-DEC-03 08:15:00 to 28-DEC-03 08:15:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY07 in Fort Jones reported 6 inches of snow in 4 hours.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST SISKIYOU AND NORTHWEST MODOC COUNTIES, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 11:09:00 to 29-DEC-03 11:09:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY42 in Macdoel reported 7 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 05:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 05:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY84 in Yreka reported 23 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 05:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 05:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY84 in Yreka reported 23 inches of snow overnight.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 07:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 07:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY49 in Mt. Shasta City reported 18 inches of snow in 12 hours.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 11:14:00 to 29-DEC-03 11:14:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY82 in Mt. Shasta City reported 21 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 11:15:00 to 29-DEC-03 11:15:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY88 in Happy Camp reported 6 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 11:16:00 to 29-DEC-03 11:16:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY89 in Sawyer's Bar reported 2-3 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in MODOC COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 12:54:00 to 29-DEC-03 12:54:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter MO07 in Adin reported 7-8 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 11:16:00 to 29-DEC-03 11:16:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY03 in Dunsmuir reported 25 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 11:12:00 to 29-DEC-03 11:12:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY37 in Fort Jones reported 20 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 17:45:00 to 29-DEC-03 17:45:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY94 in Weed reported 18 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 1200 PST on 12/29, and 2 more inches from 1200-1800 PST on 12/29.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 11:11:00 to 29-DEC-03 11:11:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY50 in Happy Camp reported 7 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 11:12:00 to 29-DEC-03 11:12:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Spotter SY47 in Hornbrook reported 10 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-DEC-03 08:00:00 to 29-DEC-03 08:00:00 (PST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The McCloud cooperative observer recorded a 24 hour snow total of 30 inches, ending at 0800 PST on 12/29.