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Northwest winds caused blowing and drifting snow over southwest Minnesota. Cold temperatures and wind chills approaching 20 degrees below zero developed during the event and continued through the night as the winds and blowing snow slowly decreased.

Winter Weather in PIPESTONE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 18-JAN-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Northwest winds gusting above 35 mph caused blowing and drifting of existing snow cover. Visibilities dropped below a half mile at times, and drifting snow blocked some roads. Wind chills lowered to near 20 below zero during the night.

Winter Weather in LYON, MINNESOTA
From 17-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 18-JAN-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting above 35 mph caused blowing and drifting of existing snow cover. Visibilities dropped below a half mile at times, and drifting snow blocked some roads. Wind chills lowered to near 20 below zero during the night.

Winter Weather in MURRAY, MINNESOTA
From 17-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 18-JAN-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Northwest winds gusting above 35 mph caused blowing and drifting of existing snow cover. Visibilities dropped below a half mile at times, and drifting snow blocked some roads. Wind chills lowered to near 20 below zero during the night.

Winter Weather in COTTONWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 17-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 18-JAN-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting above 35 mph caused blowing and drifting of existing snow cover. Visibilities dropped below a half mile at times, and drifting snow blocked some roads. Wind chills lowered to near 20 below zero during the night.

Winter Weather in NOBLES, MINNESOTA
From 17-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 18-JAN-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Northwest winds gusting above 35 mph caused blowing and drifting of existing snow cover. Visibilities dropped below a half mile at times, and drifting snow blocked some roads. Wind chills lowered to near 20 below zero during the night.

Winter Weather in JACKSON, MINNESOTA
From 17-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 18-JAN-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Northwest winds gusting above 35 mph caused blowing and drifting of existing snow cover. Visibilities dropped below a half mile at times, and drifting snow blocked some roads. Wind chills lowered to near 20 below zero during the night.

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, MINNESOTA
From 17-JAN-11 15:00:00 to 18-JAN-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Northwest winds gusting above 35 mph caused blowing and drifting of existing snow cover. Visibilities dropped below a half mile at times, and drifting snow blocked some roads. Wind chills lowered to near 20 below zero during the night.
An upper level disturbance moved eastward into Northeast Texas during the daylight hours of January 30th.  Moisture was sufficient enough with the upper level trough to produce scattered showers and thunderstorms across the region.  With relatively high temperature lapse rates through the atmosphere...some of these storms produced small hail with one storm producing one inch hail across Southwest Arkansas during the late afternoon hours of January 30th.

Hail in SEVIER, ARKANSAS
From 30-JAN-11 19:37:00 to 30-JAN-11 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORATIO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SEVIER, ARKANSAS
From 30-JAN-11 19:47:00 to 30-JAN-11 19:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORATIO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 30-JAN-11 17:28:00 to 30-JAN-11 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HOWARD, ARKANSAS
From 30-JAN-11 18:10:00 to 30-JAN-11 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEMPERANCEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Low pressure off the Carolina coast on the morning of the 11th intensified rapidly as it moved slowly northeast to near Cape Cod by the morning of the 12th, and then to just east of Nova Scotia by the morning of the 13th.  The storm brought heavy snow to the state with some mixed precipitation along the immediate coast.  Snowfall amounts ranged from about 6 inches on the north side of the western mountains to 10 to 19 inches across much of the remainder of the area.  Along the immediate coast, snowfall amounts ranged downward to about 6 inches due to the mixed precipitation.

Heavy Snow in BELKNAP, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 12-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 12-JAN-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy Snow in COASTAL ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 12-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 12-JAN-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy Snow in INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 12-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 12-JAN-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy Snow in MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 12-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 12-JAN-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN CARROLL, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 12-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 12-JAN-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 12-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 12-JAN-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN CARROLL, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 12-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 12-JAN-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN GRAFTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 12-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 12-JAN-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy Snow in STRAFFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 12-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 12-JAN-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy Snow in SULLIVAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 12-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 12-JAN-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN COOS, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 12-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 12-JAN-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN COOS, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 12-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 12-JAN-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
An area of low pressure that developed over the Gulf States on the 20th raced northeast along the East Coast on the 21st to the Canadian Maritimes by the morning of the 22nd.  The storm brought moderate to heavy snow across southeast New Hampshire.  Snowfall amounts ranged from about 5 to 8 inches in Strafford and Rockingham Counties.

Heavy Snow in INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 21-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 21-JAN-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in STRAFFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 21-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 21-JAN-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in COASTAL ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 21-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 21-JAN-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A strong Pacific weather system brought strong southerly winds to the south Washington Coast.

High Wind in SOUTH COAST, WASHINGTON
From 12-JAN-11 00:40:00 to 12-JAN-11 07:40:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Coast Guard

Strong winds were reported at Cape Disappointment with sustained winds of 36 kts and gusts to 50 kts.
An area of low pressure that developed off the Carolina coast on the morning of the 26th moved northeast to just south of Nova Scotia by the morning of the 27th.  The storm brought heavy snow to extreme southeastern New Hampshire during the early morning hours of the 27th.  Snowfall amounts ranged from about 3 inches in northwestern Rockingham County to 8 inches along the coast.

Heavy Snow in COASTAL ROCKINGHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
From 26-JAN-11 21:00:00 to 27-JAN-11 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Severe to extreme drought lingered across extreme southern parts of Missouri, mainly along the Arkansas border from Doniphan to New Madrid. Moderate drought extended as far north as a line from Van Buren to Sikeston. The drought began during the summer of 2010, and a very dry January exacerbated the drought. Total precipitation for January was only 0.34 inch at Poplar Bluff. Normal monthly precipitation is about three inches. Subsoil moisture remained low. Long-term moisture deficits were reflected in below normal streamflows on some waterways. Agricultural impacts were minimal since the growing season ended in the fall.

Drought in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Drought in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 01-JAN-11 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
A squall line in advance of a cold front moved quickly eastward through the Florida Keys. Numerous reports of gale force wind gusts were received over the Keys and adjacent coastal waters.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in W END OF THE 7 MILE BRIDGE TO KEY W OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 17-JAN-11 16:52:00 to 17-JAN-11 16:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEY WEST
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A wind gust of 41 knots (47 mph) was measured at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Key West.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in GULF SIDE OF THE LOWER KEYS OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 17-JAN-11 16:53:00 to 17-JAN-11 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEY WEST
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 36 knots (41 mph) was measured at an Automated Weather Source instrument at the Horace O Bryant Middle School in Key West.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CRAIG KEY TO THE W END OF THE 7 MILE BRIDGE OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 17-JAN-11 18:07:00 to 17-JAN-11 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARATHON
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A wind gust of 34 knots (39 mph) was measured at Sombrero Key Light.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN REEF TO CRAIG KEY FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 17-JAN-11 19:00:00 to 17-JAN-11 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEY LARGO
Magnitude: 34.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A wind gust of 34 knots (39 mph) was measured at Molasses Reef Light.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in GULF SIDE OF THE LOWER KEYS OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 17-JAN-11 16:50:00 to 17-JAN-11 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEY WEST
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 43 knots (49 mph) was measured at a Weatherflow sensor at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Key West.
Low pressure tracked through the Ohio Valley on the 11th before transferring its energy to another area of low pressure off the Mid-Atlantic Coast during the evening hours. A period of snow associated with these systems affected the area during the late afternoon and evening hours of the 11th.

Winter Weather in DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
From 11-JAN-11 17:00:00 to 11-JAN-11 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall totaled up to 1.3 inches at the National Arboretum.
An ice storm developed across the area on February 3rd into the early morning hours of the 4th. While this icing event was not devastating, the impact to travel was a major issue across the region. Thousands of accidents occurred from slick roads. Overall, most areas received 0.25 to 0.5 inches of ice accumulation from freezing rain. Additionally, some areas had a mix of precipitation with sleet accumulating. Some snow did occur, but those were just across select areas and the accumulation was mainly one inch or less.

Ice Storm in CHICOT, ARKANSAS
From 04-FEB-11 04:00:00 to 04-FEB-11 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A quarter inch of ice accumulation occurred mainly across the southern portion of the county. Roadways were slick and some accidents occurred.
Strong westerly winds aloft produced high winds along the Rocky Mountain front. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were reported.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 05-JAN-11 15:20:00 to 05-JAN-11 15:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A wind gust to 69 mph was reported at Heart Butte 1NW.

High Wind in EASTERN GLACIER, MONTANA
From 06-JAN-11 01:04:00 to 06-JAN-11 01:04:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust to 60 mph was reported at the Cut Bank ASOS site.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 05-JAN-11 21:48:00 to 05-JAN-11 21:48:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust to 59 mph was reported at Choteau 1NE.
A strong cold front moving across the area caused high winds along the lee slopes of the Ruby Mountains.

High Wind in RUBY MOUNTAINS/E HUMBOLDT RANGE, NEVADA
From 16-MAR-11 13:30:00 to 16-MAR-11 17:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Winds gusted up to 71 mph at the Ruby Valley RAWS and 59 mph at the Ruby Lake RAWS.
A strong low pressure system brought strong winds gusting up to 66 mph across southern Lander and southern Eureka counties.

High Wind in S LANDER & S EUREKA, NEVADA
From 20-MAR-11 13:30:00 to 20-MAR-11 14:45:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Wind gusts up to 66 mph were reported by the Austin RAWS and gusts to 60 mph were reported at the Eureka Airport.
An upper level disturbance brought heavy snow to the Rocky Mountain Front. Eight to ten inches of snow were reported.

Winter Storm in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 26-FEB-11 04:39:00 to 28-FEB-11 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight inches of snow fell at Babb.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 26-FEB-11 04:39:00 to 28-FEB-11 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Nine inches of snow fell at Bynum 24W (the Mount Lockhart SNOTEL site - elevation 6400 feet).
Isolated storms developed along an old outflow boundary as it moved south through the forecast area.

Hail in MONITEAU, MISSOURI
From 22-JUL-11 16:25:00 to 22-JUL-11 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LATHAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Isolated storms developed across the region.

Lightning in BOONE, MISSOURI
From 23-JUL-11 16:47:00 to 23-JUL-11 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Lightning struck a cell phone that a 39 year old woman was using at Cosmo Park on the northside of Columbia.  She was taken to a local hospital to be checked out.  She only had some initial numbness in her arm.  She was treated and released the next morning.
An upper level disturbance that tracked across the central plains brought snow to southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa during the evening commute on Feb. 24th.  There was a sharp cutoff between 3 to 5 inches of snow and no snow that extended across the southern sections of the Omaha and Council Bluffs metro area.  This helped cause numerous accidents south of the Council Bluffs area as commuters traveled from dry roads to areas of poor visibilities and snow-packed roads.

Winter Weather in MILLS, IOWA
From 24-FEB-11 14:00:00 to 24-FEB-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches was reported over much of Mills county.  However, since it fell during the evening commute, and reduced visibilities to 1/4 mile or lower briefly, it caused numerous accidents as commuters traveled from dry sections of northern and central Council Bluffs south along I29 and other north to south roads that led into Mills county.
A strong cold front moved across Southwest Idaho on the afternoon of the 10th causing damage and power outages in the Twin Falls area. Rain cooled air ahead of the front formed an outflow boundary with winds over 70 MPH.

High Wind in WESTERN MAGIC VALLEY, IDAHO
From 10-MAR-11 17:30:00 to 10-MAR-11 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Twin Falls, Idaho measured a 72 MPH wind gust at 543 PM MST. Idaho Power reported power outages in and around Filer, Buhl and Twin Falls. Dispatchers at Southern Idaho Regional Communications reported a carport had been blown on top of power lines.
A winter storm brought strong winds to the area with the strongest winds in the Shasta Valley near Weed.

High Wind in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-MAR-11 22:00:00 to 02-MAR-11 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Numerous stations near Weed reported gusts meeting High Wind Warning criteria during this interval.  The peak winds were 78 mph at 01/2220 PST at the CALTRANS North Weed station, 62 mph at 01/2348 PST at the Weed Airport RAWS, 68 mph at 01/2255 PST at the CALTRANS Weed Airport station, and 60 mph at 02/0100 PST at the Weed APRSWXNET/CWOP station.
A winter storm brought high winds to the southern Oregon coast and to areas east of the Cascades.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 02-MAR-11 01:13:00 to 02-MAR-11 03:13:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Long Prairie RAWS recorded a gust to 58 mph at 02/0213 PST and a gust to 60 mph at 02/0313 PST.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY COAST, OREGON
From 01-MAR-11 23:13:00 to 02-MAR-11 04:19:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 77.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Flynn Prairie RAWS recorded a peak gust to 67 mph at 02/0413 PST.  Several other gusts exceeded 57 mph between 01/2313 and 02/0413 PST.  The Humbug Mountain ODOT station recorded a peak gust of 89 mph at 02/0334 PST.  All other recorded gusts between 02/0304 PST and 02/0419 exceeded 66 mph.

High Wind in CENTRAL & EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, OREGON
From 02-MAR-11 00:38:00 to 02-MAR-11 04:38:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Summer Lake RAWS recorded a peak gust to 70 mph at 02/0238 PST.  Several other gusts exceeded 58 mph between 02/0038 and 02/0438 PST.  The Summit RAWS  recorded a peak gust of 60 mph at 02/0303 PST.
Another front brought high winds to south central Oregon.

High Wind in CENTRAL & EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, OREGON
From 15-MAR-11 03:38:00 to 15-MAR-11 04:48:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Summer Lake RAWS recorded a gust to 61 mph at 15/0438 PDT.
An incoming front brought strong winds to ridges and areas east of the Cascades.  The strongest winds that impacted highways occurred near Summer Lake.

High Wind in CENTRAL & EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, OREGON
From 15-MAR-11 02:38:00 to 15-MAR-11 03:38:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Summer Lake RAWS recorded a gust to 61 mph at 15/0338 PST.
Deep surface low pressure moving across southern Alberta helped produce high winds along the Rocky Mountain Front.

High Wind in NORTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 14-MAR-11 16:20:00 to 14-MAR-11 16:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 62 mph was reported at Browning.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT, MONTANA
From 14-MAR-11 11:00:00 to 14-MAR-11 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 59 mph was reported at Bynum 13W (the Dellwo MSCN site).

High Wind in EASTERN GLACIER, MONTANA
From 14-MAR-11 09:41:00 to 14-MAR-11 09:41:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust to 60 mph was reported at the Cut Bank ASOS site.
During the late morning on the 17th, strong wind gusts out of the west to northwest associated with a passing cold front downed a large bus barn under construction in Russell. No injuries occurred.

Strong Wind in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 17-FEB-11 11:28:00 to 17-FEB-11 11:28:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

During the late morning on the 17th, strong wind gusts out of the west to northwest around 40 mph associated with a passing cold front downed a large bus barn under construction in Russell. The wind gust was measured by ASOS equipment at the Russell Airport. No injuries occurred. Property damage amounts are rough estimates. The Russell County News contributed to this report.
An isolated severe thunderstorm formed over northwestern Arkansas during the evening hours as a cold front moved into the region.

Hail in MADISON, ARKANSAS
From 04-MAR-11 19:54:00 to 04-MAR-11 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement
A high wind gust of 66 mph occurred at Pierre with no damage reported.

High Wind in HUGHES, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 13-FEB-11 13:46:00 to 13-FEB-11 13:46:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
A mid February warm up caused ice break-up and subsequent ice jam flooding along the White River from south of Interior to the Missouri River.

Flood in JONES, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-FEB-11 06:30:00 to 19-FEB-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKATON
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the White River.  The river gage on the Highway 83 bridge north of White River, SD crested at 14.7 feet or 0.7 feet above flood stage.

Flood in LYMAN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 16-FEB-11 21:00:00 to 27-FEB-11 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIVIAN
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The White River fluctuated above and below flood stage for several days causing minor flooding to occur.  The river gage southwest of Oacoma along Highway 47 crested at 21.4 feet or 6.4 feet above flood stage. Flooding of agricultural land occurred.