sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Approaching low pressure strengthened the pressure gradient across Wyoming producing damaging wind gusts.  Minor damage to a gas station was reported in Cody where a wind gust to 68 mph was recorded on the west side of town.  Another gust to 68 mph was measured farther south in the Rattlesnake Range in Fremont County.

High Wind in CODY FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-08 12:45:00 to 04-MAR-08 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in GREEN MOUNTAINS & RATTLESNAKE RANGE, WYOMING
From 03-MAR-08 14:30:00 to 04-MAR-08 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet
Strong winds and dry conditions contributed to many small fires around the county.

Wildfire in HORRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 13:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Newspaper

Several fires occurred over the county due to the windy and dry conditions.  About 60 homes in Conway were briefly evacuated. Closer to the coast, twelve small buildings, including at least one business and an unknown number of homes and sheds, sustained fire and smoke damage.
A noreaster moved up the coast southeast of Cape Cod and spread snow across much of Massachusetts, northern Connecticut, Rhode Island, and southern New Hampshire.

Heavy Snow in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 22-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 23-FEB-08 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy Snow in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 22-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 23-FEB-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer
As a low pressure system moved across the region, some thunderstorms became strong and produced wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CAMERON LA TO HIGH IS TX OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-FEB-08 23:15:00 to 16-FEB-08 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUTH OF SABINE RIVER
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An offshore platform recorded a 53 mph wind gust.
Convergence lines well ahead of a cold front led to waterspout formation over the Atlantic waters of Southeast Florida.

Waterspout in DEERFIELD BEACH TO OCEAN REEF FL, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 15-NOV-08 10:40:00 to 15-NOV-08 10:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOVERNMENT CUT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters observed a waterspout about 10 miles east of Key Biscayne. Showers associated with the waterspout were moving north at 15 mph.
A low pressure system tracked east from northern Pennsylvania to just south of Long Island during Wednesday, December 31st, before intensifying rapidly and moving northeast off the New England coast by Thursday morning on January 1st.
As this low moved east, a swath of moderate to locally heavy snowfall fell across western Massachusetts, with amounts ranging from 5 to 10 inches. The heaviest snow coincided with the morning commute, creating treacherous travel conditions, and forcing many businesses to close, or have delayed openings. Most schools were already closed for the Holiday break.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
From 31-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A low pressure system tracked east from northern Pennsylvania to just south of Long Island during Wednesday, December 31st, before intensifying rapidly and moving northeast off the New England coast by Thursday morning on January 1st.
As this low moved east, a swath of moderate snowfall fell across northwest Connecticut, with amounts ranging from 4 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow coincided with the morning commute, creating treacherous travel conditions, and forcing many businesses to close, or have delayed openings. Most schools were already closed for the Holiday break.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 31-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 31-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Gusty southwest wind of 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 73 mph materialized along U.S. Highway 287 and surrounding areas of Fremont and Natrona counties.  A strong pressure gradient across Wyoming led to the development of the hazardous wind.

High Wind in GREEN MOUNTAINS & RATTLESNAKE RANGE, WYOMING
From 08-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 08-JAN-08 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet
Two skiers were caught in an avalanche near Cache Peak about eight miles southeast of Jackson.  The slide knocked both skiers from their feet and slammed one against a tree, breaking his leg.  The partner of the injured skier used a cell phone to call for help.  Darkness prevented the pair from being rescued by helicopter.  Thus, the skiers were transported out of the wilderness approximately seven hours after the slide occurred.

Avalanche in TETON & GROS VENTRE MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 12-JAN-08 16:20:00 to 12-JAN-08 16:20:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper
An upper level low moved across Wyoming bringing widespread snow.  The heaviest snowfall occurred in the Teton and Gros Ventre ranges where 12 to 19 inches were observed.

Winter Storm in TETON & GROS VENTRE MOUNTAINS, WYOMING
From 19-JAN-08 03:00:00 to 20-JAN-08 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet
A strong northerly pressure gradient produced strong and gusty north winds across the Santa Monica Mountains.

High Wind in SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS RECREATION AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 05-NOV-08 19:36:00 to 05-NOV-08 19:36:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The RAWS sensor at Malibu Hills reported north winds gusting to 59 MPH.
A storm in the eastern Bering Sea produced strong east wind along with snow through Portage Valley that resulted in a blizzard.

