A strong, late-season winter storm moved through parts of Oklahoma, producing record setting snowfall over western and northwest Oklahoma. A cold front moved into northwest Oklahoma just after midnight of the 27th, dropping temperatures into the 20s and 30s and winds gusting over 40 mph. Snow began early in the day, but did not begin to really accumulate until late afternoon. By early evening, some locations had already picked up over six inches of snow. Blowing and drifting snow was also an issue with north to northwest winds well over 40 mph. The snow became more widespread, with thunder-snow developing over some areas. Snowfall rates of one to two inches per hour were reported, resulting in a large area of northwest Oklahoma receiving one to two feet of snow by sunrise. Farther south into western Oklahoma, less snow was reported, although impressive totals of around six to nine inches were reported over west-central Oklahoma, and two to four inches over southwest Oklahoma. A sharp cut-off of snowfall accumulation was seen from north-central into central Oklahoma as a pronounced dry slot aloft moved over the area. Snowfall totals of up to two inches were reported as far east as Oklahoma City. Almost all roads over northwest Oklahoma were snow packed, with almost all impassable. Several roofs collapsed under the weight of the heavy, wet snow pack. Numerous accidents occurred over the area as well, resulting in mostly minor injuries. However, two indirect fatalities occurred in weather-related accidents. At least 6000 people lost power during the peak of the winter storm, with some areas not seeing power restored until the 29th.
More heavy snow developed during the late morning and early afternoon hours of the 28th, as the storm system moved over central Oklahoma. Snowfall totals of four to five inches were reported in Payne, Lincoln, and Noble counties, with lesser totals of a trace to one inch in and around Oklahoma City metro area. No damage was reported with the additional snowfall. Monetary damages were estimated.

Blizzard in BLAINE, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 12:30:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall accumulated six inches in Okeene and five inches in Watonga. Numerous wind gusts over 40 mph caused blowing and drifting of the snowfall.

Blizzard in ROGER MILLS, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 03:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall accumulated 10 inches in Roll.

Blizzard in ROGER MILLS, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 03:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snow and sleet accumulated 6 inches in and around Cheyenne.

Blizzard in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 07:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall accumulated 24 inches in Freedom and Alva. Most roadways in the county were shut down due to the deep snow pack. Frequent winds gusts over 40 mph were common for several hours, causing substantial blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 20:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Five inches of snow was reported in Cushing.

Winter Storm in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 20:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four inches of snow was measured three miles north of Stroud and 4 miles east of Agra. Much of the snow accumulated from 1000 am to 400 pm.

Winter Storm in NOBLE, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 20:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Four to four and a half inches of snow was measured five miles southeast of Red Rock and two miles north of Glencoe.

Winter Storm in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 12:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four inches of snow was reported in Cordell.

Blizzard in ALFALFA, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 12:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall accumulated 9 inches one mile east-southeast of Helena. Sustained winds of 35 to 40 mph were common for several hours.

Blizzard in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall accumulated six inches in Thomas. Numerous wind gusts over 40 mph caused blowing and drifting of the snowfall.

Blizzard in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 07:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall accumulated 9 inches in Helena. Frequent winds gusts over 40 mph were common for several hours, causing substantial blowing and drifting snow.

Blizzard in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 06:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall accumulated 18 inches in Woodward and Alabaster Caverns and from 16 to 18 inches in Mooreland. The precipitation began as freezing rain and sleet. Up to a quarter inch of ice accumulated on elevated surfaces before switching to all snow. The weight of the snow caused numerous roofs on outbuildings and barns to collapse. Highway 270/183 was closed for much of the event from Seiling to Woodward. All county roads were shut down. Bulldozers had to be called out to clear the highway due to the deep snow pack, and even they struggled to keep up with the one to two inch per hour snowfall accumulation. At least six roll-over accidents were reported around the county. Several motorists became stranded in their cars, with some remaining there for almost twelve hours. One injury was reported with a weather-related accident. Winds gusted over 40 mph for several hours, with reported visibilities down to less than a quarter of a mile. Power was out for almost the entire county at one point or another during the storm. Monetary damages were estimated for the entire county.

Blizzard in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 08:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall accumulated 4 inches four miles west of Hillsdale. Enid reported almost three inches of snow, but also reported sleet and at least a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation. Numerous wind gusts over 40 mph were common for several hours, causing blowing and drifting snow. The wind and precipitation caused several tree limbs to fall. Power outages were also common in the Hillsdale and Kremlin areas due to the wind, snow and ice. A few accidents were also reported. One accident occurred early in the event on Highway 412, five miles east of Enid. One person was killed and another was injured. No other injuries were reported. Monetary damages were estimated.

Blizzard in GRANT, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 18:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall accumulated 8 inches two miles northeast of Nash. Four inches of snow accumulated two and a half miles northeast of Fay and in Jefferson. The precipitation began as freezing rain and sleet, with up to a half of an inch of ice accumulation on elevated surfaces. Numerous wind gusts over 40 mph were common for several hours. Medford reported trees and power lines down, which caused sporadic power outages. Several other locations were without power, especially in the Wakita and Pond Creek areas. Monetary damages were estimated.

Winter Storm in KAY, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 15:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulated to a third of an inch in Braman. The precipitation eventually switched over to heavy snow, where at least two inches was reported. The ice build-up on the limbs caused several to break, and power was out for a short time on the east side of Braman. Frequent wind gusts over 40 mph, combined with the heavy snowfall reduced visibilities to less than a quarter of an inch at times.

Winter Weather in KAY, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 15:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One to two inches of snowfall accumulation was reported in and around Braman.

Winter Weather in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 16:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

One and a half inches of snowfall accumulated two miles south-southwest of Blanchard.

Winter Weather in HARMON, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One and a half inches of snow accumulated in and around Hollis.

Winter Weather in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 18:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One inch of snow accumulated in Chickasha.

Winter Weather in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three inches of snow accumulated near Gotebo, with two inches reported in Roosevelt and Hobart.

Winter Storm in KAY, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 15:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three to four inches of snow was reported in Newkirk.

Blizzard in HARPER, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 01:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall accumulated 25 inches six miles north of Fort Supply, with snow drifts over five feet deep. The roofs of one home, two businesses, and the Ft. Supply school gym collapsed. No injuries were reported. Frequent wind gusts over 40 mph caused near zero visibility. Monetary damage estimates were unavailable.

Blizzard in HARPER, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 01:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall totals of 23 inches were reported two miles south of Buffalo, with 24 inches in Laverne. Some of the snow drifts were well over six feet deep. The weight of the snowfall on roofs caused roofs of some buildings to collapse in the Laverne and Buffalo areas. Although much of the damage was reported to outbuildings and barns, a partial roof collapse of the Grace Living Center nursing occurred. No injuries were reported at the nursing home. Power was knocked out for several hours. A few power poles were knocked down by winds that gusted well over 40 mph for several hours. Visibilities were less than a quarter of a mile for several hours, with some areas reporting near zero visibility due to the blowing snow. Roads were closed across the county, as road crews struggled to keep up with the one to two inch an hour snowfall rates. Accidents were few, as most residents stayed off the roadways. However, there was one injury in an automobile accident. Monetary damages were estimated for the entire county.

Blizzard in ELLIS, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 01:30:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall accumulated 22 inches in Arnett. The weight of the wet snow caused some minor roof damage to buildings in town. A few automobile accidents occurred, with one minor injury reported. Monetary damages were estimated for the entire county.

Blizzard in ALFALFA, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 12:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall accumulated 12 inches in Cherokee. Sustained winds of 35 to 40 mph were common for several hours.

Winter Storm in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 12:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four inches of snow was reported in Sentinel.

Blizzard in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall accumulated four inches in Clinton. Numerous wind gusts over 40 mph caused blowing and drifting of the snowfall.

Winter Weather in GREER, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One and a half to two inches of snow accumulated in and around Moravia.

Winter Weather in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 12:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two to three inches of sleet and snow accumulated in and around Weatherford. Three accidents were reported on I-40, mainly on the bridges. One injury was reported. Monetary damages were estimated.

Winter Weather in LOGAN, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 19:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three inches of snowfall accumulation was measured one mile west of Crescent. One inch of snow was reported five miles southeast of Guthrie.

Winter Weather in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 17:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three inches of snowfall accumulation was measured in Kingfisher.

Winter Weather in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 16:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two inches of snowfall accumulation was reported in and around Yukon, with one to two inches in Piedmont and El Reno. The precipitation began as a mixture of freezing rain and sleet, causing some roadways to become slick. Several accidents were reported as a result, and one person was killed on I-40 near El Reno. No other injuries were reported. Monetary damage estimates were not given.

Winter Weather in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 17:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two inches of snow accumulated in and around Okarche.

Winter Weather in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 16:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One and a half inches of snowfall accumulation was reported in and around Bethany and northwest Oklahoma City, with one inch reported at Will Rogers World Airport.

Winter Weather in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 15:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two and a half inches of snowfall accumulation was reported two miles east-northeast of Lookeba.

Blizzard in ELLIS, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 01:30:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall accumulated 18.4 inches in Fargo.

Blizzard in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 06:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall accumulated 11 inches in Mutual.

Blizzard in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Snowfall accumulated 6 inches in Elk City. Wind gusts over 40 mph were common for several hours, causing substantial blowing and drifting of the snow.

Blizzard in MAJOR, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 08:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall accumulated 9 inches in Fairview.

Blizzard in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 08:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snowfall accumulated 13 inches in Vici.

Blizzard in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 08:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall accumulated 6 inches in Taloga and 5 inches in Leedey.

Winter Storm in KAY, OKLAHOMA
From 27-MAR-09 15:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain accumulated to a quarter of an inch in and to the east of Ponca City. Numerous four to five inch diameter tree limbs were downed throughout town. Power outages were also reported.