A strong and vigorous upper low moved across the Rockies and brought strong winds and heavy snow to the Oklahoma panhandle. No fatalities were reported...however one woman was injured in Cimarron county when she became stranded in her home and had to be transported to a hospital in Boise City. State of Emergencies were issued for both Cimarron and Texas counties. The worst hit area was near the Oklahoma and Colorado state line in the vicinity of State Highway 287 where twenty familes were stranded in four feet of snow and snow drifts of twenty feet! Western Cimarron county was hard hit as rescue teams were able to dig five families out of the snow around the Wheeless area and rescue drivers whose car batteries would not start. The Oklahoma National Guard assisted in hay drops for cattle that were stranded by the heavy snow. The Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives reported about twenty thousand customers were without power.

Winter Storm in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
From 28-DEC-06 18:00:00 to 30-DEC-06 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 7.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four inches of snow was measured in Texhoma along with one quarter inch of freezing rain.

Blizzard in CIMARRON, OKLAHOMA
From 29-DEC-06 16:36:00 to 30-DEC-06 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Oklahoma Mesonet three miles south southeast of Boise City reported visibilities less than or equal to one quarter of a mile...sustained wind gusts in excess of thirty-five miles an hour...and heavy snow. Numerous cattle were lost in the storm.

Ice Storm in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
From 28-DEC-06 18:00:00 to 30-DEC-06 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported one quarter of an inch of ice and the electricity was completely out in Hooker.

Heavy Snow in CIMARRON, OKLAHOMA
From 28-DEC-06 18:00:00 to 30-DEC-06 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Twelve inches of snow was measured in Keyes and also the electricity was completely out in Keyes and Boise City.

Heavy Snow in CIMARRON, OKLAHOMA
From 28-DEC-06 18:00:00 to 30-DEC-06 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Cimarron County Sheriff's Office estimated seven inches of snow on the ground in Boise City.

Heavy Snow in CIMARRON, OKLAHOMA
From 28-DEC-06 18:00:00 to 30-DEC-06 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eight inches of snow was estimated in Griggs with snow drifts of five feet.

Heavy Snow in CIMARRON, OKLAHOMA
From 28-DEC-06 18:00:00 to 30-DEC-06 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Twelve inches of snow was estimated along with five to six foot drifts in Kenton. Electricity was reported out in Kenton.

Heavy Snow in CIMARRON, OKLAHOMA
From 28-DEC-06 18:00:00 to 30-DEC-06 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Fourteen inches of snow was measured at Boise City along with snow drifts of five feet.

Heavy Snow in CIMARRON, OKLAHOMA
From 28-DEC-06 18:00:00 to 30-DEC-06 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow was estimated to be six to eight inches fifteen miles northwest of Boise City along with three foot drifts. Roads were reported to be impassable.