Blizzard in WRN P.W. SND & KENAI MTNS, ALASKA
From 15-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 15-JAN-08 09:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The low visibility coupled with strong wind and snow reported resulted in concluding visibilities in Portage Valley were near zero.
An intense storm in the Bering Sea produced snow and strong wind over the Kuskokwim Delta that resulted in a Blizzard across the region.

Blizzard in KUSKOKWIM DELTA, ALASKA
From 15-JAN-08 00:30:00 to 15-JAN-08 04:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
An intense storm moved into the Bering Sea on the 18th. High wind in advance of this storm blew through portions of the Aleutians, then moved to the Bristol Bay Coast and eventually hit the south central portion of Alaska on the 20th. A secondary front wrapped around this storm and produced another shot of high wind along the Anchorage Hillside on the 21st.

High Wind in ANCHORAGE MUNI TO BIRD CREEK, ALASKA
From 21-JAN-08 21:00:00 to 22-JAN-08 01:00:00 (AKST-9)
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
A cold front pushed through on February 3, 2008. There was enough moisture and instability in place for a few hail producing thunderstorms.

Hail in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 03-FEB-08 10:41:00 to 03-FEB-08 10:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON MEM ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 03-FEB-08 11:55:00 to 03-FEB-08 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SZL)WHITEMAN AFB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
Cold air pouring over the relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes produced snowbands across portions of Hamilton and northern Herkimer Counties, beginning early Monday morning on November 10th, and ending early Tuesday morning on November 11th.
Localized snowfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches occurred within this band, which mainly fell near and north of Route 28.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 10-NOV-08 05:00:00 to 11-NOV-08 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Lake Effect snowband produced 3 to 6 inches of snowfall across northern Herkimer County, with the highest amounts north of Route 28.

Winter Weather in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 10-NOV-08 05:00:00 to 11-NOV-08 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Lake Effect snowband produced 3 to 6 inches of snowfall across northern Hamilton County, with the highest amounts occurring mainly north of Route 28.
A line of thunderstorms moved across the region during the evening of the 27th. A few of the storms produced strong winds with a couple reaching severe limits.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-08 19:55:00 to 27-DEC-08 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACK HAWK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple trees were blown down along Highway 17.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-08 20:15:00 to 27-DEC-08 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAWYER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A few trees were blown down along I-55.
A weak shortwave interacted with an unstable airmass to produce a few thunderstorms over the northern Piedmont of central North Carolina. One of the storm became severe, producing wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-AUG-08 18:00:00 to 06-AUG-08 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SILER CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Severe straight line winds knocked down several trees just to the east of Siler City. Trees were reported down south of Highway 64 on Arthur Teague Road. Several trees were reported down on power lines on Silk Hope Road north of Highway 64.
A winter storm brought a mixture of freezing rain, sleet and snow to much of east central and southeast Illinois on the 21st.  Most of the accumulations were minor, but four tenths of an inch of ice accumulated from the freezing rain over Clay county.

Ice Storm in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 21-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 22-FEB-08 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four tenths of an inch of ice accumulation was reported from freezing rain.
A storm system brought heavy snows to the area February 5, through February 6, 2008. Four to seven inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in DONIPHAN, KANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 08:00:00 to 06-FEB-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four to seven inches of snow fell across the county.

Heavy Snow in ATCHISON, KANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 08:00:00 to 06-FEB-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four to seven inches of snow was reported across the county.

Heavy Snow in LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
From 05-FEB-08 08:00:00 to 06-FEB-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four to seven inches of snow fell across the county.
A winter storm deposited up to six inches of snow across extreme eastern Kansas.

Winter Storm in LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS
From 16-FEB-08 21:00:00 to 17-FEB-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to six inches of snow was reported across northern portions of the county. There was blowing and drifting snow.
On February 8-9, a winter storm moved east across North Central Idaho and produced heavy snowfall. The build up of snow on the mountains caused it to become unstable and produce avalanches.

Avalanche in SOUTHERN CLEARWATER MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 10-FEB-08 15:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two avalanches were reported along Highway 12. The first, at mile marker 133.79, covered the highway with 3 to 4 feet of debris and snow. The second, at mile marker 132.48, covered the highway with 23 feet of snow, large trees and debris.
A winter storm produced a band of 6-10 inches of snow from extreme eastern Colorado into northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska.  Cheyenne county Colorado received 6-7 inches of snow in the eastern half of the county from Kit Carson to Cheyenne Wells and Arapahoe.

