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 CHEROKEE, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 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 county ranged from 3 to 5 inches with 4.7 inches being reported near Rusk, Texas.

Heavy Snow in CAMP, TEXAS
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: Law Enforcement

A heavy, wet snow began accumulating during the afternoon hours of February 11th and ended during the afternoon of February 12th.  Snowfall totals of 5 to 6 inches were common across the county, including specific totals of near 6 inches in Pittsburg, Texas.  Due to the wet nature of the snow, several large branches were downed along with a few small trees.  Schools and businesses were also closed.

Heavy Snow in PANOLA, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 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 county ranged from 6 to 9 inches with 9 inches being reported near Carthage, Texas.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed along with some smaller trees across the county.

Heavy Snow in RUSK, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 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 county ranged from 4 to 6 inches with 6 inches being reported near Henderson, Texas.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed across the county.

Heavy Snow in CASS, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A heavy, wet snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and ended during the afternoon of February 12th.  Snowfall totals of 6 to 8 inches were common across the county, including specific totals of near 8 inches in Douglassville, and 6 inches near Kildare, Texas.  Due to the wet nature of the snow, several large branches were downed along with a few small trees.  Schools and businesses were also closed.

Winter Weather in SAN AUGUSTINE, TEXAS
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 county ranged from 2 to 3 inches with 3 inches being reported near Chireno, Texas.

Heavy Snow in GREGG, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

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 county ranged from 6 to 8 inches with 7 inches being reported near Longview, Texas.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed along with some smaller trees across the county.

Heavy Snow in HARRISON, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

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 county ranged from 6 to 8 inches with 6 inches measured near Harleton, 7.5 inches measured near Marshall and 7 inches measured in Elysian Fields, Texas.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed along with some smaller trees across the county.

Heavy Snow in SHELBY, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 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 county ranged from 4 to 7 inches with 6.5 inches being reported near Center, Texas.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.

Heavy Snow in MARION, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 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 county ranged from 2 to 4 inches with 4 inches being reported near Jefferson, Texas.

Heavy Snow in WOOD, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

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 county ranged from 6 to 8 inches with 7.5 inches being reported near Winnsboro, Texas.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed along with some smaller trees across the county.

Winter Weather in SABINE, TEXAS
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 county ranged from 2 to 3 inches with 3 inches being reported near Hemphill, Texas.

Heavy Snow in MORRIS, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A heavy, wet snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and ended during the afternoon of February 12th.  Snowfall totals of 6 to 9 inches were common across the county, including specific totals of near 9 inches in Naples and 8 inches near Daingerfield, Texas.  Due to the wet nature of the snow, several large branches were downed along with a few small trees.  Schools and businesses were also closed.

Winter Weather in ANGELINA, TEXAS
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: Broadcast Media

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 county ranged from 1 to 2 inches with 2 inches being reported near Lufkin, Texas.

Heavy Snow in NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 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 county ranged from 4 to 6 inches with 6 inches being reported near Nacgdoches, Texas.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed.

Heavy Snow in SMITH, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

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 county ranged from 5 to 10 inches with 5 inches measured at Emerald Bay by Lake Palestine, 10 inches measured near Lindale, Texas.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed along with some smaller trees across the county.

Heavy Snow in UPSHUR, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

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 county ranged from 4 to 7 inches with 7 inches being reported in Diana and upwards of 4 inches north of Gladewater, Texas.  Schools and some businesses were closed and the wet nature of the snow resulted in large tree branches being downed along with some smaller trees across the county.

Heavy Snow in RED RIVER, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow began falling during the morning of February 11th and ended during the afternoon of February 12th.  Snowfall accumulations of 4 to 8 inches were common across the county with a storm total of near 8 inches reported near Clarksville, Texas.  Due to the heavy, wet nature of the snow...some large tree limbs were downed with other isolated trees downed as well.  Schools and businesses were closed across the county as well.

Heavy Snow in BOWIE, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Snowfall began accumulating across the county during the morning hours of February 11th and ended during the afternoon of February 12th.  Snowfall accumulations of 4 to 8 inches were common across the county with specific accumulations of 8 inches measured in Dekalb and 6 inches measured near New Boston, Texas.  Due to the heavy wet nature of the snow...some large tree limbs were downed along with isolated trees.  Schools and businesses were also closed.

Heavy Snow in TITUS, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A heavy, wet snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and ended during the afternoon of February 12th.  Snowfall totals of 6 to 8 inches were common across the county, including specific totals of near 7 inches in Mount Pleasant, Texas.  Due to the wet nature of the snow, several large branches were downed along with a few small trees.  Schools and businesses were also closed.

Heavy Snow in FRANKLIN, TEXAS
From 11-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 12-FEB-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A heavy, wet snow began accumulating during the morning hours of February 11th and ended during the afternoon hours of February 12th.  Total snowfall accumulations ranged from 6 to 8 inches across the county with a specific total of 7.5 inches measured in Mount Vernon, Texas.  Due to the wet nature of the snow...some large tree limbs were downed along with isolated trees.  Several schools and businesses were also closed.