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A cold front brought cold air to South Central Texas on February 11 and an upper level trough of low pressure moved across the region producing light precipitation on February 12. The mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow caused slick roads with numerous accidents in Edwards, Kerr, and Gillespie Counties. There was as much as one and a half inches of snow in parts of Edwards County.

Winter Storm in EDWARDS, TEXAS
From 12-FEB-12 09:20:00 to 12-FEB-12 12:36:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A cold front brought cold air to South Central Texas on February 11 and an upper level trough of low pressure moved across the region producing light precipitation on February 12. The mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow caused slick roads with numerous accidents in Edwards, Kerr, and Gillespie Counties. There was as much as one and a half inches of snow in parts of Edwards County.

Winter Storm in KERR, TEXAS
From 12-FEB-12 09:20:00 to 12-FEB-12 12:36:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A cold front brought cold air to South Central Texas on February 11 and an upper level trough of low pressure moved across the region producing light precipitation on February 12. The mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow caused slick roads with numerous accidents in Edwards, Kerr, and Gillespie Counties. There was as much as one and a half inches of snow in parts of Edwards County.

Winter Storm in GILLESPIE, TEXAS
From 12-FEB-12 09:20:00 to 12-FEB-12 12:36:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A cold front brought cold air to South Central Texas on February 11 and an upper level trough of low pressure moved across the region producing light precipitation on February 12. The mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow caused slick roads with numerous accidents in Edwards, Kerr, and Gillespie Counties. There was as much as one and a half inches of snow in parts of Edwards County.
A small but intense upper level impulse moved across the southern plains during the afternoon hours of February, 2nd, 2012.  Warm moist advection just ahead of this feature led to a few severe thunderstorms across portions of South Central Kansas.

Hail in HARPER, KANSAS
From 02-FEB-12 23:18:00 to 02-FEB-12 23:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATTICA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KINGMAN, KANSAS
From 02-FEB-12 23:30:00 to 02-FEB-12 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPIVEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail covered the ground.

Hail in BUTLER, KANSAS
From 03-FEB-12 03:25:00 to 03-FEB-12 03:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO RES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter size hail covered the ground.
A small storm moved across Southeast Kansas and dropped a few sub severe hailstones.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 15-FEB-12 14:56:00 to 15-FEB-12 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 15-FEB-12 16:55:00 to 15-FEB-12 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A weak line of storms moved through the northeastern counties of the Fort Worth CWA. One embedded storm produced dime sized hail and 48 mph winds in Paris.

Hail in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 20-FEB-12 20:08:00 to 20-FEB-12 20:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Dime sized hail was reported in Paris. The local automated weather station (AWOS) at Cox Field also reported 48 mph winds with the thunderstorm.
A cold Pacific storm system tracked across the southern half of Utah, with the heaviest snowfall occurring across the far southern portions of the state.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 13-FEB-12 11:00:00 to 14-FEB-12 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Harris Flat SNOTEL received 1.70 inches of liquid equivalent precipitation, or approximately 20 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTH CENTRAL UTAH, UTAH
From 13-FEB-12 19:00:00 to 14-FEB-12 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Orderville received 8 inches of new snow, and Apple Valley received 6 inches of new snow.
Essentially two systems brought snow to the higher elevations from Friday through Sunday afternoon. The first system swept a cold front across the region late Friday night. The second low pressure system, digging southward through the Upper Ohio Valley, reinforced the cold air and spawned lake enhanced snow Saturday. Snowfall accumulations over the higher elevations of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Garrett county Maryland were around 8-12 inches, with most of the snow falling Saturday.

Heavy Snow in WESTMORELAND RIDGES, PENNSYLVANIA
From 10-FEB-12 18:00:00 to 12-FEB-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in FAYETTE RIDGES, PENNSYLVANIA
From 10-FEB-12 18:00:00 to 12-FEB-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A strong storm over the western Bering Sea pushed a front across the Pribilof Islands to the Bering Sea Coast. The strong wind and snow in advance of the front resulted in blizzard conditions in the Pribilof Islands and along the Bering Sea coast March 4th and 5th.

Blizzard in BRISTOL BAY, ALASKA
From 04-MAR-12 19:55:00 to 05-MAR-12 03:55:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Blizzard in KUSKOKWIM DELTA, ALASKA
From 04-MAR-12 18:55:00 to 05-MAR-12 06:40:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Blizzard in PRIBILOF ISLANDS, ALASKA
From 04-MAR-12 06:39:00 to 04-MAR-12 12:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS
A strong storm moved into the eastern Gulf of Alaska March 8th. Snow spread north and east across the northern gulf coast of Alaska into Prince William Sound ahead of the storm. Strong north wind blew through the mountain passes of the Chugach Mountains at the same time resulting in blizzard conditions through Thompson Pass.

