A fast-moving, but very potent winter storm moved through the central and parts of the southern Plains. The snow-storm took a track that took it from the central Rocky mountains, across the southern Texas panhandle, and through southern Oklahoma. A surface low pressure moved ahead of this storm system, with a strong cold front following behind. Bitterly cold air plunged south, dropping most locations well below freezing as the front passed. Widespread snow, some of it heavy at times, developed over the northern half of Oklahoma. The storm system strengthened as it moved east, with very strong winds developing as a result. This combined with the snow created widespread visibilities less than a half of a mile. After it ended, snowfall totals over mainly northern Oklahoma were as high as 6 to 8 inches, with lesser amounts farther south. As expected, automobile accidents were a concern with the streets becoming icy. Unfortunately, one person was killer near Guthrie as a result of one accident. Monetary damages were estimated.

Heavy Snow in ALFALFA, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 01:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Between 7 and 8 inches of snow accumulated in Burlington. Several traffic accidents occurred as a result of snow covered roadways. Monetary damages were estimated.

Heavy Snow in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to five inches of snow was reported in and around Enid. Snow drifts were reportedly one to two feet high. Police responded to over 25 accidents due to snow packed roadways. Monetary damages were estimated.

Winter Weather in GRANT, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three inches of snow was reported in Medford.

Winter Weather in HARPER, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 01:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One inch of snow was measured in Laverne.

Winter Weather in LOGAN, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Just over two inches of snow was measured in Guthrie. An automobile accident with one fatality and one injury occurred as a result of slick roads. The accident occurred just before noon on the northbound Broadway Extension near State HWY 33.

Winter Weather in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between one and two inches of snow accumulated in El Reno and Piedmont. The blowing snow in Piedmont also created visibilities less than a half of a mile.

Winter Weather in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One inch of snow was reported at 30th and Ann Arbor in Oklahoma City, as well as in Midwest City. Between one and two inches was also reported 11 miles west of Edmond.

Winter Weather in BLAINE, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two inches of snow was measured in Watonga.

Winter Weather in ELLIS, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three inches of snow was reported in Arnett.

Winter Weather in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two inches of snow was reported in Kingfisher.

Winter Weather in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between one and three inches of snow accumulated near Woodward and Mooreland. Numerous accidents occurred as a result of the snow packed roads. Monetary damages estimated.

Winter Weather in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 09:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

One inch of snow was reported in Moore.

Heavy Snow in BLAINE, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four inches of snowfall fell over the northern parts of Blaine county. also, two inches of snow was measured in Watonga.

Heavy Snow in ROGER MILLS, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 01:30:00 to 31-JAN-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four inches of snow was reported in Crawford, with five inches reported in Reydon.

Heavy Snow in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four inches of snow accumulated in Taloga and Vici.

Heavy Snow in MAJOR, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four inches of snow accumulated in Fairview.

Winter Weather in ALFALFA, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 01:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two inches of snow was reported at Great Salt Plains Lake, with three inches of snow measured in Cherokee.

Heavy Snow in NOBLE, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 01:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Between 6 and 7 inches of snow was reported in Perry, with between 5 and 6 inches reported in Billings, and 4 inches in Morrison. A semi-tractor trailer jack-knifed on northbound I-35 south of State highway 15 near Tonkawa. The interstate was closed for approximately one hour as a result.

Winter Weather in ROGER MILLS, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 01:30:00 to 31-JAN-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One inch of snow was measured in Cheyenne.

Winter Weather in KAY, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Between two and three inches of snow was reported in Ponca City and Kaw City.

Heavy Snow in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 02:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Four inches of snow was reported in Alva.

Heavy Snow in KAY, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between 5 and 6 inches of snow accumulated in Blackwell and Newkirk. Six inches of snow was reported in Braman, with snow drifts up to two feet high.

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 06:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Four to six inches of snow accumulated in Chandler. Numerous car accidents occurred as a result of the snow on the roadways.

Heavy Snow in GRANT, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between 5 and 6 inches of snow accumulated in Pond Creek.

Winter Weather in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three inches of snow was reported in Stillwater.

Heavy Snow in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 31-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 31-JAN-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Four inches of snow was reported 8 miles NNW of Stillwater.