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A line of thunderstorms moved across southeast Mississippi producing high winds that downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in STONE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-08 23:50:00 to 03-MAR-08 23:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITES CROSSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-MAR-08 23:53:00 to 03-MAR-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHTOWN
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A line of strong thunderstorms moved across the marine area and produced strong winds over 34 knots.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 04-MAR-08 04:13:00 to 04-MAR-08 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENSACOLA PASS
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in PENSACOLA FL TO PASCAGOULA MS OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 04-MAR-08 04:58:00 to 04-MAR-08 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENSACOLA PASS
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS
Strong thunderstorms moved across the Marine area producing winds over 34 knots.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in MOBILE BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 07-MAR-08 02:55:00 to 07-MAR-08 02:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDDLE BAY LIGHT
Magnitude: 37.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet
Elevated severe thunderstorms developed behind a cold front across South Texas.

Hail in NUECES, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-08 20:56:00 to 16-FEB-08 20:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBSTOWN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DUVAL, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-08 19:30:00 to 16-FEB-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAN DIEGO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lots of pea size hail fell, in adddition to a few large hail stones.

Hail in LIVE OAK, TEXAS
From 16-FEB-08 19:10:00 to 16-FEB-08 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWINNEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
A powerful low pressure system moved across central Nebraska and produced very strong winds across much of southeastern Wyoming.

High Wind in CHEYENNE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 02-MAY-08 01:47:00 to 02-MAY-08 10:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Many gusts around 60 mph recorded in Cheyenne with a peak gust of 67 mph. One large tree was reportedly blown down.

High Wind in GOSHEN, WYOMING
From 02-MAY-08 10:30:00 to 02-MAY-08 10:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust recorded at the Torrington airport.
A warm front moved north through Southern New England setting off severe thunderstorms across western and central Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and northern Connecticut.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 01-APR-08 21:25:00 to 01-APR-08 21:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST HARTFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Five inch diameter tree limbs were downed on Burnside Avenue in East Hartford.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 01-APR-08 21:33:00 to 01-APR-08 21:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Six inch diameter trees were downed in Bolton.  Several trees were downed on Box Mountain Road in Vernon.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINDHAM, CONNECTICUT
From 01-APR-08 22:04:00 to 01-APR-08 22:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH GROSVENOR DALE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator recorded a wind gust of 59 mph on a home weather station.  No damage was reported.
Elevated convection developed across Northern Oklahoma and Southern Kansas during the early morning hours of March 17th, 2008.  The elevated convection lead to an isolated strong storm that produced hail.

Hail in WILSON, KANSAS
From 17-MAR-08 05:08:00 to 17-MAR-08 05:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEODESHA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A wildfire burned approximately three hundred acres about twelve miles northwest of Miami Texas just east of Farm to Market Road 283. The wildfire started about 1445 CST and was contained around 1900 CST. Two homes and four other structures were saved and there were no reports of damage or injuries. The cause of the wildfire was determined to be the result of downed transmission lines.

Wildfire in ROBERTS, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-08 14:45:00 to 02-MAR-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
A fast moving storm system raced across the eastern Great Lakes and New England on March 1st. Snow overspread Vermont just after midnight on the 1st and continued until midday before tapering to snow showers. Snow fell heavily at times during the morning with storm total accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in portions of central and eastern Vermont. Some specific snowfall totals included; 11 inches in Waterbury Center (Washington county) and Sutton (Caledonia county), 8 inches in Northfield (Washington county) and Brookfield (Orange county) with 7 inches in Island Pond (Essex county) and Bethel (Windsor county).

Winter Storm in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-08 01:00:00 to 01-MAR-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-08 01:00:00 to 01-MAR-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-08 01:00:00 to 01-MAR-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-08 01:00:00 to 01-MAR-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in ESSEX, VERMONT
From 01-MAR-08 01:00:00 to 01-MAR-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer
A fast moving arctic front swept across the area February 10th. In its wake, very strong west winds and wind gusts ensued over the area. Each county in southeast West Virginia received wind damage.

High Wind in GREENBRIER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-08 10:30:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed throughout the county. There were some trees that fell onto homes and businesses, but only minor damage occurred.

High Wind in MERCER, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-08 16:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed throughout the county.

High Wind in SUMMERS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-08 13:30:00 to 10-FEB-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were downed throughout the county.

High Wind in MONROE, WEST VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-08 14:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed throughout the county.
Flooding continued across Logan County from excessive rainfall on February 5 and 6.

Flood in LOGAN, OHIO
From 07-FEB-08 11:00:00 to 09-FEB-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were flooded and closed in western Logan county, including State Route 235 between Lakeview and State Route 708 and State Route 720 between State Route 235 and US Route 33.  Several evacuations were necessary along the south shore of Indian Lake between Lakeview and Russells Point.
Strong West to Northwest winds occurred behind a cold front.

Strong Wind in PASQUOTANK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-08 14:30:00 to 10-FEB-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust of 46 mph was measured at ECG.
A complex low pressure system over the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys Tuesday afternoon, February 12, lifted northeast into the lower Great Lakes region early Wednesday morning, February 13. As the occluded front approached the east coast Wednesday afternoon, a secondary low developed along the triple point over southern New Jersey, then tracked northeast and off the southern New England coast in the evening. Light to moderate snow broke out across the region Tuesday afternoon. As the cold air eroded with the primary low tracking to the west, the precipitation transitioned to freezing rain during the early morning hours Wednesday. Prior to the changeover, 3 to 6 inches of snow fell, followed by 1/4 to 1/2 inch of ice. Temperatures rose above freezing in the mid to late morning hours with a transition to plain rain.

Winter Storm in PUTNAM, NEW YORK
From 12-FEB-08 14:00:00 to 13-FEB-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 12-FEB-08 14:00:00 to 13-FEB-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Heavy rain caused localized flooding in York County.

Flood in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 20-APR-08 18:00:00 to 20-APR-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANOVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain from a number of thunderstorms crossing the region during the afternoon and early evening caused flooding over Southwest York County. Several roads were flooded and closed. A mudslide was reported in Hanover, along with the development of a sinkhole.
A strong Pacific winter storm system brought high winds to the coastal region northwest Oregon.

High Wind in CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 27-DEC-08 23:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High wind gusts of 56 knots (64 mph) was reported along the central Oregon Coast.
Another area of low pressure tracked across central Indiana into central Ohio. Snow was spread north of the low but remained confined to mainly Putnam, Allen and Van Wert counties where 4 to 6 inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting snow, causing difficult travel.

Winter Storm in PUTNAM, OHIO
From 07-MAR-08 21:30:00 to 08-MAR-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported five to six inches of snow across the county, along with blowing and drifting of the new snow.

Winter Storm in ALLEN, OHIO
From 07-MAR-08 21:30:00 to 08-MAR-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported five to six inches of snow across the county, along with blowing and drifting of the new snow.

Winter Storm in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 07-MAR-08 21:30:00 to 08-MAR-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported five to six inches of snow across the county, along with blowing and drifting of the new snow.
Early season frontal boundary across north Florida produced strong convection across Central Florida.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, FLORIDA
From 14-AUG-08 09:25:00 to 14-AUG-08 09:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: OKAHUMPKA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported a tree blown down on Highway 33.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, FLORIDA
From 14-AUG-08 09:30:00 to 14-AUG-08 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EUSTIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Local law enforcement reported trees blown down on Washington Avenue in Eustis.
The very stormy weather pattern of March slowly began to change by mid-month. The widespread record-setting rainfall events seen in March were responsible for much of the flooding on the Mississippi River in April. Rainfall was still above normal for April, but excessive rainfall was confined to a few locations where storms trained.

Flood in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 30-APR-08 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEBES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Moderate flooding of the Mississippi River occurred. At Thebes, the river remained above flood stage for the entire month of April. The crest in April was 38.94 feet on the 15th. Flood stage at Thebes is 33 feet. Many low-lying areas were flooded, primarily farm fields and woodlands. Low-lying parts of Thebes and Gale were flooded. Mobile homes were relocated out of flooded areas.
Snow melt combined with heavy rain across eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania produced widespread flooding of streams and closing of roads.

Flood in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 04-MAR-08 10:50:00 to 04-MAR-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported basement and street flooding across much of Pittsburgh and the northern suburbs due to storm drains backing up due to heavy rain and snow melt.

Flood in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 05-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 05-MAR-08 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVANS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported flooding of some structures in Evans City.
Very strong West to Northwest winds occurred behind a cold front.

High Wind in HENRICO, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-08 15:55:00 to 10-FEB-08 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust of 63 mph was measured at RIC.

High Wind in MECKLENBURG, VIRGINIA
From 10-FEB-08 15:20:00 to 10-FEB-08 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gust of 62 mph was measured at AVC.
A strong to severe thunderstorm produced gusty winds over portions of the Currituck Sound and Northeast North Carolina Coastal Waters.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in NC-VA BDR TO CURRITUCK BEACH LT OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 18-FEB-08 06:24:00 to 18-FEB-08 06:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: CURRITUCK BEACH LIGHT
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Wind gust of 38 knots was measured at Duck, North Carolina.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CURRITUCK SOUND, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 18-FEB-08 06:01:00 to 18-FEB-08 06:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: CURRITUCK
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust of 46 knots was measured at ECG.
Low pressure moving across the Ohio Valley brought heavy rains of over 2 inches to eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. This brought many streams out of their banks and produced flooding of roads.

Flood in MARSHALL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 19-MAR-08 19:50:00 to 19-MAR-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMERON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported Middle Grave, Big Grave, and Fish Creeks flooding county roads. Cameron High School also flooded.
Another cold storm system brought a quick round of locally heavy snow accumulations to parts of the Willamette Valley.

Heavy Snow in GREATER  PORTLAND METRO AREA, OREGON
From 22-DEC-08 01:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 14:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Locally heavy snow fell over parts of the northern Willamette Valley with reports of 6 to 10 inches in parts of Oregon City and the Gladstone areas.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON
From 22-DEC-08 01:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 13:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Locally heavy snow fell over parts of the central Willamette Valley with reports of 4 to 7 inches in a few areas.
Low pressure formed over the southern Plains.  A polar cold front had moved south across Iowa during the previous day and had become stationary from the Ohio River Valley, southwest through Missouri, into the low in Oklahoma.  The surface low moved into central Missouri by the afternoon of the 27th.  Strong over running developed during the day on the 26th, and continued into the 27th.  Bands of snow, with embedded thunderstorms, set up over Iowa.  With warm ground temperatures the snow was slow to stick, but did accumulate on grassy areas.  Two to 5 inches of snow was common from southeast of Sioux Falls, SD, through Fort Dodge, toward Dubuque.  A small area of heavier snow centered over southern Webster County.  Six inches was measured about 3 miles east of Gowrie in Webster County.  The snow did not result in major travel problems as much of it melted on road surfaces during the daylight hours.

Heavy Snow in WEBSTER, IOWA
From 27-MAR-08 05:00:00 to 27-MAR-08 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Strong warm air advection was in place over Iowa as low pressure intensified over the southern Plains.  A polar cold front extended from the Ohio River Valley, southwest through Missouri, into the low.  Elevated thunderstorms formed over southern Iowa during the overnight and early morning hours of the 27th.  Many of them produced one quarter to one half inch diameter hail.  One of the storms became severe over Mahaska County and produced one inch diameter hail northeast of Pella.

Hail in MAHASKA, IOWA
From 27-MAR-08 07:25:00 to 27-MAR-08 07:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEORIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One inch diameter hail was reported by KCCI TV.
Severe thunderstorms developed across south Mississippi in advance of a strong upper level disturbance and an assoicated cold front.

Tornado in HARRISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 11:37:00 to 12-FEB-08 11:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULFPORT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A weak tornado was observed briefly touching down in the vicinity of Interstate 10 and Canal Boulevard causing no damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMITE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:56:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm winds damaged the roof of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:15:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on a house.

Tornado in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:21:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COMB
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A weak tornado was observed briefly touching down causing no damage between Highways 44 and 570.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:23:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COMB
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of the roof was ripped off of a school on Highway 44.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEARL RIVER, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:06:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSROADS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEARL RIVER, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:35:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down along Interstate 59 from the Hillsdale exit to Poplarville and along U.S. Highway 11 north of Picayune.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 15:45:00 to 12-FEB-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANCLEAVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down at various locations across the county.
A low pressure system tracked into the Ohio Valley overnight on the 25th and into the 26th. Widespread precipitation was found ahead of it, with a rain-snow line noted north of I-70.

Winter Storm in MERCER, OHIO
From 26-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter in Rockford measured 4.5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in AUGLAIZE, OHIO
From 26-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county garage in Wapakoneta measured 4 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in HARDIN, OHIO
From 26-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 26-FEB-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The county garage in Ada measured 4 inches of snow.
One day after a powerful snowstorm deposited up to 4 feet of snowfall in the central Sierra Nevada an avalanche occurred at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort.

Avalanche in MONO, CALIFORNIA
From 16-DEC-08 13:05:00 to 16-DEC-08 13:10:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Mammoth Times newspaper in Mammoth Lakes reported that an avalanche occurred at the Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort during early afternoon on Tuesday, December 16th.  The newspaper reported that the avalanche, in the Dragon's Tail area above Chair 9, was triggered by ski patrol performing avalanche control duties.  According to the newspaper, a small, two-foot crown broke above the ski patroller.  As a result of the avalanche carrying him down the mountain and into a tree, the patroller suffered cracked or broken ribs.
A low pressure system moved through the northern Sierra and western Nevada and brought snow and high winds to the region.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 18-DEC-08 20:05:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:26:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The following wind gusts were recorded:
Nevada DOT site in Washoe Valley (elev. 5041 ft): 72 kts (83 mph);
Galena RAWS site (elev. 5610 ft): 69 kts (79 mph);
Reno-Tahoe International Airport: 56 kts (64 mph);
Little Valley RAWS site (elev. 6310 ft): 61 kts (70 mph);
DRI site at Western Nevada Community College (elev. 5035 ft): 54 kts (62 mph);
NWS Reno Forecast Office in north Reno: 54 kts (62 mph);
1 mile NNW of Cold Springs Valley (north of Reno): 54 kts (62 mph).

Winter Weather in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, NEVADA
From 18-DEC-08 21:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The following 12-hour snowfall reports were received:
1 mile NE of Incline Village, 5 inches;
Diamond Peak Ski Resort, 4 inches.

Strong Wind in WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE, NEVADA
From 19-DEC-08 02:30:00 to 19-DEC-08 02:45:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong synoptic-scale winds moving across the Sierra Nevada spread into western Nevada the evening of December 18th.  The strongest wind gusts occurred after midnight and through the morning hours of the 19th.  From approximately 230 am PST and 245 am PST wind gusts to 123 knots (142 mph) were recorded at the summit of Virginia Peak (elev. 8299 ft).  The NWS Reno WSR-88D weather radar sits atop Virginia Peak.  The radome (which protects the radar transmitter from the elements) was buckled inward by the strong wind gusts.  This caused the radar transmitter to stop rotating, thus shutting down the radar.