Heavy Snow in CHEYENNE COUNTY, COLORADO
From 04-FEB-08 20:00:00 to 05-FEB-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer
A winter storm produced a band of 6-10 inches of snow from extreme eastern Colorado into northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska.  County snow totals in Nebraska include: Dundy 5-8, Hitchcock 5-8, Red Willow 6-8.

Heavy Snow in DUNDY, NEBRASKA
From 05-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 05-FEB-08 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in HITCHCOCK, NEBRASKA
From 05-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 05-FEB-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in RED WILLOW, NEBRASKA
From 05-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 05-FEB-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer
Heavy rainfall, combined with snowmelt led to isolated minor flooding in east central Ulster County during Thursday December 25th. The water levels gradually receded by Monday morning on December 29th.

Heavy Rain in ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 25-DEC-08 15:30:00 to 29-DEC-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PALTZ
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The combination of heavy rain and snowmelt led to isolated minor flooding of Springtown Road, between Kleine Kill Drive, and Dug Road in New Paltz, forcing this portion of the road to be closed.
The road was closed at approximately 1530 LST on December 25th, and reopened by 0700 LST on December 29th.
A low pressure system tracked east from northern Pennsylvania to just south of Long Island during Wednesday, December 31st, before intensifying rapidly and moving northeast off the New England coast by Thursday morning on January 1st.
As this low moved east, a swath of moderate snowfall fell across southern Vermont, with amounts ranging from 4 to 8 inches. The heaviest snow coincided with the morning commute, creating treacherous travel conditions, and forcing many businesses to close, or have delayed openings. Most schools were already closed for the Holiday break.

Winter Weather in BENNINGTON, VERMONT
From 31-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in WESTERN WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 31-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in EASTERN WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 31-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 31-DEC-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Colder air surged into the region behind a departing Alberta Clipper.  This kicked off locally heavy lake effect snow downwind of Lake Michigan.  Bellaire, Manton, Lake Ann, and Beulah were among the communties that picked up around 8 inches of snow.

Lake-Effect Snow in BENZIE, MICHIGAN
From 20-NOV-08 07:00:00 to 21-NOV-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Lake-Effect Snow in WEXFORD, MICHIGAN
From 20-NOV-08 07:00:00 to 21-NOV-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lake-Effect Snow in ANTRIM, MICHIGAN
From 20-NOV-08 06:00:00 to 21-NOV-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lake-Effect Snow in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 20-NOV-08 07:00:00 to 21-NOV-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lake-Effect Snow in CHARLEVOIX, MICHIGAN
From 20-NOV-08 11:30:00 to 21-NOV-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A strong cold front approaching the region from the west along with adequate surface based instability resulted in the development of numerous showers and thunderstorms across the area.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SD GA OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 26-FEB-08 15:22:00 to 26-FEB-08 15:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST CATHERINES ISLAND
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

A wind gust of 47 mph was measured at the Grays Reef Buoy 41008.
High Surf and dangerous rip currents buffeted the North Bay Coast, resulting in the death of a young woman.

Rip Current in COASTAL NORTH BAY INCLUDING POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CALIFORNIA
From 12-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 12-JAN-08 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 19 year old woman entered the water at Portuguese Beach in Sonoma Coast State Park after her fiance jumped in to retrieve their dog. She got swept up in a fierce rip current and was swept away to her death. The fiance and dog survived.
A shortwave that brought strong winds to the coast moved inland, bringing strong westerlies to the Cascades of southwest Washington.

High Wind in SOUTH WASHINGTON CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 12-NOV-08 05:00:00 to 12-NOV-08 05:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 66.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong winds estimated based on observed wind gusts at White Pass.
Heavy rainfall, fueled by a tropical moisture source that had origins in the west Pacific, drenched the region over the course of a few days. This heavy rainfall caused flooding along multiple rivers in northwest Oregon.

Flood in WAHKIAKUM, WASHINGTON
From 11-NOV-08 21:00:00 to 12-NOV-08 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: ROSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rains over the Willapa Hills drained into the Grays River, raising the river out of it's banks. This combined with high tides brought flooding to areas in Wahkiakum county, especially around the town of Rosburg.  Flooding in the area closed local roads as well as some evacuations of people from their homes.
A low off of Prince William Sound produced snow and gusty north wind over the Western Prince William Sound region that resulted in blizzard conditions in northern Resurrection Bay.

