sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
The Sauder Ditch Wildfire, consumed about 1950 acres of forest before it was contained. The fire began in a secluded section of Wharton State Forest in Waterford Township (Camden County) close to 3 p.m. EDT on the 21st. This location is west of U.S. Route 206 and south of the Atsion Recreational Area. It spread into parts of Shamong Township (Burlington County) and Hammonton Township (Atlantic County).
Gusty northwest winds along with recent dry weather helped spread the fire quickly and hampered fire fighting efforts on the 21st and 22nd. A state of emergency was declared in Shamong Township (Burlington County) on the 21st and lifted on the 22nd. About four homes and two businesses on U.S. Route 206 in Hammonton (Atlantic County) were evacuated because of fear of smoke and the fire itself on the 21st. They were allowed to return at Noon EDT on the 22nd.
The fire reached up to 100 feet in the air and was visible from Atlantic City. Smoke was smelled as far away as Ocean County. The heavily traveled U.S. Route 206 was closed between the White Horse Pike (U.S. Route 30) in Hammonton and Atsion Lake (Shamong Township) after the fire jumped the roadway on the evening of the 21st. The roadway had sporadic closures, especially at night when the smoke became thicker, through the 25th.
About 200 fire fighters battled the blaze and used brush trucks, helicopters, bull dozers and air tankers in their efforts. Water was retreived from nearby Atsion Lake. The fire was considered twenty percent contained on the 21st, forty percent contained on the 22nd, fifty percent contained on the 23rd, seventy percent contained on the 24th, ninety percent contained on the 26th and fully contained on the morning of the 27th. A firefighter suffered an irregular heart beat from battling the blaze and one traffic cop was struck by a vehicle.
On the morning of the 24th, an atmospheric inversion caused by a nearby high pressure system trapped the smoke near the ground. This caused thick smoke with near zero visibilities to affect Hammonton (Atlantic County) and Winslow (Camden County). All Hammonton schools were closed and the White Horse Pike (U.S. Route 30) in Hammonton and Winslow was closed. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle inspection center was closed in Winslow. Several asthmatics were treated at Cooper Hospital.
Heavy rain on the 25th helped fire fighting efforts. The peak wind gusts at Atlantic City International Airport were 37 mph on the 21st and 35 mph on the 22nd. At Atlantic City International Airport (Prior to the 25th when 1.13 inches of rain fell.) only 0.16 of an inch of rain had  fallen during the month of October.

Wildfire in CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
From 21-OCT-08 14:00:00 to 27-OCT-08 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Wildfire in SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 21-OCT-08 14:00:00 to 27-OCT-08 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Wildfire in WESTERN ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 21-OCT-08 14:00:00 to 27-OCT-08 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
A low pressure system tracked near the Four Corners and brought significant snowfall to the southern and central mountains of eastern Utah.

Winter Weather in LA SAL & ABAJO MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 27-NOV-08 10:00:00 to 28-NOV-08 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Eight to twelve inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in TAVAPUTS PLATEAU, UTAH
From 27-NOV-08 12:00:00 to 29-NOV-08 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Five to eight inches of snow fell across the area.
A Gulf low pressure system produced strong winds and high surf during astronomical high tides along portions of the Panhandle coast on the 24th.

Coastal Flood in FRANKLIN, FLORIDA
From 24-OCT-08 09:15:00 to 24-OCT-08 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tides running two feet above normal astronomical tide at Alligator Point caused minor coastal flooding along the lower portion of Alligator Point Road.

Coastal Flood in WAKULLA, FLORIDA
From 24-OCT-08 09:25:00 to 24-OCT-08 12:25:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor coastal flooding was reported on Mashes Sands Island, with three to six inches of water over Blue Heron Road.

High Surf in FRANKLIN, FLORIDA
From 24-OCT-08 09:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High surf caused minor beach erosion at St George Island.

