sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Low pressure and a cold front approaching from the west spawned severe thunderstorms on the 27th. Dew points were relatively low, preventing a larger outbreak of severe weather. Even so, there were numerous reports of hail and a few instances of wind damage.

Hail in BAXTER, ARKANSAS
From 27-MAR-10 17:15:00 to 27-MAR-10 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The hail was described as being like slush balls falling from the sky so thick you couldn't see 50 yards. The hail splashed into Lake Norfork and churned up the water.

Hail in BOONE, ARKANSAS
From 27-MAR-10 16:01:00 to 27-MAR-10 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in YELL, ARKANSAS
From 27-MAR-10 16:41:00 to 27-MAR-10 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PERRY, ARKANSAS
From 27-MAR-10 17:21:00 to 27-MAR-10 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in CONWAY, ARKANSAS
From 27-MAR-10 17:30:00 to 27-MAR-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 27-MAR-10 18:19:00 to 27-MAR-10 18:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYFLOWER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in HOT SPRING, ARKANSAS
From 27-MAR-10 18:21:00 to 27-MAR-10 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKPORT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FAULKNER, ARKANSAS
From 27-MAR-10 18:23:00 to 27-MAR-10 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLD CREEK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
From 27-MAR-10 17:20:00 to 27-MAR-10 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT GROVE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof of a chicken house was blown off and a few trees blown down south of Scotland.
A Pacific storm brought heavy snow to portions of Southwest Montana. Snow amounts up to 2 feet were reported.

Winter Storm in GALLATIN, MONTANA
From 05-MAY-10 14:00:00 to 06-MAY-10 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Eighteen inches of snow fell at Bozeman 14NE (the Brackett Creek SNOTEL site - elevation 7320 feet).

Winter Storm in BEAVERHEAD, MONTANA
From 05-MAY-10 14:00:00 to 06-MAY-10 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Nine inches of snow fell at Jackson 14S (the Bloody Dick SNOTEL site - elevation 7549 feet). Seven inches of snow fell at Grant 5S.

Winter Storm in MADISON, MONTANA
From 05-MAY-10 14:00:00 to 06-MAY-10 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Twenty-five inches of snow fell at Ennis 15NW (the Lower Twin SNOTEL site - elevation 7900 feet).

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, MONTANA
From 05-MAY-10 14:00:00 to 06-MAY-10 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Six inches of snow fell at Ringling 4SE (the Frohner Maedow SNOTEL site - elevation 6480 feet). Six inches of snow also fell at Boulder 11NW (the Rocker Peak SNOTEL site - elevation 8000 feet).

Winter Storm in BROADWATER, MONTANA
From 05-MAY-10 14:00:00 to 06-MAY-10 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Six inches of snow fell at Townsend 17NNW (the Tizer Basin SNOTEL site - elevation 6880 feet).
Drought conditions remained largely unchanged across eastern Utah throughout the month of February.

Drought in EASTERN UINTA BASIN, UTAH
From 01-FEB-10 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-10 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Abnormally dry conditions persisted across the area.

Drought in TAVAPUTS PLATEAU, UTAH
From 01-FEB-10 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-10 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Abnormally dry conditions persisted across the area.

Drought in GRAND FLAT AND ARCHES, UTAH
From 01-FEB-10 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-10 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Abnormally dry conditions persisted across the area.

Drought in LA SAL & ABAJO MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 01-FEB-10 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-10 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Abnormally dry conditions persisted across the area.

Drought in CANYONLANDS / NATURAL BRIDGES, UTAH
From 01-FEB-10 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-10 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought conditions across the area remained unchanged throughout the month, with moderate drought across the south and abnormally dry conditions across northern portions of the area.

Drought in SOUTHEAST UTAH, UTAH
From 01-FEB-10 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-10 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought conditions across the area remained unchanged throughout the month, with moderate drought across the south and abnormally dry conditions across northern portions of the area.

Drought in EASTERN UINTA MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 01-FEB-10 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-10 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Abnormally dry conditions persisted across the area, except for the northeast corner of Daggett County where moderate drought conditions had developed by the end of the month.
Runoff from snowmelt along with some ice jamming brought the Elm River above flood stage at all three gaging locations in Brown county. The river rose from 3 to almost 6 feet above flood stage.  At Westport, the Elm River rose above the flood stage of 14 feet to 19.78 feet. The Elm River nine miles west of Frederick reached a record crest of 15.96 feet on March 17th with a record crest of 15.69 feet near Ordway on March 18th. Significant lowland and cropland were flooded along with several roads. Also, several homes were threatened with some sandbagging taking place. Some outbuildings were flooded.

Flood in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-MAR-10 08:00:00 to 26-MAR-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINSHIP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Strong and cold low pressure over the Gulf of Alaska on the 29th dropped slowly south and into the region on the 31st.

Heavy Snow in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, NEVADA
From 29-MAR-10 23:00:00 to 30-MAR-10 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow reports for this event include 18 inches at the Mt Rose SNOTEL and 12 inches in Incline Village (spotter). Other reports include 15 inches at the Big Meadow SNOTEL. In addition to snowfall, slick roads caused numerous accidents on highways 50 and 207 (Kingsbury Grade) as well as 2 injuries.

High Wind in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, NEVADA
From 29-MAR-10 13:00:00 to 30-MAR-10 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Here are some high wind gusts recorded in the Carson Range east of Lake Tahoe: 71 at the Little Valley RAWS at 0600PST on the 30th, 59 at the Bullseye NDOT sensor at 2200PST, and 58 mph at the Kingbury East Grade NDOT sensor at 1324PST.

High Wind in MINERAL/SOUTHERN LYON, NEVADA
From 29-MAR-10 19:00:00 to 30-MAR-10 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High wind gusts were recorded along highway 95 from Schurz to Hawthorne, including 79 mph at the Walker Lake RAWS at 1844PST and 66 mph at the Schurz NDOT sensor at 0155PST on the 30th.

Strong Wind in WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE, NEVADA
From 30-MAR-10 01:00:00 to 30-MAR-10 10:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A porch roof was blown off and a skylight broken by strong winds 10 miles south of Winnemucca.

Dust Storm in WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE, NEVADA
From 29-MAR-10 11:00:00 to 29-MAR-10 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Evidence for a dust storm include widespread wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and radar and visible satellite images of large amounts of blowing dust coinciding with the timing of lowered visibilities at the Lovelock ASOS. Lovelock had visibilities of 1/4 to 1/2 mile from 1100PST to 1220PST. Other strong wind gusts include: 61 mph at the Pyramid Lake Fisheries at 1730PST and Silver Springs AWOS with 60 mph at 1655PST.

High Wind in NORTHERN WASHOE, NEVADA
From 29-MAR-10 14:00:00 to 29-MAR-10 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A wind gust of 59 mph was reported at the Catnip Mountain RAWS between 1600PST and 1700PST. A dust storm with visibilities below 1/4 mile was reported in Gerlach at 1800PST.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 29-MAR-10 15:00:00 to 29-MAR-10 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This system produced numerous high wind gusts along with power outages in Dayton, Carson City, and Gardnerville. Here are some specific wind gusts: 72 mph at the Galena RAWS at 1700PST, 66 mph at the Five Mile Flat RAWS at 1600PST, 64 mph at the Wolf Run Golf Course in SW Reno at 1640PST, and 60 mph at the National Weather Service.  In Carson City, strong winds caused difficulty controlling a fire which caused extensive damage to a furniture store (250 to 500k according to fire chief) and a hair salon.
Deep low surface pressure moving along the Canadian-U.S. border contributed to high winds along the Northern Rocky Mountain Front. Sustained wind speeds of 40 mph were reported.

High Wind in EASTERN GLACIER, MONTANA
From 20-MAY-10 14:56:00 to 20-MAY-10 15:56:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Sustained wind speeds of 40 mph were reported at the Cut Bank ASOS site.
The combination of the heavy rain and strong to locally high winds downed weak trees and tree limbs throughout Delaware. About 3,000 homes and businesses lost power, all power was restored by the evening of the 13th.
The strong onshore wind also caused minor tidal flooding along the ocean, into Delaware Bay and in tidal sections of the Delaware River from the morning high tide on the 13th through the morning high tide on the 14th. The highest tides occurred with the strongest onshore flow on the morning of the 13th. In Delaware City (New Castle County), water lapped over the damaged sea wall. Tidal flooding occurred at Fort DuPont. The highest tides included 7.94 feet above mean lower low water at Reedy Island in New Castle County (Minor tidal flooding starts at 7.2 feet above mean lower low water.) and 6.88 feet above mean lower low water at Breakwater Harbor in Sussex County (Minor tidal flooding starts at 6.0 feet above mean lower low water.).
Peak wind gusts included 58 mph in Dover (Kent County), 50 mph in Frankford (Sussex County), 48 mph in Georgetown (Sussex County), 46 mph in Delaware City (New Castle County) and 45 mph at the New Castle County Airport.
The strong to high winds were caused by the pressure gradient or difference between a high pressure system over the Canadian Maritimes and an intense low pressure system moving toward Delaware from Virginia. The strongest winds occurred between 4 a.m. EST and Noon EST on the 13th and weakened once the center of the low pressure system came closer to the state.

Strong Wind in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 13-MAR-10 06:00:00 to 13-MAR-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong Wind in INLAND SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 13-MAR-10 05:00:00 to 13-MAR-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in KENT, DELAWARE
From 13-MAR-10 05:00:00 to 13-MAR-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong Wind in DELAWARE BEACHES, DELAWARE
From 13-MAR-10 05:00:00 to 13-MAR-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper
Showers and thunderstorms associated with low pressure and a cold front produced one to three inches of rain across portions of northeast North Carolina from Sunday night, March 28th, through Monday afternoon March 29th.

Heavy Rain in BERTIE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAR-10 01:00:00 to 29-MAR-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEWISTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Rainfall amounts of one to three inches occurred across the county. Lewiston reported 2.93 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain in CAMDEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAR-10 01:00:00 to 29-MAR-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMDEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rainfall amounts of one to three inches occurred across the county.

Heavy Rain in CHOWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAR-10 01:00:00 to 29-MAR-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDENTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Rainfall amounts of one to three inches occurred across the county. Edenton reported 2.61 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain in CURRITUCK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAR-10 01:00:00 to 29-MAR-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CURRITUCK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rainfall amounts of one to three inches occurred across the county.

Heavy Rain in GATES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAR-10 01:00:00 to 29-MAR-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GATESVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rainfall amounts of one to three inches occurred across the county. Gatesville reported 1.85 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain in HERTFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAR-10 01:00:00 to 29-MAR-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MURFREESBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Rainfall amounts of one to three inches occurred across the county. Murfreesboro reported 2.58 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain in NORTHAMPTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAR-10 01:00:00 to 29-MAR-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Rainfall amounts of one to three inches occurred across the county. Jackson reported 2.92 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain in PASQUOTANK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAR-10 01:00:00 to 29-MAR-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIZABETH CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rainfall amounts of one to three inches occurred across the county. Elizabeth City reported 3.40 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain in PERQUIMANS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-MAR-10 01:00:00 to 29-MAR-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELVIDERE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rainfall amounts of one to three inches occurred across the county.
A slow moving storm system brought heavy snow to portions of Shannon and Bennett Counties in southwestern South Dakota. Rainfall changed to snow during the early morning of the 9th, with the heavy snow continuing through the early morning of the 10th. Snowfall amounts were generally in the four to eight inch range, with some higher elevations from Porcupine to Martin receiving around a foot of snow.

Heavy Snow in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-MAR-10 02:00:00 to 10-MAR-10 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy Snow in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-MAR-10 05:00:00 to 10-MAR-10 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A slow moving storm system brought a prolonged period of snow to northwestern South Dakota. Snowfall totals over a two day period ranged from four to eight inches, with locally higher amounts over the northern Black Hills and far northwestern South Dakota.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-MAR-10 10:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 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 09-MAR-10 15:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in NORTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Weather in STURGIS / PIEDMONT FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Weather in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-MAR-10 10:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Weather in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-MAR-10 15:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Weather in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-MAR-10 15:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Weather in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-MAR-10 12:00:00 to 11-MAR-10 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A spring storm brought heavy snow, gusty winds, and areas of reduced visibilities to portions of North Central Montana. Snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches were reported.

Winter Storm in BLAINE, MONTANA
From 04-MAY-10 05:00:00 to 05-MAY-10 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten inches of snow fell at Lloyd 6W and 9 inches of snow fell at Lloyd 4E. Strong winds caused drifts 4 to 6 feet high.

Winter Storm in HILL, MONTANA
From 04-MAY-10 05:00:00 to 05-MAY-10 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Eighteen inches of snow fell at Rocky Boy 9SE (the Rocky Boy SNOTEL site - elevation 4700 feet). Eight inches of snow fell at Lloyd 11WNW.

Winter Storm in CHOUTEAU, MONTANA
From 04-MAY-10 05:00:00 to 05-MAY-10 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Twelve inches of snow fell at Rocky Boy 13SSE. Strong winds caused drifts up to 4 feet high.
A very unstable and moist airmass developed across the region during the afternoon and evening hours of May 26th. Weak northerly flow aloft allowed for a weak disturbance to move southward out of central Arkansas during the afternoon. This in combination with a weak thermal boundary in the lower levels of the atmosphere proved to be the trigger for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms across the region. Additional thunderstorm activity developed along remnant outflow boundaries and a few of these storms became severe. Damaging wind gusts were the main threat of the afternoon and evening along with a few large hail reports.

Hail in GREGG, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-10 12:40:00 to 26-MAY-10 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREGGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Penny sized hail was reported in Longview, Texas.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-10 13:42:00 to 26-MAY-10 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were downed on the west side of Overton, Texas in Smith County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-10 14:50:00 to 26-MAY-10 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYLER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Some siding was blown off a building just off the southwest loop in Tyler, Texas.
A group of back-country skiers triggered an avalanche on Mt. Yeckel above the town of Lenado.

Avalanche in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 14-FEB-10 14:20:00 to 14-FEB-10 14:25:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A group of four back-country skiers were skinning up Mt. Yeckel to attempt their second run for the day, when the lead skier triggered an avalanche. The avalanche carried the first skier 100 feet downhill, where he then hit a tree. The second of the four skiers was also carried downhill but remained on top of the snow surface. The remaining two skiers were able to stay out of the avalanche path. The uninjured skiers contacted Mountain Rescue Aspen, who attended to the injured skier around 3:00 am the next morning. He was flown out by helicopter about 3 hours later and was diagnosed with a broken lower leg.
A tight pressure gradient combined with a cold frontal passage to produce widespread high winds and damage.  Blowing dust in the Columbia Basin reduced visibility to near zero around Stanfield, Pendleton, and between Lexington and Hermiston. The blowing dust caused traffic accidents with an injury near Stanfield on Interstate 84.  Peak wind gusts in mph included 13 miles west southwest of Mikkalo (58), 5 miles south southeast of Mikkalo (59), North Pole Ridge RAWS (65), Pendleton Airport (61), 10 miles north northeast of Pendleton (58), and  Helix (60).  Sustained winds of at least 40 mph were reported at 5 miles south southeast of Mikkalo.  Downed trees were observed 1 mile south of Stanfield, Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, 4 miles south of Bend, 12 miles south of Maupin, and Wasco.  A tree in the Bend area fell on a house and caused signficant structural damage.  Also in the Bend area, downed power lines caused small fires.

Dust Storm in FOOTHILLS OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, OREGON
From 03-MAY-10 09:30:00 to 03-MAY-10 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Amateur Radio

High Wind in FOOTHILLS OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, OREGON
From 03-MAY-10 12:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in CENTRAL OREGON, OREGON
From 03-MAY-10 13:50:00 to 03-MAY-10 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dust Storm in LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN, OREGON
From 03-MAY-10 11:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Department of Highways

High Wind in NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, OREGON
From 03-MAY-10 09:00:00 to 03-MAY-10 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN, OREGON
From 03-MAY-10 06:30:00 to 03-MAY-10 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet