After a relatively quiet early winter, a dose of reality, in the form of a major, record-setting winter storm, affected all of Oklahoma from late on January 31 through February 1. Periods of heavy sleet and snow, combined with winds that gusted over 40 mph, disrupted travel and closed hundreds of schools and businesses. Snowfall totals reached over a foot in some places, with snow drifts reaching three to five foot depths. Temperatures plummeted into the single digits and lower teens, and wind chills fell well below zero. In fact, wind chill values fell below -25 degrees over parts of northwestern Oklahoma!
Several days before the event, one would have thought that these were the final days of winter and that spring would soon begin. Record high temperatures were common over a large area on the 28th and 29th of January, with readings well into the 70s.
Unfortunately, these warm, mild days came to an abrupt end as a strong cold front moved southward over the southern Great Plains on January 30th, reducing high temperatures to 30 to 40 degrees cooler than the previous day. Max temperatures only reached the 20s across northern Oklahoma, with highs in the 30s prevailing across the southern two-thirds of Oklahoma and into north Texas.
Late on January 29th, a strong storm system finally moved onshore over southern California. At the same time, an arctic cold front began its trek south through the northern Great Plains, with a strong surface high pressure building in behind it.
The freezing line at the surface slowly moved south during the day on the January 31st, lying across the northwest half of Oklahoma by sunset and then advancing quickly southeast. At the same time, the storm system was moving through New Mexico with increasing lift out ahead of it.
Thunderstorms, some containing heavy sleet, developed over parts of west Texas and moved northeast over northern Texas. By this time, some of precipitation was developing and moving over sub-freezing surface temperatures. The precipitation coverage expanded through the evening hours toward Lawton and Oklahoma City. Periods of heavy thunder-sleet, occasionally mixed with freezing rain and heavy snow, were reported up and down I-44 toward Oklahoma City by 10 pm, with a light glaze of ice developing on elevated surfaces, and sleet accumulations of 1 to 2 inches over some areas of central Oklahoma. By 1 AM, temperatures were at or below freezing over all but far southeast Oklahoma.
With the cold air deepening above the surface, the precipitation was falling as snow across western and northwest Oklahoma, with a mixture of sleet and snow over southwest and central Oklahoma, and northern Texas, and freezing rain and sleet over southern Oklahoma. By 4 AM, all but southeast Oklahoma was reporting snow, with moderate to heavy snow bands setting up over western and central Oklahoma. The temperatures also continued to fall, with temperatures ranging from near 10 degrees over northern Oklahoma, to the lower to middle 20s over southeast Oklahoma, and the teens in between.
The snowfall was moderate to heavy at times, with some areas from central into northeast Oklahoma reporting snowfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour. By sunrise, around 6 inches of snow had fallen from Norman and Oklahoma City northeast toward Shawnee and Chandler, and the heavy snow continued to fall in parts of central Oklahoma.
In addition to the snow, the winds gusted at 35 to 45 mph, and temperatures fell into the single digits and lower teens. Rush hour traffic was very slow going. Visibilities with the heavy snow and strong winds were falling below �� mile, resulting in numerous accidents and stalled automobiles. The wind chills became just as big an issue by this time, with wind chill values falling below -15 degrees.
By mid morning, the heaviest snow bands had pivoted into eastern Oklahoma, but areas of moderate snowfall were still moving east through western and central Oklahoma. These bands still produced snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour over central Oklahoma. The snow finally ended from west to east by early afternoon, but the wind speeds remained strong with frequent gusts over 40 mph still occurring. Even after the snowfall had ended, near blizzard conditions continued through the afternoon, which hindered snow removal on roadways, and slowed rescues from stalled cars and accidents.
Unfortunately, four deaths were reported as a result of the winter storm, with one death occurring in Moore, and three in Miami, OK. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported over 150 automobile accidents statewide, ten of which resulted in injuries. There were also over 460 motorist-related calls, mainly from people that had become stranded in their vehicles. The situation could have been worse, but schools and businesses had closed prior to the beginning of the winter storm, which kept traffic at a minimum for much of the day on February 1st. In addition, the winter storm mainly produced snow and sleet, and freezing rain was less widespread and fell in shorter durations. As a result, ice accumulations were kept at a minimum, reducing the number of power outages across Oklahoma.

Winter Weather in LOVE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One to two inches of snow was measured across the county. Frequent wind gusts over 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities.

Winter Weather in BRYAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

One to two inches of snow was measured across the county. Frequent wind gusts over 35 mph created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities.

