sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Low pressure tracked through the Ohio Valley before redeveloping off the Mid-Atlantic Coast. High pressure to the north kept just enough cold air for precipitation that was associated with this low to fall in the from of snow and ice.

Winter Weather in HARDY, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 22-JAN-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trace of ice was reported from freezing rain near Mcneill. Snow and sleet accumulation near Mcneill was reported to be 2.5 inches.

Winter Weather in EASTERN MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 22-JAN-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow and sleet accumulation of 3.3 inches was reported near Keyser.

Winter Weather in WESTERN MINERAL, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 22-JAN-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Unknown

Snow and sleet accumulation was estimated to be around two inches in western Mineral County. A glaze of ice was also estimated from freezing rain.

Winter Storm in WESTERN GRANT, WEST VIRGINIA
From 21-JAN-10 17:00:00 to 22-JAN-10 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Ice accumulation from freezing rain totaled around one quarter of an inch in Bayard. Snow and sleet totaled around one half inch at Bayard.
A low pressure system tracked acros Northern Florida which produced heavy snow on the north side of the storm system.  Snow fell from the Florida panhandle northeast to Virginia.  Amounts in the CSRA ranged from 4-7 inches.

Winter Storm in BURKE, GEORGIA
From 12-FEB-10 17:00:00 to 13-FEB-10 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported 2-4 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in COLUMBIA, GEORGIA
From 12-FEB-10 17:00:00 to 13-FEB-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported 4-7 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in LINCOLN, GEORGIA
From 12-FEB-10 17:00:00 to 13-FEB-10 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported 4-6 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in MCDUFFIE, GEORGIA
From 12-FEB-10 17:00:00 to 13-FEB-10 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

EM reported 3-5 inches of snow across the county.

Winter Storm in RICHMOND, GEORGIA
From 12-FEB-10 17:00:00 to 13-FEB-10 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

EM reported 3-5 inches of snow across the county.
As an upper level disturbance lifted into eastern North Dakota, a semi-circle of thunderstorms formed around its northern and eastern periphery. As a segment of these storms moved north of Mayville, they produced a brief tornado near Holmes.

Flash Flood in TOWNER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-AUG-10 16:00:00 to 11-AUG-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EGELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Street flooding was reported in Egeland.

Tornado in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-AUG-10 12:36:00 to 10-AUG-10 12:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLMES
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado struck a farmstead in southern Grand Forks County, damaging a large well constructed equipment shed. The tornado traveled over a shelterbelt along the west edge of the property causing considerable damage. Several pieces of farm equipment were moved and flipped. An empty grain bin was removed from its foundation and lofted 300 yards, with much of the bin landing in the northwest corner of the shelterbelt.
A strong low level jet and good warm advection helped to spawn a couple strong thunderstorms in the early morning hours of the 12th. Then there was a brief break before strong thunderstorms began to flare up again by the early afternoon. Thunderstorms kept firing north of a warm front located over northeast South Dakota and southern Minnesota, as the low level jet and warm advection stay strong through the day. These storms produced very heavy rainfall rates and some flash flooding as well as sporadic reports of strong winds into the evening.

Hail in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 12-AUG-10 05:40:00 to 12-AUG-10 05:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The hail occurred 1.5 miles north of Lake Jessie in Leaf Mountain Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 12-AUG-10 20:00:00 to 12-AUG-10 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORHEAD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down in Moorhead.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 12-AUG-10 21:45:00 to 12-AUG-10 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHELPS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong east winds flipped multiple boat lifts and damaged several docks on the west end of Otter Tail Lake.

Flash Flood in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 12-AUG-10 14:18:00 to 13-AUG-10 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SABIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Streets flooded in the town of Sabin. In rural areas around Sabin, ditches filled with water and flooded several rural roads.
A coastal storm passing southern New England just southeast of Nantucket resulted in a period of snow across northern Massachusetts and southwest New Hampshire.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 17-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 18-JAN-10 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Four to eight inches fell across eastern Hillsborough County.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 17-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 18-JAN-10 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to nine inches of snow fell across western and central Hillsborough County.
Widespread dense fog affected much of central and south-central Kansas during the predawn hours on the 22nd. Visibilities were one-quarter mile or less. One truck accident was reported in Kingman county.

Dense Fog in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 22-NOV-10 00:00:00 to 22-NOV-10 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Poor visibility in dense fog caused a trucker to drive his rig off the road and onto diagonally-oriented railroad tracks for one-quarter mile, causing damage to the tires and rims. No one was injured. The incident occurred about one mile west of Cunningham on Highway 54 westbound. Property damage amounts are rough estimates. The Kingman Leader-Courier contributed to this report.
A relatively weak, but tightly wrapped low pressure system moved into the far northeast Pacific ocean during the morning hours on January 13, 2010.  An occluded front associated with this system swept north across western Oregon, bringing some high winds to the central Oregon coast.

High Wind in CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 13-JAN-10 09:30:00 to 13-JAN-10 13:45:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio equipment in Gleneden Beach (located about 20 miles north of Newport, Oregon) measured a peak wind gust of 70 mph.
Additionally, the Oregon department of transportation equipment on the Yaquina Bay bridge in Newport, Oregon, measured sustained winds of 40 to 42mph.
A strong cold front brought rain and high winds to northern Connecticut.  Winds knocked numerous trees and wires down in Hartford and Tolland counties.

Strong Wind in TOLLAND, CONNECTICUT
From 01-DEC-10 14:14:00 to 01-DEC-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees and wires were downed in portions of Tolland County, including Columbia, Ellington, Tolland, and Somers.

High Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 01-DEC-10 14:05:00 to 01-DEC-10 16:16:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous trees and wires were downed throughout Hartford County.  This included trees in Glastonbury, Manchester, West Hartford, Berlin, Suffield, Farmington, East Hartford, Granby, Windsor, Wethersfield, Southington, Simsbury, and South Windsor.  Trees fell on houses on Lincoln Street in Berlin, on Evergreen Lane in Glastonbury, and on Grennan Road in West Hartford.
A series of strong weather systems brought heavy rain to northwest Oregon causing flooding on local rivers.

Flood in POLK, OREGON
From 29-DEC-10 06:49:00 to 29-DEC-10 15:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: SUVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Heavy rain caused the Luckiamute River to rise above flood stage.

Flood in MARION, OREGON
From 30-DEC-10 01:10:00 to 30-DEC-10 04:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: AURORA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Heavy rainfall over the area caused the Pudding River to overflow its banks and flood farmland.
Scattered snow showers that occurred from late in the day of January 8th through the overnight hours left accumulating snow in Letcher county.

Winter Weather in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 09-JAN-10 12:00:00 to 09-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inches of snow received overnight with a total of 5 inches since late Thursday.

Winter Weather in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 09-JAN-10 15:45:00 to 09-JAN-10 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A half inch of new snowfall was received over the past hour near Talbert.
Strong east winds affected the east Puget Sound lowlands and southwest interior.  Meanwhile high winds were recorded on Hurricane Ridge in the Olympics.

High Wind in OLYMPICS, WASHINGTON
From 15-JAN-10 02:17:00 to 15-JAN-10 05:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Wind sensors on Hurricane Ridge operated by the Northwest Avalanche Center recorded 60 mph sustained wind with gusts in the 80s.

High Wind in EAST PUGET SOUND LOWLANDS, WASHINGTON
From 15-JAN-10 08:55:00 to 15-JAN-10 10:55:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter near Enumclaw reported east winds, sustained 30-40 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST INTERIOR, WASHINGTON
From 15-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 15-JAN-10 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter near Lake Lawrence reported sustained east wind of 40-45 mph with a gust to 61 mph.
A weak low passed across Ontario into Quebec well north of the Lakes, with a trailing west-east trough stalling out north of Lake Ontario. This set up a westerly flow across the Lake and conditions became favorable to induce a single lake plume which moved onshore across central Jefferson County by noon Sunday and held pretty much in place until mid evening when winds veered a bit, pushing the band into southern Jefferson and northern Lewis counties. The heaviest snow fell over the southern and central parts of Jefferson and northwestern Lewis counties where 8 to 16 inches fell. The Watertown area was hard hit with 10-12 inches.

Lake-Effect Snow in LEWIS, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-10 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-10 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Lake-Effect Snow in JEFFERSON, NEW YORK
From 31-JAN-10 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-10 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways
A large boulder slid down a hillside onto Highway 2 just west of Leavenworth causing extensive damage to the roadway.  The boulder was 25 feet long and 20 feet wide, and created a hole in the highway three to five feet deep, and cracks 75 to 100 feet long.

Debris Flow in EAST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES, WASHINGTON
From 15-JAN-10 16:30:00 to 15-JAN-10 16:30:00 (PST-8)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper
Rain and frozen ground let to rapid runoff along hillsides and creating flooding at the intersection of Highway 20 and Pleasant Valley Road.  The upper end of Lower Pleasant Valley Road was also partially washed out.  One residence had a thick layer of rock and soil in the yard with minimal damage to the home.  The flood occurred in the Oden Road Fire area which burned during the summer of 2009.

Flood in OKANOGAN, WASHINGTON
From 17-JAN-10 18:00:00 to 18-JAN-10 01:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: CHILLOWIST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper
After a brief respite, an intense lake effect snow band developed during the morning of the 3rd in eastern Grand Traverse County.  Williamsburg picked up almost a foot of new snow by early afternoon.

Lake-Effect Snow in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 03-JAN-10 07:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Unseasonably warm temperatures moved into southern New England ahead of a cold front which allowed for excellent atmospheric mixing. This resulted in strong to damaging winds across much of eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

High Wind in NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-JAN-10 12:46:00 to 25-JAN-10 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A weather station at a spotter's home recorded a wind gust of 60 mph.  A tree was downed in Cumberland on Nate Whipple Highway.  In North Smithfield, a tree on Route 146 was downed.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-JAN-10 15:09:00 to 25-JAN-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A weather station at a spotter's home in Cranston recorded a wind gust of 51 mph.  A tree in East Providence was downed.  In Cranston, a telephone pole was downed.  A 30 foot tall pine tree in Providence was downed.

High Wind in WESTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-JAN-10 14:23:00 to 25-JAN-10 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Many trees were downed in Coventry.

High Wind in EASTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-JAN-10 15:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System at T.F. Green State Airport recorded a wind gust of 58 mph. No damage was reported.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 25-JAN-10 15:00:00 to 25-JAN-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 51 mph wind gust was recorded on a home weather station.  Trees were downed in Exeter and South Kingstown.
Unseasonably warm temperatures moved into southern New England ahead of a cold front which allowed for excellent atmospheric mixing. This resulted in strong to damaging winds across much of eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island as well as portions of northern Connecticut.

High Wind in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 25-JAN-10 10:06:00 to 25-JAN-10 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A weather station at an amateur radio operator's home in New Britain recorded a wind gust of 47 mph.  Trees and branches were downed in Granby, South Windsor, Suffield, East Hartford, Newington, Farmington, and Glastonbury.
A low pressure system developed over the Southern Plains during the late evening hours of December 14th, 2010. The system moved east into the Mid-South during the early morning hours of December 15th, 2010 and continued throughout the morning. Precipitation associated with the system fell in the form of freezing rain as temperatures had dropped to 32 degrees or just slightly below. Ice accumulations were generally less than a tenth of an inch and was mainly confined to elevated surfaces. However many bridges and overpasses became icy causing numerous accidents. By afternoon, precipitation either tapered off or changed over to rain as temperatures rose to above freezing.

Winter Weather in PEMISCOT, MISSOURI
From 15-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 15-DEC-10 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Freezing rain produced minor accumulations on elevated surfaces and on bridges and overpasses.
Snow showers occurred over West Tennessee during the day on December 26th, 2010. The snow showers were associated with an upper level disturbance. Some of the snow showers produced minor accumulations of 1-2 inches across West Tennessee near the Tennessee River.

Winter Weather in CARROLL, TENNESSEE
From 26-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One to two inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in HENRY, TENNESSEE
From 26-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One to two inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 26-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One to two inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 26-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One to two inches of snow fell across the area.

Winter Weather in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 26-DEC-10 07:00:00 to 26-DEC-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One to two inches of snow fell across the area.
Very cold north winds resulted in an extended period of locally heavy lake effect snow in Northwest Lower Michigan.  The first dominant band of snow produced 6 to 7 inches of accumulation near and south of Kalkaska by morning on New Years Day.  A stronger band reformed along the Lake Michigan coast during the day, dumping 10 inches of snow on part of the city of Manistee.  By evening of the 1st,  bands brought 2 to 3 inch per hour accumulations northwest of Traverse City, and near Williamsburg.  Finally, on the night of the 2nd, Beulah and Lake Ann got into the act, with localized 6 to 9 inch accumulations.

Lake-Effect Snow in KALKASKA, MICHIGAN
From 01-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 02-JAN-10 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Lake-Effect Snow in LEELANAU, MICHIGAN
From 01-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lake-Effect Snow in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 01-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lake-Effect Snow in BENZIE, MICHIGAN
From 01-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lake-Effect Snow in MANISTEE, MICHIGAN
From 01-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 03-JAN-10 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
Very cold westerly winds produced isolated heavy accumulations of lake effect snow.  East Jordan, Boyne Falls, and Vanderbilt all picked up 5 to 8 inches of snow, mainly on the day and night of the 27th.  Parts of Chippewa County got into it that night, with 5 to 6 inches near Paradise.  Blowing and drifting snow persisted into the day on the 28th.

Lake-Effect Snow in CHIPPEWA, MICHIGAN
From 27-JAN-10 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-10 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Lake-Effect Snow in CHARLEVOIX, MICHIGAN
From 27-JAN-10 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Lake-Effect Snow in OTSEGO, MICHIGAN
From 27-JAN-10 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public
Light to moderate snow and strong winds resulted in low visibilities and drifting snow February 5th into early February 6th, as a rapidly intensifying area of low pressure tracked eastward through the lower Ohio Valley.  Snowfall totals generally ranged between 4 and 8 inches, with drifts as high as 3 to 4 feet.

Winter Storm in ALLEN, OHIO
From 05-FEB-10 13:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Light to moderate snow developed during the early afternoon hours on February 5th, and continued into the early morning hours of February 6th.  Gusty winds accompanied the snow, with gusts of 30 to 45 mph limiting visibilities.  The falling snow and strong winds also led to plenty of blowing and drifting snow, with drifts of 2 to 4 feet reported.  Snowfall totals across the county generally ranged between 6 and 8 inches.  There were reports of slide-offs and accidents across the region.

Winter Storm in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 05-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 06-FEB-10 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Light to moderate snow developed during the early afternoon hours on February 5th, and continued into the early morning hours of February 6th.  Gusty winds accompanied the snow, with gusts of 30 to 45 mph limiting visibilities.  The falling snow and strong winds also led to plenty of blowing and drifting snow, with drifts of 1 to 3 feet reported.  Snowfall totals across the county generally ranged between 4 and 7 inches.  There were reports of slide-offs and accidents across the region.
An intense lake effect snow band set up across La Porte County on January 8th. This intense single band deposited over a foot of snow across the western half of the county.

Lake-Effect Snow in LA PORTE, INDIANA
From 08-JAN-10 11:00:00 to 09-JAN-10 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A heavy lake effect snow band set up over portions of La Porte County during the late morning hours of January 8th, and continued into much of the afternoon and evening.  Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour were common, with snowfall totals in excess of a foot across far western portions of the county.  A trained spotter reported 16.5 inches of total snow accumulation in Michigan City, with a report of 6.7 inches in La Porte.  The heavy snow and gusty winds created near zero visibilities at times, along with drifting snow.
Thunderstorms developed around the Langdon (ND) area in the early evening and tracked to the southeast. Initially the storms dropped some large hail, but as the storms approached the Grand Forks/East Grand Forks area they produced some strong gusts of wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 31-JUL-10 19:57:00 to 31-JUL-10 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST GRAND FORKS
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A corridor of downburst winds developed from central East Grand Forks and extended to the east-southeast for several miles. Numerous trees were snapped off and one street light was blown down. Numerous roofs received shingle and trim damage and one metal roof was peeled off of a local print shop. Peak winds were estimated at 85 to 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 31-JUL-10 19:58:00 to 31-JUL-10 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVIDSON
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The winds were measured by a MNDOT RWIS sensor located along U. S. Highway 2.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 31-JUL-10 20:15:00 to 31-JUL-10 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FISHER
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue