sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
A warm front approached the area from the south. Dense fog developed, which had a major impact on area airports and resulted in widespread reduced visibilities to less than a quarter mile.

Dense Fog in BRONX, NEW YORK
From 05-DEC-13 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Area airports observed less than a quarter mile visibilities through the morning and into the early afternoon hours. These reduced visibilities resulted in hazardous travel, and closed all the airports for a time.

Dense Fog in KINGS (BROOKLYN), NEW YORK
From 05-DEC-13 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Area airports observed less than a quarter mile visibilities through the morning and into the early afternoon hours. These reduced visibilities resulted in hazardous travel, and closed all the airports for a time.

Dense Fog in NEW YORK (MANHATTAN), NEW YORK
From 05-DEC-13 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Area airports observed less than a quarter mile visibilities through the morning and into the early afternoon hours. These reduced visibilities resulted in hazardous travel, and closed all the airports for a time.

Dense Fog in NORTHERN QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 05-DEC-13 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Area airports observed less than a quarter mile visibilities through the morning and into the early afternoon hours. These reduced visibilities resulted in hazardous travel, and closed all the airports for a time.

Dense Fog in SOUTHERN QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 05-DEC-13 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Area airports observed less than a quarter mile visibilities through the morning and into the early afternoon hours. These reduced visibilities resulted in hazardous travel, and closed all the airports for a time.

Dense Fog in RICHMOND (STATEN IS.), NEW YORK
From 05-DEC-13 08:00:00 to 05-DEC-13 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Area airports observed less than a quarter mile visibilities through the morning and into the early afternoon hours. These reduced visibilities resulted in hazardous travel, and closed all the airports for a time.
The combination of melting snow and several rounds of rainfall pushed the Whitewater River in the Whitewater State Park (Winona County) out of its banks three times in April between the 4th and 14th. In addition, flooding that began in late March along the Zumbro River in Zumbro Falls (Wabasha County) ended on April 1st.

Flood in WINONA, MINNESOTA
From 04-APR-13 16:00:00 to 14-APR-13 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CHARLES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The combination of snow melt and several rounds of rain caused the Whitewater River in the Whitewater State Park to go in and out of flood stage three times between April 4th and April 14th. The first round of flooding occurred on the 4th with a crest of 13.63 feet. The second round of flooding occurred on the 10th with a crest of 13.89 feet. The final round of flooding occurred on the 14th with a crest of 13.72 feet. Flood stage in the Whitewater State Park is 13.5 feet.

Flood in WABASHA, MINNESOTA
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 01-APR-13 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZUMBRO FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding that began in late March along the Zumbro River at Zumbro Falls ended on the 1st. This flooding closed County Road 68 just southeast of Zumbro Falls.

Flood in WABASHA, MINNESOTA
From 01-APR-13 13:30:00 to 02-APR-13 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUMFRIES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Road 81 was closed near the entrance to Kruger State Park due to flooding along the Zumbro River.
Strong winds occurred in the Guadalupe Mountains and portions of the lower lands across West Texas due to an upper trough moving through the southern Rocky Mountains.

High Wind in DAVIS / APACHE MOUNTAINS AREA, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-13 17:00:00 to 23-MAR-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Strong winds occurred briefly in the higher elevations of the Davis Mountains due to a strong upper level trough moving through the southern Rockies.

High Wind in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-13 19:50:00 to 23-MAR-13 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained winds as high as 51 mph, and gusts over 60 mph, occurred over portions of the plains of West Texas due to a strong upper level trough moving through the southern Rockies.

High Wind in GAINES, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-13 19:05:00 to 23-MAR-13 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong west to northwest winds affected portions of the West Texas plains due to a strong upper level trough moving through the southern Rockies.

High Wind in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-13 20:15:00 to 23-MAR-13 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Sustained west to northwest winds over 50 mph, and gusts as high as 72 mph, occurred over portions of the West Texas plains due to a strong upper level trough moving through the southern Rockies.

High Wind in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-13 21:15:00 to 23-MAR-13 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Although winds at Big Spring Airport were not overly strong, power lines were blown down 13 miles east-southeast of Big Spring.

High Wind in GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF CULBERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
From 21-MAR-13 11:51:00 to 23-MAR-13 18:34:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong west to northwest winds occurred for an extended period of time through Guadalupe Pass due to a strong upper level trough moving through the southern Rockies.