High Surf in COASTAL WALTON, FLORIDA
From 24-OCT-08 10:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High surf caused minor to moderate beach erosion.  Twenty feet of beach was lost in some locations.
There were periods of heavy rain from a Pacific storm on October 3rd and 4th. This brought rock and mud down onto several highways adjacent to areas that burned this past summer. Total rainfall amounts in the mountains exceeded 3 inches at some locations and several daily rainfall records were set in the Central Valley on October 4th. Slippery roads from this first major rain of the season led to numerous car accidents.

Flash Flood in SHASTA, CALIFORNIA
From 03-OCT-08 11:21:00 to 03-OCT-08 14:41:00 (PST-8)
Location: SHASTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Rainfall near a burn area west of Redding brought debris onto the road. The California Highway Patrol reported a car being hit by rocks from a slide west of Redding. The rockslide was near mile marker 35 on Highway 299 at 11:21PST. A boulder fell in the westbound lane of Highway 299 just west of Big Flat Campground at 13:41PST.

Flash Flood in BUTTE, CALIFORNIA
From 03-OCT-08 20:23:00 to 04-OCT-08 02:15:00 (PST-8)
Location: PULGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Cal Fire reported numerous debris flows on Highway 70 due to heavy rain over adjacent areas burned earlier in the year. Several of the flows were located between their fire station and the Pulga Bridge. Cleanup was finished at 1000PST.

Flash Flood in TEHAMA, CALIFORNIA
From 03-OCT-08 22:30:00 to 04-OCT-08 02:15:00 (PST-8)
Location: MILL CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Law enforcement reported several debris flows on Highways 32 and 36 due to heavy rain over areas that burned earlier in the year.

Heavy Rain in SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
From 04-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 04-OCT-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Location: SACRAMENTO EXEC ARPT
Reported by: ASOS

A new daily rainfall record of 0.17 inches was set at Sacramento Executive Airport. This broke the old record of 0.03 inches set in 1993.

Heavy Rain in STANISLAUS, CALIFORNIA
From 04-OCT-08 00:01:00 to 04-OCT-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Location: (MOD)MODESTO ARPT
Reported by: ASOS

A new daily rainfall record of 0.46 inches was set at Modesto Airport. This broke the old record of 0.41 inches set in 1994.
A strong area of low pressure over the northern Gulf of Mexico along with a warm front off the South Carolina coast created strong gradient winds and uplift within a moist environment that led to heavy convective rainfall. The timing of the event coincided with an evening high tide along the Georgia coast, which aided in additional flooding problems near the Savannah, Georgia Harbor.

Flash Flood in CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 24-OCT-08 18:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEINHARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a road closure due to standing water at the intersection of Maythrop and Augusta Street in downtown Savannah, Georgia.

High Wind in TATTNALL, GEORGIA
From 24-OCT-08 16:47:00 to 24-OCT-08 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that several power lines were down in Reidsville, Georgia.

High Wind in INLAND LIBERTY, GEORGIA
From 24-OCT-08 17:08:00 to 24-OCT-08 17:09:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that a tree fell down on a power line causing it to catch on fire in Hinesville, Georgia.

High Wind in SCREVEN, GEORGIA
From 24-OCT-08 17:30:00 to 24-OCT-08 17:31:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that a tree was down on Stoney Pond Road just outside the Sylvania, Georgia city limits.

High Wind in INLAND CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 24-OCT-08 18:05:00 to 24-OCT-08 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that several powerlines were down near the intersection of Colt Road and Garrard Road 5 miles west southwest of Savannah, Georgia near the Hunter Army Airfield.

High Wind in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 24-OCT-08 18:18:00 to 24-OCT-08 18:19:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement reported that several powerlines were down near the intersection of Habersham Street and 37th Street in downtown Savannah, Georgia.

High Wind in JENKINS, GEORGIA
From 24-OCT-08 19:00:00 to 24-OCT-08 19:01:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A utility company reported that 5 powerlines were down around the Millen, Georgia area.
A strong early fall storm brought abundant precipitation to much of western South Dakota. Temperatures became cold enough for snow over far northwestern South Dakota and the Black Hills. Three to six inches of snow fell across western Harding and Butte Counties and the northern and central Black Hills. Some freezing rain and sleet also occurred.

Winter Weather in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-OCT-08 22:00:00 to 12-OCT-08 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-OCT-08 22:00:00 to 12-OCT-08 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in NORTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-OCT-08 20:00:00 to 12-OCT-08 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-OCT-08 22:00:00 to 12-OCT-08 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in CENTRAL BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-OCT-08 20:00:00 to 12-OCT-08 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 11-OCT-08 20:00:00 to 12-OCT-08 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Severe thunderstorms developed over southern Georgia along the cold front during the afternoon of the 8th, and with the trailing upper level low during the morning of the 9th.

Thunderstorm Wind in DECATUR, GEORGIA
From 08-OCT-08 17:25:00 to 08-OCT-08 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIMAX
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds blew down road signs and damaged a contruction company building on Highway 262.

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 09-OCT-08 08:53:00 to 09-OCT-08 08:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail reported in Tifton.

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 09-OCT-08 08:44:00 to 09-OCT-08 08:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball size hail was reported on 28th Street in Tifton.

Hail in TIFT, GEORGIA
From 09-OCT-08 08:40:00 to 09-OCT-08 08:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SEMINOLE, GEORGIA
From 08-OCT-08 15:16:00 to 08-OCT-08 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRCHILD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Straight line winds estimated between 60 and 70 mph damaged two vacant homes near Seminole State Park.  Several trees were uprooted.
An early fall storm brought six to eleven inches of heavy wet snow to parts of western North Dakota from Saturday night of October 11th, through Sunday evening of October 12th. Snowfall reports ranged from six inches in Dunn and Bowman counties, to eleven inches in Golden Valley county. Newspaper media reported that the heavy wet snow accumulating on leaves caused branches to break onto power lines, which resulted in power outages in McKenzie and Williams counties for several hours on Sunday.

Heavy Snow in GOLDEN VALLEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-OCT-08 19:00:00 to 12-OCT-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Measured snowfall of eleven inches was reported in the town of Beach.

Heavy Snow in BILLINGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-OCT-08 19:00:00 to 12-OCT-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated snowfall of six inches was reported across western Billings county.

Heavy Snow in BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-OCT-08 19:00:00 to 12-OCT-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Measured snowfall of six inches was reported in Bowman.

Heavy Snow in SLOPE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-OCT-08 19:00:00 to 12-OCT-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Estimated snowfall of six inches was reported in western Slope county.

Heavy Snow in DUNN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-OCT-08 19:00:00 to 12-OCT-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated snowfall of six inches was reported 15 miles northwest of Oakdale in Dunn county.

Heavy Snow in MCKENZIE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-OCT-08 19:00:00 to 13-OCT-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Measured snowfall of seven inches was reported near Grassy Butte and at Watford City. Newspaper media reported power outages across McKenzie County for several hours on Sunday. This was caused by heavy wet snow accumulating on leaves causing branches to break onto power lines.

Heavy Snow in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-OCT-08 19:00:00 to 13-OCT-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Measured snowfall of 8.4 inches was recorded at the National Weather Service office in Williston. Newspaper media also reported that the heavy wet snow caused power outages across the Williston area for several hours on Sunday. This was caused by heavy wet snow accumulating on leaves, which in turn caused tree branches to break onto power lines. In addition, the heavy wet snow caused severe roof damage to the Williston Public Library, resulting in primarily structural damage and forcing the library to temporarily close.

Heavy Snow in DIVIDE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 11-OCT-08 19:00:00 to 13-OCT-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Measured snowfall of six inches was reported at Fortuna. Newspaper media also reported numerous tree branches down due to the heavy wet snow accumulating on leaves.
Seasonally dry conditions continued west of the mountains, with only one light rain event at the beginning of the month. The statewide drought declaration made in early June continues. A water shortage emergency (stage 1) remains in effect for San Diego with a call for voluntary water conservation, however, no water shortages have been reported. Mandatory cutbacks have already started for some farmers in San Diego County, and could be extended to others by early next year. This resulted in D1 (Moderate Drought) classification by the U.S. Drought Monitor for Orange County, and D2 (Severe Drought) classification for the rest of the CWA.