Blizzard in WRN P.W. SND & KENAI MTNS, ALASKA
From 08-JAN-08 14:20:00 to 09-JAN-08 03:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
An upper level disturbance crossing Colorado on February 8th tightened the mid level pressure gradient, which mixed down to the surface, resulting in isolated high winds in Los Alamos and near Ruidoso.

High Wind in CAPITAN/NORTHERN SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 08-FEB-08 08:30:00 to 08-FEB-08 08:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in NORTHWEST MOUNTAINS INCLUDING JEMEZ, NEW MEXICO
From 08-FEB-08 08:30:00 to 08-FEB-08 08:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS
An intense trough associated with a low pressure system west of Manua had meandered over the islands on a period of 12 days. A strong high pressure system south of the islands persisted throughout the period. This had prohibited the low pressure system west of Manua to move southward and allowing the trough to meander over the islands for such period. The episode occurred on the 19th to the 30th of November. The average precipitation recorded at the Pago Pago WSO for the period was above 0.50 inches.

Heavy Rain in TUTUILA, AMERICAN SAMOA
From 24-NOV-08 16:58:00 to 30-NOV-08 17:18:00 (SST-11)
Location: VAITOGI
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Numerous cumulonimbus embedded within the trough were moving southeast along the trough axis on the 28th of November. The Pago Pago WSO recored 1.21 inches of precipitation in less than 30 minutes. Mayors of various villages reported overflow of streams on roads and low lying areas. Debris and pot-holes were the major damages reported by the Department of Public Works. No other damages were reported.
The surface pressure gradient behind a cold front resulted in gusty northwest winds around midnight.  An isolated gust of 59 mph occurred with frontal passage, while most wind gusts remained around 45-50 mph.

High Wind in SHERMAN, KANSAS
From 28-JAN-08 22:00:00 to 29-JAN-08 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
A low pressure area tracekd across east Texas and western Louisiana, creating up to 8 inches of rainfall. This resulted in some flash flooding in the Jasper, TX area.

Flash Flood in JASPER, TEXAS
From 12-NOV-08 00:45:00 to 12-NOV-08 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several homes on Second Street had water enter them after as much as eight inches of rain fell in a short time.

Lightning in HARDIN, TEXAS
From 12-NOV-08 02:30:00 to 12-NOV-08 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUR LAKE
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a church educational building, destroying it.
A strong cold front crossed the eastern Great Lakes late Saturday and early Sunday (16th) and was immediately followed by a strong westerly lake effect event. Initially, very heavy snow was restricted to the higher elevations of Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. Over 20 inches fell by late Sunday night along the ridge tops. East of Lake Ontario, similar activity began on the Tug Hill Sunday morning, with amounts topping a foot by early Monday. A secondary trough crossed the area late Monday and disrupted the lake snows, with winds veering sharply to the north-northwest for Monday night and Tuesday. Multiple bands off Lake Ontario set up later Tuesday and Tuesday night which gradually weakened during Wednesday morning. This second phase brought up to a foot over Cayuga County.  Total snowfall ranged from two feet over the Chautauqua ridge with a maximum of near 30 in Ellicottville and South Dayton. Other reports included: 24��� at Hinsdale, 23��� at Mayville, and 15��� at Jamestown. To the east, the Tug Hill received upwards of two feet during the first phase on the westerly flow with a maximum of 28��� at West Leyden. Other eastern Lake Ontario reports included: 27��� at Constableville and 15��� at Highmarket. The second phase brought 14��� to Fairhaven and 11��� at Oswego.

Lake-Effect Snow in LEWIS, NEW YORK
From 16-NOV-08 18:00:00 to 17-NOV-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lake-Effect Snow in OSWEGO, NEW YORK
From 16-NOV-08 18:00:00 to 17-NOV-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lake-Effect Snow in NORTHERN CAYUGA, NEW YORK
From 17-NOV-08 19:00:00 to 18-NOV-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lake-Effect Snow in CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK
From 16-NOV-08 18:00:00 to 18-NOV-08 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lake-Effect Snow in CATTARAUGUS, NEW YORK
From 16-NOV-08 18:00:00 to 18-NOV-08 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Severe (D2) drought conditions continued through November across southern Price county. The lack of significant precipitation this month led to the persistence of the drought conditions.

Drought in PRICE, WISCONSIN
From 01-NOV-08 15:30:00 to 30-NOV-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations