A significant winter storm affected all of the four state region which began in the pre-dawn hours thursday, February 11th.  Arctic High pressure had built into the region during the early portion of the week ahead of a potent upper level disturbance which moved Across the southwestern states tapping a large plume of subtropical
moisture.  As the upper disturbance moved closer to our region, the moisture was lifted up and over the cold artic air already in place.  Light snow began to fall across areas west of Interstate 49 before sunrise Thursday and the intensities increased throughout the day mainly north of a Jacksonville, Texas, to Natchitoches, Louisiana
line.  As the upper disturbance moved closer, snowfall rates increased to as much as 1 to 2 inches per hour in some locations during the evening hours on Thursday, lasting into the early morning hours Friday.  The rain which had been falling across
portions of deep east Texas Thursday eventually changed over to all snow during the early morning hours Friday.  When the storm ended early Friday, much of the area had received 4 to as much as 9 inches of heavy wet snow.  Numerous schools and businesses were closed and many roads were closed due to snow and slush covering
them.  Also, due to the weight of the snow, numerous trees were downed on powerlines causing power outages to nearly 100 thousand people across the region.
This storm ranks 7th all time in total snowfall, which was 5.4 Inches, for Shreveport since records began in 1871, and the most snow the metropolitan area has seen since December 16th, 1983, when 5.4 inches of snow was recorded.

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 15:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 2 to 4 inches with 4 inches measured in Ruston, Louisiana.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.

Heavy Snow in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 3 to 5 inches with 4 inches measured in Homer, Louisiana.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.

Heavy Snow in GRANT, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 15:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 4 to 6 inches with 6 inches measured in Colfax, Louisiana.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.

Heavy Snow in NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 4 to 7 inches with 6 inches measured in Natchitoches, Provencal, and Campti, Louisiana.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.

Winter Weather in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 15:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 1 to 3 inches with 3 inches measured in Farmerville, Louisiana.

Heavy Snow in LA SALLE, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 15:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 4 to 6 inches with 6 inches measured in Jena, Louisiana.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.

Winter Weather in CALDWELL, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 15:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 2 to 3 inches with 3 inches measured in Columbia, Louisiana.

Heavy Snow in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 3 to 6 inches with 3 inches measured in Minden and near 6 inches near Shongaloo, Louisiana.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.

Heavy Snow in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 3 to 4 inches across the northern part of the parish to 5.3 inches measured in Bossier City, Louisiana.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.

Heavy Snow in SABINE, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 4 to 7 inches with 7 inches measured in Converse and 5 inches measured in Many, Louisiana.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.

Heavy Snow in WINN, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 15:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 4 to 6 inches with 6 inches measured east of Winnfield and 5.25 inches measured in Atlanta, Louisiana.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.

Heavy Snow in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 3 to 5 inches with 5 inches measured in Stonewall, Louisiana.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.

Heavy Snow in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 15:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 3 to 4 inches with 4 inches measured in Arcadia, Louisiana.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.

Heavy Snow in RED RIVER, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 3 to 5 inches with 5 inches measured in Hanna, Louisiana.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.

Heavy Snow in JACKSON, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 15:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 3 to 5 inches with 5 inches measured in Jonesboro, Louisiana.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.

Heavy Snow in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 15:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 3 to 5 inches with 5 inches measured in Monroe, and 4.2 inches measured in Schwartz, Louisiana.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.

Heavy Snow in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 11-FEB-10 12:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and did not end until the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Snowfall totals across the parish ranged from 3 to 6 inches with 3 inches measured in Rodessa, 5.4 inches measured in Shreveport and 5.2 inches in Keithville, Louisiana.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.