Blizzard in NERN P.W. SND, ALASKA
From 08-MAR-12 15:30:00 to 09-MAR-12 06:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways
Early to mid month cool and dry weather, followed by later month warm, humid, but rain free weather wiped out any gains made in early to mid December from steady rains, and Exceptional Drought (D4) spread west into the Upper Valley and Ranchlands to close the month.

Drought in HIDALGO, TEXAS
From 31-JAN-12 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Exceptional (D4) Drought spread across all of Hidalgo County by the end of January, after less than a quarter inch of rain fell - well below monthly averages closer to two inches. Temperatures ranking in the top 5 in the past 80 years at McAllen contributed to additional drying.

Drought in JIM HOGG, TEXAS
From 31-JAN-12 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Exceptional (D4) Drought spread across eastern Jim Hogg County by the end of January, after less than a quarter inch of rain fell - well below monthly averages closer to one and one half inch.

Drought in STARR, TEXAS
From 31-JAN-12 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Exceptional (D4) Drought spread across eastern Starr County by the end of January, after less than a quarter inch of rain fell - well below monthly averages closer to one and one half inch.  Temperatures at Falcon Dam (6th warmest) and Rio Grande City (17th warmest) contributed to the resurgence of worsening drought.
Deep Pacific moisture, combined with embedded weather disturbances moving through the region in the middle of January, resulted in heavy snowfall in far southwest Wyoming. Strong, gusty winds were also observed across Uinta County.

Winter Storm in UINTA, WYOMING
From 18-JAN-12 15:00:00 to 20-JAN-12 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Fort Bridger sensor recorded a maximum wind gust of 58 mph, while the Evanston ASOS recorded more than 12 hours of snowfall. Actual cumulative snowfall was hard to measure due to the large amount of blowing and drifting that occurred.
A major winter storm slammed into the Pacific Northwest and spread heavy snow across parts of Eastern Oregon and Southwest Idaho on the 17th and 18th. Impacts were felt in many of the major population centers including the Boise metro area and along the Interstate 84 corridor. The storm continued in the mountains through the 20th where two to three feet of snow fell over a four day period.

Heavy Snow in BOISE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 18-JAN-12 09:00:00 to 18-JAN-12 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight inches of new snow were reported by trained spotters and observers around Idaho City and seventeen inches were reported at Pine. Two to Three feet of additional snow fell in the surrounding mountains, as reported by Snotel sites, through the 20th of the month.

Heavy Snow in CAMAS PRAIRIE, IDAHO
From 18-JAN-12 09:00:00 to 18-JAN-12 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eleven inches of new snow were reported by trained spotters and observers around Fairfield and along U.S. Highway 20. One to two feet of additional snow fell in the surrounding mountains, as reported by Snotel sites, through the 20th of the month.

Heavy Snow in UPPER TREASURE VALLEY, IDAHO
From 18-JAN-12 06:00:00 to 18-JAN-12 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Four to Eight inches of new snow were reported by various sources in the Treasure Valley and nine inches at Mountain Home.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN MAGIC VALLEY, IDAHO
From 18-JAN-12 07:00:00 to 18-JAN-12 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of new snow were reported by trained spotters and observers around Jerome.

Heavy Snow in WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 17-JAN-12 21:00:00 to 18-JAN-12 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten inches of new snow were reported by trained spotters and observers around McCall. Two to Three feet of additional snow fell in the surrounding mountains, as reported by Snotel sites, through the 20th of the month.
Several thousand dollars worth of damage due to flooding from extensive rainfall during the week.  In Oneida County highways 36 and 38 damaged with mud and debris.   Old Highway 191 near Malad Summit covered with mud and debris also.   In Lincoln County two rural houses flooded along with several road washouts.

Flood in ONEIDA, IDAHO
From 21-JAN-12 06:00:00 to 21-JAN-12 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOLBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several thousand dollars worth of damage due to flooding from extensive rainfall during the week. In Oneida County highways 36 and 38 damaged with mud and debris. Old Highway 191 near Malad Summit covered with mud and debris also.

Flood in LINCOLN, IDAHO
From 21-JAN-12 06:00:00 to 21-JAN-12 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SHOSHONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 37.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several thousand dollars worth of damage due to flooding from extensive rainfall during the week. In Lincoln County two rural houses flooded along with several road washouts.  Much of 420N washed out along with 720N 825 E and several BLM roads.   Several roads damaged in the city of Shoshone.
Interstate 15 between the cities of Idaho Falls and Roberts was closed for more than 24 hours due to blowing dust caused by strong winds.  It was closed from January 18th around noon through January 19th at 5:30 PM.

