sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
After the last major winter storm of December finally passed to the east of central California, widespread dense fog did not return for several days. This lack of sky cover, combined with light winds, allowed for good radiational cooling. This resulted in three days of sub-freezing temperatures in the central and southern San Joaquin Valley, although widespread critical temperatures were not reported.
High pressure returned to the region by the 30th, and widespread fog returned with patchy dense fog over the central and southern San Joaquin Valley just after sunset during that evening.  The fog remained through the afternoon hours of the 31st.  The dense fog caused visibilities to fall to between one-half to one-quarter miles at times across many sections of the San Joaquin Valley.  Cloud ceilings began to rise, and visibility began to improve over the central and south valley on New Year���s Eve, just before the start of the New Year.

Frost/Freeze in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 28-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in SE S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 28-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in SE S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-DEC-08 23:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 28-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 28-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-DEC-08 03:00:00 to 26-DEC-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-DEC-08 03:00:00 to 26-DEC-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-DEC-08 23:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-DEC-08 03:00:00 to 26-DEC-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-DEC-08 23:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frost/Freeze in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-DEC-08 23:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
High pressure across the Arctic Ocean and low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska combined to produce locally strong east to northeast winds across portions of interior Alaska on the afternoon of the 9th through the evening of the 10th.  Winds of 15 to 30 mph produced areas of blowing snow, and with temperatures between 20 and 30 below the wind chills were as low as 55 below. The 25th running of the Yukon Quest was delayed on its second day because the Steese Highway was closed by high winds and drifting snow at about mile 81.

Winter Weather in YUKON FLATS NEARBY UPLANDS, ALASKA
From 09-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 23:59:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Winter Weather in UPR TANANA VLY FORTYMILE, ALASKA
From 09-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 10-FEB-08 23:59:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper
A powerful upper level disturbance over the Central Rockies barreled south into New Mexico late Monday night dropping moderate to heavy snow across a large portion of the state, along with gusty winds over much of the east central and southeast plains. Wind gusts between 40 and 60 mph were reported ahead of this system across portions of the eastern plains. The heaviest snow fell Monday night into Tuesday where upwards of 6-10 inches of snow was reported over the higher terrain.

High Wind in CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 08-DEC-08 12:49:00 to 08-DEC-08 13:49:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Property damage: 15.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 62 mph was also reported at 12:49 pm.

High Wind in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 08-DEC-08 12:48:00 to 08-DEC-08 13:48:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST MOUNTAINS INCLUDING JEMEZ, NEW MEXICO
From 09-DEC-08 02:00:00 to 09-DEC-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 09-DEC-08 03:00:00 to 09-DEC-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 09-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 09-DEC-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in HARDING, NEW MEXICO
From 09-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 09-DEC-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Arctic air filtered into southwest lower Michigan behind a strong cold front early on December 21st. Westerly winds in excess of 35 mph, combined with heavy lake-effect snow showers led to zero to a quarter mile visibility for extended periods of time December 21st into early December 22nd. The limited visibility led to a 100-vehicle crash on I-94 in Berrien County.

Blizzard in CASS, MICHIGAN
From 21-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy lake-effect snow squalls combined with frequent wind gusts in excess of 40 mph produced blizzard conditions across Cass County, especially during the afternoon and evening hours on December 21st. A trained spotter near Cassopolis reported white out conditions due to high winds and snow showers. Many roads were impassable due to 3 to 5 foot high snow drifts. Snowfall amounts were generally between 3 and 8 inches, although far northwest Cass County received nearly a foot of snow.

Blizzard in BERRIEN, MICHIGAN
From 21-DEC-08 06:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy lake-effect snow squalls combined with frequent wind gusts in excess of 40 mph produced blizzard conditions across Berrien County, especially during the afternoon and evening hours on December 21st. Trained spotters across the county reported between 5 and 11 inches of snow, with 6 inches at Niles and 11 inches near Eau Claire. The media reported a 100 car pile-up on I-94 around 06:00 pm near Stevensville due to visibilities near zero. A 31 year old man was killed in the pile-up when his vehicle struck a stopped semi truck.
A strong low pressure system moved into the Midsouth during the afternoon and evening hours of December 9th, 2008. Showers and thunderstorms developed over West Tennessee in advance of the system. Some thunderstorms became severe and produced flash flooding.

Flash Flood in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-08 17:30:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIBLE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rain produced flash flooding around Parsons. Bible Hill Road was
flooded as a result.
On the second day of the Dec 20-21 weekend, a Pacific frontal system moved onshore, bringing more snow to much of western Washington.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
From 21-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow of 2-7 inches fell.

Heavy Snow in ADMIRALTY INLET AREA, WASHINGTON
From 21-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow of 2-6 inches fell.

Heavy Snow in HOOD CANAL AREA, WASHINGTON
From 21-DEC-08 10:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow of 3-6 inches fell.  About 2000 people lost power in Kitsap county.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN SKAGIT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
From 21-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow of 5-8 inches fell.  A large wooden barn, near Clear Lake, collapsed, injuring several cows.  There were about 1200 scattered power outages throughout Skagit County.

Heavy Snow in EVERETT AND VICINITY, WASHINGTON
From 21-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow of 3-4 inches fell. In Marysville, the roof of Whitley Evergreen collapsed and part of the 200 by 600 foot modular building assembly plant came down.

Heavy Snow in SEATTLE/BREMERTON AREA, WASHINGTON
From 21-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow of 4 inches fell.  Although two of the three runways at Sea-Tac Airport were open, many flights were canceled primarily due to the lack of de-icer, stranding thousands of passengers.  Greyhound buses and Amtrak train service were also disrupted.  City bus service was running, but at a less than 50% operational levels.

Heavy Snow in TACOMA AREA, WASHINGTON
From 21-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow of 3-5 inches fell. A man was hit by another vehicle while removing the chains from his tires.

Heavy Snow in EAST PUGET SOUND LOWLANDS, WASHINGTON
From 21-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow of 4-12 inches fell.  In Bellevue, a large tent weighted by heavy snow, collapsed at a temporary ice rink, briefly trapping a few people.  One girl had minor injuries.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA, WASHINGTON
From 21-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 22-DEC-08 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow of 2-5 inches fell.  About 400 customers in Clallam county lost power.
Another in a series of winter storms hit western Washington with the greatest impact in northern areas.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
From 24-DEC-08 01:00:00 to 24-DEC-08 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 10 inches was reported.

Heavy Snow in HOOD CANAL AREA, WASHINGTON
From 24-DEC-08 01:00:00 to 24-DEC-08 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 8 inches was reported.

Heavy Snow in WEST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES AND PASSES, WASHINGTON
From 24-DEC-08 01:00:00 to 24-DEC-08 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Snowfall report of 22 inches.

Heavy Snow in NORTH COAST, WASHINGTON
From 24-DEC-08 01:00:00 to 24-DEC-08 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall report of 4 inches.  Snow and ice caused a power outage south of Forks that affected about 325 customers.

Heavy Snow in EAST PUGET SOUND LOWLANDS, WASHINGTON
From 24-DEC-08 01:00:00 to 24-DEC-08 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of 2 to 7 inches was reported.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN SKAGIT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
From 24-DEC-08 01:00:00 to 24-DEC-08 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall of about 6 inches was reported.  A 45 foot cabin cruiser in Shelter Bar Marina sank under the weight of the snow.  Heavy snow damaged the gutters on several buildings at the Skagit County Fairgrounds.
A deep low pressure area centered over California continued to pump moisture into Mew Mexico on the 15th and 16th. A strong short wave trough ejected out of the low and helped bring widespread, heavy snow to much of the area near and north of Interstate 40.

Heavy Snow in SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 15-DEC-08 15:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Public

Ten to 20 inches of snow fell over much of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST MOUNTAINS INCLUDING JEMEZ, NEW MEXICO
From 15-DEC-08 17:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four to 8 inches of snow at lower elevations and 10 to 18 inches in the higher elevations were common over the Northwest Mountains including the Jemez.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 15-DEC-08 18:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to 6 inches of snow fell over central San Miguel county.

Heavy Snow in MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 15-DEC-08 18:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three to 5 inches of snow fell over parts of Bernalillo county.

Heavy Snow in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 15-DEC-08 18:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four to 10 inches of snow fell over the Sandia mountains.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL HIGH PLAINS/ESTANCIA VALLEY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 15-DEC-08 20:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to 6 inches of snow fell over parts of the Central High Plains.

Heavy Snow in UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, NEW MEXICO
From 15-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Eight to 12 inches of snow fell over much of the Upper Rio Grande Valley.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NEW MEXICO
From 15-DEC-08 17:00:00 to 16-DEC-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Two to 6 inches of snow fell over northern San Juan county.
An upper level disturbance crossed New Mexico on the 23rd, producing a significant round of snow over the West Central mountains and
Sandia/Manzano mountains from the 22nd into the 23rd. Strong winds from this system were recorded over the far east central plains.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST MOUNTAINS INCLUDING JEMEZ, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-08 12:00:00 to 23-FEB-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow reports ranged from 3 to 12 inches, primarily over the northwest areas of the west central mountains.

High Wind in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 23-FEB-08 11:55:00 to 23-FEB-08 12:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Reported by: ASOS

There was also a sustained wind speed of 40 mph at the Clovis AWOS at 1155 am.
With an existing cold airmass in place over the North Slope, a weak surface trough formed inland from the coast and caused northeast winds to increase to 15 to 20 mph, creating extreme wind chills on the night of the 15th.
Zone 201: Wainwright ASOS coldest wind chill: -73 F (event began at 1653AST).
Zone 203: Deadhorse ASOS coldest wind chill: -65 F (event began at 1653AST).

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CENTRAL BEAUFORT SEA COAST, ALASKA
From 15-JAN-08 16:53:00 to 16-JAN-08 01:53:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WESTERN ARCTIC COAST, ALASKA
From 15-JAN-08 16:53:00 to 16-JAN-08 02:19:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
Snow and very strong winds developed across east-central Wisconsin as low pressure moved across the eastern Great Lakes from the mid-south. Storm total snowfall ranged from 3 inches to nearly 7 inches. Wind gusts frequently exceeded 30 mph during the night, creating widespread blowing snow and low visibilities. The winter storm conditions began during the afternoon hours of November 30th.
Manitowoc County, where whiteout conditions were reported around Interstate Highway 43 and County Highway XX, was hit hardest by the storm. Snow-covered and slippery roads played a part in more than 50 accidents across the county. Four people were injured in those accidents.  A 51-year old woman was killed, November 30th, when her mini-van collided with another vehicle at County Highways B and V in Mishicot (Manitowoc Co.).
Some of the highest snowfall totals included 6.8 inches in St. Nazianz (Manitowoc Co.), 5.0 inches at New Holstein (Calumet Co.), 4.8 inches at Green Bay (Brown Co.) and 4.5 inches at Sturgeon Bay (Door Co.) and Kewaunee (Kewaunee Co.). The peak wind gust was 47 mph at Northport, near the tip of the Door County peninsula. Other strong gusts included 38 mph at Green Bay, 34 mph at Kewaunee and 32 mph near Ephraim (Door Co.).

Winter Storm in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
From 01-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in KEWAUNEE, WISCONSIN
From 01-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 01-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Storm in BROWN, WISCONSIN
From 01-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in DOOR, WISCONSIN
From 01-DEC-08 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer
Low pressure tracking west of the region brought a significant wintry mix of snow and freezing rain to northwest Aroostook county. Precipitation began during the afternoon of the 9th...then continued into the afternoon of the 10th. Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches. Ice accumulations ranged from .20 to .40 of an inch. Many schools were closed due to the storm.
Strong winds developed across Downeast areas in advance of the low during the morning of the 10th...then continued into the afternoon. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph occurred. The winds toppled numerous trees and power lines across portions of Washington and Hancock counties. Around 2000 customers lost power in Hancock county.

Winter Storm in NORTHWEST AROOSTOOK, MAINE
From 09-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 10-DEC-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total snow accumulations ranged from 5 to 7 inches. Total ice accumulations ranged from .20 to .40 of an inch.

High Wind in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 10-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 10-DEC-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines across the region...causing power outages.

High Wind in INTERIOR HANCOCK, MAINE
From 10-DEC-08 05:30:00 to 10-DEC-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines across the region...causing power outages.

High Wind in CENTRAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 10-DEC-08 05:30:00 to 10-DEC-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines across the region...causing power outages.