High Wind in GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF CULBERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
From 23-MAR-13 13:00:00 to 23-MAR-13 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Strong west to northwest winds routinely gusted over 60 mph in the higher elevations of the Guadalupe Mountains due to a strong upper level trough moving through the southern Rockies.
A potent upper level low moved across southern New Mexico during the evening hours of February 20th. This system would go on to produce several inches of snow with a maximum of 12 inches in Texas County after making a transition from rain and sleet to all snow.  As the upper level low moved into southeastern New Mexico it transitioned from a neutral tilt to a slightly negative tilt. This reorientation provided additional lift across the southwestern and eastern Oklahoma Panhandle which in turn helped intensify snowfall rates. It was in this area where the two highest snow depths occurred, 9 to 12 inch swath across southern Cimarron County and southwestern Texas County, and  an 8 to 9 inch swath across southeastern Beaver County. By the early afternoon the upper level low had progressed over central Kansas, removing forcing across the Panhandle and bringing an end to precipitation. The following is a listing of the highest storm total snowfall for each county: 12.0 inches in Texhoma (Texas County); 9.0 inches nine miles southeast of Boise City (Cimarron County); 9.0 inches in Slapout (Beaver County).

Winter Storm in BEAVER, OKLAHOMA
From 20-FEB-13 19:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Beaver County Emergency Manager reported 6.0 inches of snow in the city of Beaver (Beaver County).

Winter Storm in BEAVER, OKLAHOMA
From 20-FEB-13 19:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Beaver County Fire Department reported 8.0 inches of snow in the city of Slapout (Beaver County).

Winter Storm in BEAVER, OKLAHOMA
From 20-FEB-13 19:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Beaver County Emergency Manager reported 9.0 inches of snow in the city of Gate (Beaver County).

Winter Storm in CIMARRON, OKLAHOMA
From 20-FEB-13 19:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The National Weather Service COOP Observer nine miles southeast of Boise City (Cimarron County) reported 9.0 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
From 20-FEB-13 19:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported 12 inches of snow in Texhoma (Texas County).

Winter Storm in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
From 20-FEB-13 19:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported 8.5 inches of snow in Guymon (Texas County).

Winter Storm in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
From 20-FEB-13 19:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported 7.0 inches of snow in Eva (Texas County).

Winter Storm in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
From 20-FEB-13 19:00:00 to 21-FEB-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Texas County Emergency Manager reported 7.0 inches of snow in Hooker (Texas County).
High pressure in the interior of the state and low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska produced strong winds through Thompson Pass near Valdez. Falling and recently fallen snow provided the source of the blowing snow that reached blizzard conditions.

Blizzard in NERN P.W. SND, ALASKA
From 18-FEB-13 01:00:00 to 18-FEB-13 05:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Blizzard conditions were expected in Thompson Pass from 1 AM Monday, February 18 through late that evening due to strong winds developing through the pass and recent snowfall providing transportable snow. At 3:40 AM the state DOT plowing the pass reported less than 1/4 mile visibility in moderate snow and northeast winds sustained at 33 mph and gusting between 40 and 55 mph. The report from the DOT camp at 6 AM had light snow with 5 plus miles visibility and Northeast winds 10 gusting 30 mph. Due to the sporadic observations and the fact that conditions can be much better at the DOT camp, the timing of this event is an estimate. Looking at surface maps from this time it appears reasonable that the blizzard peaked from around 1 AM to 5 AM on the 18th, but conditions may have remained much lower through the pass itself well into the day. Blizzard criteria is estimated to have been reached at 4 AM on February 18th. No reports of damage or injuries.
Scattered thunderstorms developed across southern Oklahoma in advance of a dry line that moved east across the state. The stronger storms produced hail up to golfball size and damaging wind.

Hail in CHOCTAW, OKLAHOMA
From 07-FEB-13 17:52:00 to 07-FEB-13 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT TOWSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, OKLAHOMA
From 07-FEB-13 17:52:00 to 07-FEB-13 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT TOWSON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm wind blew down several trees.

Hail in CHOCTAW, OKLAHOMA
From 07-FEB-13 17:48:00 to 07-FEB-13 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT TOWSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail broke windows out of a vehicle and trailer.
A complex weather pattern set up over southern Alaska February 19th through 23rd where a series of triple point lows developed along the jet stream south of the Alaska Peninsula. These lows each deepened rapidly and tracked into the Northern Gulf of Alaska. These lows were generally in the 970 to 990 mb range as they impacted southern Alaska.