Dust Storm in UPPER SNAKE RIVER PLAIN, IDAHO
From 18-JAN-12 12:00:00 to 19-JAN-12 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Interstate 15 between the cities of Idaho Falls and Roberts was closed for more than 24 hours due to blowing dust caused by strong winds. It was closed from January 18th around noon through January 19th at 5:30 PM.
A cold front quickly moved southeast across the Florida peninsula with thunderstorms developing ahead of the front.  Some of these storms produced marine wind gusts.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TAMPA BAY, GULF OF MEXICO
From 11-JAN-12 12:10:00 to 11-JAN-12 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD TAMPA BAY
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport measured a wind gust of 36 knots.
A weak cold front moved east across the Florida Peninsula on the morning of January 27th, followed by a reinforcing cold front and high pressure over the following days.  This allowed temperatures over the Nature Coast to cool to below freezing for a few hours on the morning of January 30th.  No crop damage was reported.
Temperatures in parts of Levy County fell to below freezing for around 3 hours.  The coldest temperature reported was 29 degrees at the COOP station at Chiefland.

Frost/Freeze in LEVY, FLORIDA
From 30-JAN-12 06:00:00 to 30-JAN-12 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Temperatures in parts of Levy County fell to below freezing for around 3 hours.  The coldest temperature reported was 29 degrees at the COOP station at Chiefland.
A swell from a strong low far northwest of the islands generated surf of 15 to 30 feet along the north- and west-facing shores of Niihau and Kauai; 10 to 15 feet along the north-facing shores of Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; and 6 to 12 feet along the west-facing shores of Oahu.  No serious property damage or injuries were reported.

High Surf in NIIHAU, HAWAII
From 14-APR-12 07:00:00 to 15-APR-12 18:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in KAUAI WINDWARD, HAWAII
From 14-APR-12 07:00:00 to 15-APR-12 18:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in KAUAI LEEWARD, HAWAII
From 14-APR-12 07:00:00 to 15-APR-12 18:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in WAIANAE COAST, HAWAII
From 14-APR-12 07:00:00 to 15-APR-12 18:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in OAHU NORTH SHORE, HAWAII
From 14-APR-12 07:00:00 to 15-APR-12 18:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in OAHU KOOLAU, HAWAII
From 14-APR-12 07:00:00 to 15-APR-12 18:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MOLOKAI WINDWARD, HAWAII
From 14-APR-12 07:00:00 to 15-APR-12 18:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MOLOKAI LEEWARD, HAWAII
From 14-APR-12 07:00:00 to 15-APR-12 18:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MAUI WINDWARD WEST, HAWAII
From 14-APR-12 07:00:00 to 15-APR-12 18:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MAUI CENTRAL VALLEY, HAWAII
From 14-APR-12 07:00:00 to 15-APR-12 18:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in WINDWARD HALEAKALA, HAWAII
From 14-APR-12 07:00:00 to 15-APR-12 18:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Another incoming front brought high winds to portions of southwest and south central Oregon.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY COAST, OREGON
From 26-MAR-12 21:13:00 to 26-MAR-12 22:13:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Flynn Prairie RAWS recorded a gust to 59 mph at 26/2213 PST.

High Wind in SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS & SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 26-MAR-12 19:39:00 to 27-MAR-12 16:39:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 81.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Squaw Peak RAWS recorded numerous gusts exceeded 74 mph during this interval.  The peak gust was 93 mph, recorded at 27/1039 PST.
Another incoming front brought high winds to the Shasta Valley in northern California.

High Wind in CENTRAL SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 26-MAR-12 19:40:00 to 27-MAR-12 13:15:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The CALTRANS Weed Airport sensor recorded a gust to 58 mph at 27/2040 PST.  The CALTRANS North Weed sensor recorded gusts to 58 mph at 27/1300 and 27/1315 PST.
Strong thunderstorms formed over the southern Oregon coaster waters and then moved onshore over Curry County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CURRY, OREGON
From 31-MAR-12 14:57:00 to 31-MAR-12 15:02:00 (PST-8)
Location: HARBOR
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A spotter 1SE Brookings reported a gust to 68 mph as a severe thunderstorm moved onshore.
Strong winds developed across the mountains and deserts of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Across the Antelope Valley, a strong westerly flow producing sustained winds in excess of 40 MPH. Across the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, gusty northwest to north winds developed with gusts as high as 73 MPH.

High Wind in ANTELOPE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-MAR-12 17:56:00 to 01-MAR-12 22:31:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong west to northwest winds were reported across the Antelope Valley. The Lancaster ASOS reported sustained winds as high as 47 MPH.

High Wind in LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 02-MAR-12 05:57:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:53:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Strong northwest to north winds developed across the mountains of Los Angeles county. Various wind gust reports from the local RAWS network included: Camp 9 (58-73 MPH), Chilao (59-67 MPH), and Mill Creek (58-61 MPH).

High Wind in VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 02-MAR-12 05:57:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:53:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Strong northwest to north winds developed across the mountains of Ventura county. Wind gusts in excess of 60 MPH were reported with the strongest winds near the Interstate 5 corridor.

High Wind in SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS RECREATION AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-MAR-12 08:54:00 to 02-MAR-12 09:54:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Strong northwest to north winds developed across the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles county. The RAWS sensor as Laguna Peak reported a wind gust of 67 MPH.
This winter weather episode continues into March. An unstable air mass following a Pacific cold front brought widespread snow showers to the North Oregon Cascades and foothills, the Cascades in Lane County and the North Oregon Coastal Range.

Winter Weather in NORTH OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 28-FEB-12 12:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Santiam Pass measured 36 inches of new snow. Heavy snowfall was also measured at Tombstone Pass with 34 inches of new snow, Santiam Junction with 33 inches of new snow, Timberline with 32 inches of new snow, and the Daly Lake SNOTEL site with 28 inches of new snow. Marion Forks and the Little Meadows SNOTEL site both measured 29 inches of new snow and both the Red Hill SNOTEL and Jump Off Joe SNOTEL sites measured 26 inches of new snow. 24 inches of new snow fell at the North Fork SNOTEL site and 21 inches of new snow fell at the Mt. Hood Test Site, Blue Box Pass and Government Camp. The Blazed Alder SNOTEL and the Peavine Ridge SNOTEL sites measured 20 inches of new snow, the Mud Ridge SNOTEL site measured 19 inches of new snow and Greenpoint measured 18 inches of new snow.

Winter Weather in CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON
From 28-FEB-12 14:30:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Roaring River SNOTEL site measured 34 inches of new snow. Heavy snowfall was also measured at Willamette Pass with 24 inches of new snow, the Holland Meadows SNOTEL site with 23 inches of new snow and the Salt Creek Falls SNOTEL site with 20 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in NORTH OREGON CASCADES FOOTHILLS, OREGON
From 28-FEB-12 15:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The South Fork Bull Run SNOTEL site measured 20 inches of new snow. Heavy snowfall was also measured at Ripplebrook with 10 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in COAST RANGE OF NW OREGON, OREGON
From 28-FEB-12 13:00:00 to 29-FEB-12 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sunset Summit on US Highway 26 measured 20 inches of new snow. Heavy snowfall was also measured at the Seine Creek SNOTEL site with 17 inches of new snow and at Wilson River Summit with 15 inches of new snow.
A flat upper-level ridge continued over California through the second week of January, keeping temperatures near to above normal. From January 5th to the 15th, Fresno had 9 days with highs in the mid 60s. Temperatures in the south end of the San Joaquin Valley were less consistent, as episodes of downslope winds warmed highs into the lower to mid 70s.
An upper-level low over the eastern Pacific spun high clouds over California, while at the surface, high pressure dropping into the Great Basin brought an off- shore flow to the region on the 11th-12th. Once again, winds funneling through the passes of the Tehachapi Mountains warmed the south end of the San Joaquin Valley, with temperatures reaching the lower 60s around 1:30 AM. Bakersfield stayed warm all day, reaching a high of 68 degrees on the 12th.
Dry low-level air moved into the San Joaquin Valley on January 16th. With mostly clear skies and light winds, the stage was set for the second significant freeze event of this winter. Low temperatures around the central and southern San Joaquin Valley were mostly in the 20s on the 17th, with a few spots falling into the upper teens. Below freezing temperatures continued through the morning of January 19th, and a few stations dropped to critical temperatures during the morning of the 20th.

Frost/Freeze in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 16-JAN-12 21:00:00 to 19-JAN-12 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Frost/Freeze in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 16-JAN-12 21:00:00 to 19-JAN-12 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Frost/Freeze in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 16-JAN-12 21:00:00 to 19-JAN-12 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Frost/Freeze in SE S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 16-JAN-12 21:00:00 to 19-JAN-12 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet
A weak frontal boundary stalled over central Florida setting up an environment that produced pulse thunderstorms south of the front.  One of these storms dropped half dollar sized hail.

Hail in MANATEE, FLORIDA
From 08-JUN-12 17:36:00 to 08-JUN-12 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SAMOSET
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple reports from trained spotters of nickle to half dollar sized hail in the Bradenton area.