High Wind in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 10-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 10-DEC-08 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph toppled numerous trees and power lines across the region...causing power outages.
Strong onshore winds developed in advance of a cold front crossing the region during the evening of the 15th. The strong winds toppled trees and power lines along portons of the Downeast coast. Winds gusted to 50 to 60 mph at times...with a peak gust of 61 mph measured at Cutler.

High Wind in COASTAL WASHINGTON, MAINE
From 15-DEC-08 20:00:00 to 15-DEC-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph occurred in advance of a cold front crossing the region. The strong winds toppled trees and power lines across portions of the Downeast coast. A peak wind gust of 61 mph was measured at Cutler.

High Wind in COASTAL HANCOCK, MAINE
From 15-DEC-08 20:00:00 to 15-DEC-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph occurred in advance of a cold front crossing the region. The strong winds toppled trees and power lines across portions of the Downeast coast.
An intense single lake effect band developed off the relatively warm waters of Lake Michigan. The eastern part of Berrien County and all of Cass County experienced moderate to heavy snow for several hours with 3 to 5 inches of snow falling by the end of the event. The snowfall contributed to at least 2 accidents in Cass County, with 6 injuries occurring.

Winter Weather in CASS, MICHIGAN
From 12-DEC-08 09:00:00 to 12-DEC-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Six people were treated for injuries in two separate accidents as a result of icy roads. A 32 year old male from Dowagiac was traveling south on Wilbur Hill Road in LaGrange Township, when he lost control of his vehicle at 1:45 p.m. His vehicle ran off the road and struck a tree. He was treated and released. Five people were treated for injuries from a three-vehicle accident on Marcellus Highway, just west of Atwood Road in Wayne Township at 430 pm. A 42 year old woman from Marcellus was driving on Marcellus Highway when she lost control of her vehicle. It crossed the center line and struck two other vehicles.
A 62 year old female from Dowagiac, was driving the first vehicle struck. Cass County police say she was not injured. The second vehicle struck was driven by an 18 year old female from Dowagiac. She and two passengers were treated and released from Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital. Another 18 year old passenger in the first car was in critical condition at the time of the report.
A high pressure ridge that extended from the southeastern United States into Delaware provided the light winds and trapped low level moisture near the ground for black ice to form in Sussex County on the morning of the 28th. The black ice was a contributing factor in a fatal accident that occurred in the Harbeson area that morning. A 44-year-old man died after he failed to negotiate a turn at the intersection of Beaver Dam and Indian Mission Roads and struck a Millsboro V.F.D. ambulance. In the ambulance, the 32-year-old driver, 41-year-old paramedic and 47-year-old ambulance attendant all suffered injuries. The intersection was closed for six hours.

Winter Weather in INLAND SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 28-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 28-JAN-08 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper
Strong low pressure tracked from Oklahoma to northern Illinois on December 27, 2008. Unseasonably warm moist air flowing northward ahead of the low, combined with a strong cold front approaching from the west, triggered isolated severe thunderstorms in western Illinois.
These storms formed during the morning hours while temperatures were in the lower 60s. Near Carthage, power poles were snapped and half of a barn roof was blown off. Near New Philadelphia, an EF0 tornado with winds estimated at 80 mph, briefly touched down. A garage was destroyed with the debris field extending about a third of a mile.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 10:11:00 to 27-DEC-08 10:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported power poles snapped off and half of a barn roof blown off about 2 miles southeast of Carthage. Winds were estimated at 75 mph.

Tornado in MCDONOUGH, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 11:20:00 to 27-DEC-08 11:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW PHILADELPHIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A brief tornado touchdown occurred at about 1120 am CST 1/3 mile east of New Philadelphia near Highway 95. The EF0 tornado, about 50 yards in width, struck a garage tearing the roof off and blowing the back of the garage away. The debris littered a nearby field for up to 1/3 mile from where the garage had been. A person in the garage at the time was not injured, but described being blasted with a terrific wind filled with grass and leaves. The person also stated the event was over as fast as it had started. The temperature at the time of the tornado was 61F which was unseasonably warm for the end of December. Winds were estimated at 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDONOUGH, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 11:06:00 to 27-DEC-08 11:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACOMB
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees down near Macomb.