Winter Storm in CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eight inches of snow was measured in and around Yukon. A trained observer also measured seven inches at Okarche, and a CoCoRaHS observer measured 5.5 inches west of Mustang. Wind gusts over 45 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in NOBLE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Five inches of snow was measured at Billings. Wind gusts over 45 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in PAYNE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Nine inches of snow was measured at Cushing, with 8.4 inches measured two miles west of Stillwater and 5.7 inches measured at Ingalls. Wind gusts over 45 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in LOGAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Five to seven inches of snow was measured around Guthrie. Seven inches was measured five miles west-southwest of Crescent, and around four inches was measured at Mulhall and Marshall. Wind gusts over 40 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in KINGFISHER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Seven inches of snow was measured at Kingfisher, with three inches measured at Hennessey. Wind gusts over 40 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in CADDO, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer located 4 miles east of Anadarko measured 6.5 inches of snow. Another observer located near Apache measured 5.9 inches. Wind gusts over 45 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in COMANCHE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Five inches of snow was measured at the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge. The observer at Chattanooga measured 4.4 inches. Around six inches was reported near Lawton. Wind gusts of 50 to occasionally 60 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Twelve inches of snow was measured at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City. CoCoRaHS observers measured anywhere between eight and ten inches near and west of Edmond, and at Bethany. Wind gusts occasionally over 50 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in POTTAWATOMIE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Nine inches of snow was measured two miles northeast of Shawnee. Wind gusts over 45 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in SEMINOLE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Eight inches of snow was measured at Seminole. Wind gusts over 40 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in HUGHES, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Six inches of snow was measured three miles southwest of Holdenville. Wind gusts over 35 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in GARVIN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eight inches of snow was measured one mile north of Elmore City. Wind gusts over 40 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in CARTER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three inches of snow was measured at Healdton. Wind gusts over 35 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in MURRAY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Eight inches of snow was measured one mile south of Sulphur. Wind gusts over 35 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several COOP and CoCoRaHS observers measured between five and eight inches of snow across the county. Wind gusts over 45 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. Unfortunately, one fatality occurred in Moore as a result of a sledding accident. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in ALFALFA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Around 3 inches of snow was measured at the Great Salt Plains Dam and one mile south-southeast of Helena. Wind gusts over 40 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snow.fall The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in HARPER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Around 2 inches of snow was measured two mile south-southwest of Buffalo. Wind gusts over 40 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall across the county. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in WOODS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four inches of snow was measured one mile west of Alva. Also, two inches of snow was measured at Freedom and Waynoka. Wind gusts over 45 mph created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall across the county. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to three inches of snow was measured across the county. Wind gusts over 40 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in ELLIS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two inches of snow was measured three miles northeast of Arnett. Wind gusts over 40 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in ROGER MILLS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to two inches of snow accumulated across the county. Wind gusts over 45 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in MAJOR, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two inches of snow was measured at Orienta, with higher amounts over the eastern portion of the county. Wind gusts over 40 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in DEWEY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two inches of snow was measured at Taloga. Two inches of snow was also measured by the emergency manager at Leedey. Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in CUSTER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four inches of snow was measured at Weatherford, with slightly lower amounts farther west. Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in WASHITA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three inches of snow was measured at Colony. A CoCoRaHS observer measured two inches near Burns Flat. Wind gusts over 50 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in BECKHAM, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three inches of snow was measured two miles north-northeast of Moravia and one mile northeast of Sayre. Other CoCoRaHS and COOP observers measured lesser amounts of one to two inches across county. Wind gusts over 45 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in GREER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two inches of snow was measured at Mangum. Wind gusts over 40 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in HARMON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to two inches of snow was measured five miles east of Hollis. Wind gusts over 45 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in JACKSON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three inches of snow was measured near Altus. Wind gusts over 45 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in TILLMAN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four inches of snow was measured at Headrick. A CoCoRaHS observer also measured three inches six miles south-southwest of Frederick. Wind gusts over 45 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in KIOWA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three inches of snow was measured at Roosevelt and Sedan. Wind gusts over 50 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in BLAINE, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Up to three inches of snow was measured one mile north of Watonga. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 3.8 inches 10 miles west-northwest of Geary. Wind gusts over 40 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in COTTON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four inches of snow was measured at Walters. A CoCoRaHS observer located 6 miles north-northwest of Cookietown measured 4.2 inches. Wind gusts up to 45 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Seven inches of snow was measured at Loco, with lesser amounts across the rest of the county. Wind gusts over 35 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in JOHNSTON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall totals averaged over four inches across the county. Frequent wind gusts over 30 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in MARSHALL, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four inches of snow was measured at Madill. Frequent wind gusts over 35 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in ATOKA, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to four inches of snow was measured at Atoka. Frequent wind gusts over 35 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in LINCOLN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four inches of snow was measured four miles west of Meeker. Considerably more snowfall, perhaps up to a foot of snow was likely over parts of Lincoln county. Wind gusts over 40 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in MCCLAIN, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Over seven inches of snow was measured two miles south-southwest of Blanchard. A CoCoRaHS observer measured six inches 7 miles west of Purcell. Wind gusts over 45 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in PONTOTOC, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nine inches of snow was measured at Ada. Frequent wind gusts near 30 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in COAL, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Six inches of snow was measured two miles east-southeast of Centrahoma. Wind gusts over 30 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in STEPHENS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Five to six inches of snow was measured around Duncan. Marlow measured five inches, and the CoCoRaHS observer measured 8.1 inches. Wind gusts over 40 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in GRANT, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four inches of snow was measured at Lamont, with two inches measured at both Jefferson and Medford. Wind gusts over 45 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in GRADY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

The observer located 2 miles southwest of Blanchard measured 5.5 inches. Wind gusts over 45 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in GARFIELD, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to five inches of snow was around the county, including Enid. Wind gusts occasionally over 50 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.

Winter Storm in KAY, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 01-FEB-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Eight inches of snow was measured at Braman and near Ponca City. Seven inches was measured at Blackwell and Newkirk. Wind gusts over 45 mph also created considerable blowing and drifting of the snowfall, which reduced visibilities. The event began during the evening hours of 1/31.