Winter Storm in BRISTOL BAY, ALASKA
From 19-FEB-13 11:56:00 to 19-FEB-13 17:56:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

As the 976 mb low passed south of Bristol Bay during the day on February 19th it put the zone in cold air advection which enhanced the already strong pressure gradient and dynamic lifting. This resulted in at least six location reporting heavy and/or blowing snow of 1/4 mile visibility. King Salmon recorded its daily snowfall record with a value of 5.7 inches. King Salmon also reported Blizzard or near Blizzard conditions for three hours. Dillingham reported Blizzard conditions from around noon until almost 5 PM AKST that afternoon with the most severe condition at 12:46 PM with north winds 31 gusting 43 MPH producing 1/4 mile visibility in heavy snow and blowing snow. Manokotak (PAMB) also reported blizzard conditions from around noon until almost 6 PM with the most severe conditions being at 2:56 PM with Northeast winds 34 gusting 41 mph producing 1/4 mile visibility in snow and blowing snow.
There were no reports of damage or injuries.

Blizzard in WRN P.W. SND & KENAI MTNS, ALASKA
From 23-FEB-13 08:36:00 to 23-FEB-13 11:36:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This was a typical Blizzard situation in Portage Valley with strong east to southeast winds coming through Portage pass and heavy snowfall with the passing of a front from the south. This event began with light snow and strong winds. The wind came down as snowfall rate was increasing. While the winds dropped below blizzard criteria before the end of the event the heavy snowfall rate combined with the winds that were occurring likely kept white-out conditions in the area for the duration of the event. There were no reported injuries and no reported damage.
A 961 mb low near the Western Aleutian Islands the morning of February 22 moved to just south of the Pribilof Islands that night and then slowly weakened as it continued to move eastward. The structure of the occluded front originating with this low was such that it kept a tight gradient over St Paul Island much longer than St George Island. This low is a separate low than the ones referenced in the episode Series of fast moving lows impacting Bristol Bay to Prince William Sound Feb 19-23.

Blizzard in PRIBILOF ISLANDS, ALASKA
From 22-FEB-13 15:08:00 to 23-FEB-13 19:05:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This long duration Blizzard on St Paul Island was produced by the occluded front remaining just south of the Islands on February 22 through the early morning hours of the 23rd. By late morning the low was moving east of the Island and while this kept the front from passing through St Paul it tightened the back side gradient around the western edge of the low that afternoon and brought conditions back to blizzard levels after a slight reprieve the morning of the 23rd. The most severe conditions for St Paul were at 10:53 PM February 22 when visibility was 1/4 mile in blowing snow driven by Northeast winds sustained at 39 and gusting to 47 MPH.
Neither the Village Public Safety Officer for St Paul or for St George reported any damage or injuries.
Low pressure was located across the Great Lakes with an associated cold front extending from it.  Pre-frontal snow showers occurred in the higher elevations including Pendleton County.

Winter Weather in WESTERN PENDLETON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 19-FEB-13 06:00:00 to 19-FEB-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of around three inches were reported at surrounding locations.
A strengthening low passed south of the Alaska Peninsula on February 25th as it made its way to the Gulf of Alaska. This low was analyzed between 974 and 978 mb at this time and the Alaska Peninsula was in the cold sector of the storm. This allowed strong cold air advection and dynamic lifting to increase the snow and blowing snow to blizzard conditions.

Blizzard in ALASKA PENINSULA, ALASKA
From 25-FEB-13 01:53:00 to 25-FEB-13 19:41:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The visibility in Cold Bay (PACD) reached 1/4 mile for the first time at 1:53 AM AKST on the 25th and blizzard criteria was met at 4:53 AM. Blizzard conditions persisted until 4:53 PM that afternoon in Cold Bay. Cold Bay winds were from the North and Northwest and were very consistent for the entire event; gusting between 35 and 41 MPH the entire time.
King Cove (PAVC) developed blizzard conditions at 3:56 AM and blizzard criteria was reached at 6:56 AM. These conditions are estimated to have ended around 7:41 PM that evening. This is an estimate based on the ASOS sensor at PAVC missing the visibility for the afternoon and evening portion of this event. However, judging by wind speeds, precipitation type, and clouds ceilings, in addition to the nearby Cold Bay observation this looks to be a reasonable estimate. Winds in King Cove were quite strong with peak gusts over 75 MPH from 6 AM through the end of the event. The strong peak wind gust was at 11:56 AM when it reached 90 MPH.
The Cold Bay WSO did not report any damage or injuries in either location for this event.
A moist Pacific trough and associated cold front moved through eastern Utah and brought significant snow to the Eastern Uinta Mountains.

Winter Weather in LA SAL & ABAJO MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 23-FEB-13 14:00:00 to 24-FEB-13 04:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall totals of 5 to 12 inches were reported above the 8000 foot level.  Locally higher amounts included 15 inches at the La Sal Mountain SNOTEL site. Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph caused areas of blowing and drifting snow.
Colder air flowing across Lake Superior combined with the passage of an upper level disturbance to produce moderate to heavy snow over portions of west and north central Upper Michigan from the 12th into the morning of the 13th.

Winter Weather in KEWEENAW, MICHIGAN
From 12-MAR-13 07:00:00 to 12-MAR-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer in Mohawk measured 6.3 inches of lake effect snow in 12 hours.

Winter Weather in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 12-MAR-13 19:00:00 to 13-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The National Weather Service Office in Negaunee Township measured 6.5 inches in during the evening of the 12th.  The observer near Ishpeming measured 5.4 inches of snow in 12 hours.

Winter Weather in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 12-MAR-13 06:00:00 to 13-MAR-13 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer ten miles south of Grand Marais measured 7.5 inches of lake effect snow in 24 hours.

Lake-Effect Snow in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 12-MAR-13 07:00:00 to 12-MAR-13 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter in Bessemer estimated ten inches of snow in an approximately 15-18 hour period.  Snow fell heavy at times with over one-inch per hour snowfall rates.

Lake-Effect Snow in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 12-MAR-13 07:00:00 to 12-MAR-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The spotter in Rockland measured 8.4 inches of snow in approximately ten hours.  It was still snowing heavily into the late afternoon hours.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 12-MAR-13 07:00:00 to 12-MAR-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The spotter near Calumet estimated five to eight inches of lake effect snow in nine hours.
A strong storm system developed across the Central Rockies and moved across the Central Plains. The track of the storm brought the heaviest snow across southern South Dakota. North to northwest wind gusts to 50 mph also developed as the system passed to the south. The combination of snow and wind produced blizzard conditions at times across southwestern into south central South Dakota. Snowfall amounts of three to six inches were common across the area, with as much as eight inches across Tripp County. Upslope enhanced snowfall across the northern Black Hills produced six to 12 inches of accumulation.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-FEB-13 22:00:00 to 10-FEB-13 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-FEB-13 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-13 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in CENTRAL BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-FEB-13 22:00:00 to 10-FEB-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in PENNINGTON CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-FEB-13 21:00:00 to 10-FEB-13 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in HAAKON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-FEB-13 22:00:00 to 10-FEB-13 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-FEB-13 20:00:00 to 10-FEB-13 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-FEB-13 22:00:00 to 10-FEB-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-FEB-13 21:00:00 to 10-FEB-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard in MELLETTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-FEB-13 21:00:00 to 11-FEB-13 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Blizzard in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 11-FEB-13 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in TRIPP, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-13 01:00:00 to 11-FEB-13 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winter Storm in STURGIS / PIEDMONT FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 09-FEB-13 22:00:00 to 10-FEB-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
On the morning of the 6th, surface high pressure was beginning to build into the area, with plentiful low-level moisture in place for the formation of patchy areas of very dense fog.  Visibilities across central Georgia were reduced to a quarter mile or less in several areas.  Lingering smoke combined with an area of dense fog to reduce visibility to less than 100 feet on Interstate 16 in far western Laurens county. These extremely poor visibilities led to a multiple-vehicle pileup at this location, with 27 vehicles involved, seven of them commercial trucks.  One of the trucks was an empty fuel tanker; fumes inside the tanker exploded and caught fire.  The accident resulted in four fatalities and at least nine injuries.

Dense Fog in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 06-FEB-13 08:15:00 to 06-FEB-13 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 900.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Georgia State Patrol and several media outlets reported a multiple-vehicle accident along Interstate 16 at mile marker 38 near the Laurens/Twiggs county line.  Twenty-seven vehicles, seven of them commercial trucks, were involved in the accident, which resulted in four fatalities and at least nine injuries.