Drought in SAN DIEGO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SAN DIEGO COUNTY VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SAN DIEGO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SAN DIEGO COUNTY DESERTS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in APPLE AND LUCERNE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in ORANGE COUNTY COASTAL AREAS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 01-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
Very cold air behind an arctic cold front brought significant lake effect and elevation snow showers across Garrett county Maryland, The ridges of northern West Virginia and southwest Pennsylvania, as well as northwest Pennsylvania counties closer to Lake Erie. Total snowfall over a 36 hour period was near one foot in higher elevations of northern West Virginia and Garrett county Maryland, with 6 to 8 inches of snow in 36 hours across the lake effect counties and ridges of Pennsylvania.

Winter Weather in WESTMORELAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-OCT-08 17:00:00 to 29-OCT-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in MERCER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-OCT-08 15:00:00 to 29-OCT-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in FAYETTE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-OCT-08 16:00:00 to 29-OCT-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in VENANGO, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-OCT-08 15:00:00 to 29-OCT-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in FOREST, PENNSYLVANIA
From 28-OCT-08 15:00:00 to 29-OCT-08 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Weak instability with moderate shear allowed for scattered thunderstorms to develop. A few bowing segments of thunderstorms were noted across portions of northern Indiana, with a few of these producing localized damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABASH, INDIANA
From 15-OCT-08 15:50:00 to 15-OCT-08 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported trees down in North Manchester, with some onto vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, INDIANA
From 15-OCT-08 14:00:00 to 15-OCT-08 14:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEREY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Monterey Fire Department reported several trees uprooted, with a few landing onto houses. Also power lines were reported down across the area.
Periods of heavy rain showers and thunderstorms occurred over interior Northern California.

Flash Flood in BUTTE, CALIFORNIA
From 31-OCT-08 02:37:00 to 31-OCT-08 04:14:00 (PST-8)
Location: LAS PLUMAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The California Highway Patrol reported multiple locations of rock and mud debris on Highway 70 near Yankee Rd and the town of Concow. A wildfire had burned this area earlier in the year, making it susceptible to debris slides.

Heavy Rain in SAN JOAQUIN, CALIFORNIA
From 30-OCT-08 17:00:00 to 31-OCT-08 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: LODI
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Rain caused damage to the Lodi Middle School administration building. The building was undergoing roof repairs, and a temporary tarp was in place. The tarp failed, allowing rain to enter the building and resulting in more than $100,000 damage.
Clear skies and light wind allowed temperatures to drop to record low readings in Stockton and Modesto.

Cold/Wind Chill in NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 13-OCT-08 00:00:00 to 13-OCT-08 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: ASOS

A new daily low temperature record of 37 degrees was set at Stockton Airport at 06:17PST, breaking the previous record of 42 degrees set in 1977.
A new daily low temperature record of 40 degrees was set at Modesto Airport at 06:22LST, breaking the previous record of 41 degrees set in 1981.
A series of winter storms moved through Northern California, bringing heavy snow as low as the 6000-8000 foot elevations in the mountains. Gusty wind of 45-55 mph occurred over the higher mountain elevations. Precipitation amounts exceeded 5-7 inches, liquid equivalent, in portions of the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains. There were 1-3 inches of rain in the Central Valley and 2-6 inches of rain in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Winter Storm in WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA, CALIFORNIA
From 01-NOV-08 10:00:00 to 04-NOV-08 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy snow fell from several back-to-back storm systems, with snow levels beginning at above 8000 feet and gradually lowering below pass levels as colder air moved in. Fourteen inches of snow were reported at Castle Peak, 12-15 inches at Donner Summit, and 10-14 inches at Alpine Meadows.

Winter Storm in MT SHASTA/WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-NOV-08 10:00:00 to 04-NOV-08 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Storms brought strong wind, low visibility, and heavy snow to the higher mountain elevations with most of the snow falling above 6000 feet. Fourteen inches of snow were reported at the Lassen Volcanic National Park Visitor Center, located at 6300 feet. Winds gusting to 45 mph were recorded at the Sugarloaf RAWS on November 1st at 0451PST. Heavy rain fell at lower elevations.