sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Drought conditions continue to improve across the region, with only parts of northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas, as well as east central Kansas and west central Missouri, remaining in Severe Drought (D2). Several storm systems have continued to ease drought conditions across the area.

Drought in ATCHISON, KANSAS
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Moderate to severe (D1-D2) drought conditions were observed across the county. Atchison reported 2.03 inches of precipitation.

Drought in DONIPHAN, KANSAS
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Moderate to severe (D1-D2) drought conditions were observed across the county. Troy measured 2.01 inches of precipitation.

Drought in LINN, KANSAS
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought conditions were observed across the county. Mound city reported 2.42 inches of precipitation.

Drought in MIAMI, KANSAS
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought conditions were observed across the county. Osawatomie reported 2.10 inches of precipitation.
A warm front south of the area moved back to the north as an upper level shortwave crossed the area.  An MCS developed west of the area and moved across the northern Gulf Coast, producing isolated reports of minor damage and hail.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM OCHLOCKONEE RIVER TO APALACHICOLA FL OUT TO 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 14-APR-13 16:01:00 to 14-APR-13 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: C TOWER
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

The C-Tower measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 82 mph at an elevation of 35 meters above the surface.

Marine Hail in COASTAL WATERS FROM OCHLOCKONEE RIVER TO APALACHICOLA FL OUT TO 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 14-APR-13 14:43:00 to 14-APR-13 14:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTPOINT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter size hail near Eastpoint within 1 nm of the coast line.

Waterspout in COASTAL WATERS FROM OCHLOCKONEE RIVER TO APALACHICOLA FL OUT TO 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 14-APR-13 14:28:00 to 14-APR-13 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTPOINT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A waterspout was observed just offshore of Eastpoint which moved onshore and became a weak tornado.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM SUWANNEE RIVER TO KEATON BEACH OUT TO 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 14-APR-13 17:41:00 to 14-APR-13 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEATON BEACH
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

The Keaton Beach C-MAN station KTNF1 measured a wind gust of 47 mph.
March was slightly above normal on precipitation resulting in the improvement of drought conditions but long term drought conditions continued across southeast Kansas.

Drought in BOURBON, KANSAS
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of March. The COOP station near Uniontown reported 3.96 of rainfall for the month of March. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June 2012. The loss and damage estimates will be included in August's 2012 storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in CHEROKEE, KANSAS
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of March. The COOP station near Columbus reported 2.46 of rainfall for the month of March. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June 2012. The loss and damage estimates will be included in August's 2012 storm data section for the entire drought event.

Drought in CRAWFORD, KANSAS
From 01-MAR-13 00:00:00 to 31-MAR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S Drought Monitor continued to report Severe Drought (D2) throughout the month of March. The COOP station near Walnut reported 4.39 of rainfall for the month of March. The COOP station near Pittsburg reported 2.51 of rainfall for the month of March. This is a continuation of the drought that began across the region in June 2012. The loss and damage estimates will be included in August's 2012 storm data section for the entire drought event.
Periodic rains during April led to continued improvement in the dry conditions over parts of western Arkansas.

Drought in POLK, ARKANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 02-APR-13 05:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the  beginning of April, severe drought was occurring over a small part of southern Polk County. Early in the month, conditions improved, with severe drought exiting the county.

Drought in PIKE, ARKANSAS
From 01-APR-13 00:00:00 to 02-APR-13 05:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

At the  beginning of April, severe drought was occurring over a small part of southwestern Pike County. Early in the month, conditions improved, with severe drought exiting the county.
A sluggish spring snowstorm affected the area with significant snowfall over a 36-48 hour period.  The band of heaviest snow, with amounts up to 17 inches, fell across Yuma and Kit Carson counties in Colorado, eastward into Cheyenne, Sherman and Thomas counties in northwest Kansas.  Some notable amounts in Colorado include 14 at Yuma, Joes and Kirk, 13 in Stratton with 17 in Burlington. In Kansas, 12 was reported in St Francis, 15 in Goodland, 12 in Colby and 9 in Atwood. Across southwest Nebraska, snow totals were less, with 8 in Parks, 9 in Benkelman and 8.5 near Stratton.

Heavy Snow in KIT CARSON COUNTY, COLORADO
From 22-MAR-13 20:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall across Yuma county included 14.6 in Yuma, 10.5 in Wray, 12 in Vernon, 13.4 In Idalia, 14 in Joes and 14.5 in Kirk.  Reports were received from cooperative observers, emergency management, law enforcement, spotters and CoCoRaHS.

Winter Weather in CHEYENNE COUNTY, COLORADO
From 22-MAR-13 21:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Although a small area of 6-8 snow was reported in the extreme western part of the county near Wild Horse, most areas in the county picked up anywhere from 2-5 inches of snow, including 4.5 at Cheyenne Wells and 5 in Kit Carson.  Reports were received from cooperative observers, emergency management, law enforcement, spotters and CoCoRaHS.

Heavy Snow in YUMA COUNTY, COLORADO
From 22-MAR-13 18:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall across Yuma county included 14.6 in Yuma, 10.5 in Wray, 12 in Vernon, 13.4 In Idalia, 14 in Joes and 14.5 in Kirk.  Reports were received from cooperative observers, emergency management, law enforcement, spotters and CoCoRaHS.
A warm front slowly lifted north over portions of southeast South Carolina and adjacent coastal waters during early morning hours.  Deep moisture and strengthening low level winds set up an environment capable of showers and thunderstorms with strong wind gusts as the front passed over the coastal waters.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON HARBOR, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 24-MAR-13 06:45:00 to 24-MAR-13 06:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: THE CHARLESTON BATTERY
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A 53 mile per hour wind gust was measured from the Fort Johnson NERRS site.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLESTON HARBOR, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 24-MAR-13 06:25:00 to 24-MAR-13 06:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLESTON HRBR ENT
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 50 mile per hour wind gust was measured at Fort Sumter.
An strong area of low upper pressure crossing the region on February 16th. An area of surface low pressure developed over the mountains of North Carolina during the morning and moved into the Piedmont of Virginia by the afternoon. A narrow band of snow formed on the west side of this surface low and produced 4 to 7 inches of snow along the border of Appomattox and Buckingham Counties, and also isolated pockets of 4 to 6 inches occurred over parts of Charlotte County.

Winter Weather in BUCKINGHAM, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-13 07:15:00 to 16-FEB-13 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A narrow swath of snow produced a snowfall of 4 to 7 inches across the southwest part of Buckingham County, bordering Appomattox County.

Winter Weather in APPOMATTOX, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-13 07:15:00 to 16-FEB-13 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A narrow swath of snow produced a snowfall of 4 to 7 inches across the far eastern part of Appomattox County, bordering Buckingham County.

Winter Weather in CHARLOTTE, VIRGINIA
From 16-FEB-13 07:15:00 to 16-FEB-13 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Isolated snowfall of 4 to 7 inches occurred across the Charlotte County. The greatest concentration bordered Prince Edward County and also Halifax County.
A rather moist and unstable airmass within an area of significant low level wind shear resulted in a thunderstorm which developed a funnel cloud.

Funnel Cloud in MONTROSE, COLORADO
From 25-OCT-13 13:00:00 to 25-OCT-13 13:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: PARADOX
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer watched and photographed a relatively long lasting funnel cloud that was seen to the south of Paradox.
Isolated thunderstorms developed across the Texas Hill Country. Isolated wind gusts to around 60 mph were recorded.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 19-MAR-13 17:10:00 to 19-MAR-13 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIX
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio operators reported thunderstorm winds between 60 and 70 mph west of Nix. The location was one half mile east of the Lampasas River.
Strong high pressure over Russia and low pressure over Alaska produced blizzard conditions on the western Arctic Coast on the 28th. At Point Lay, the visibility was frequently reduced to one quarter mile or less. There was a peak wind gust of 45kt (52 mph) at the Point Lay AWSS.

Blizzard in WESTERN ARCTIC COAST, ALASKA
From 28-FEB-13 05:42:00 to 28-FEB-13 20:56:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS
A closed low formed over Nebraska allowing northwesterly flow to set up over western Colorado and cause snowfall over most northern and central mountain areas of western Colorado.

Winter Weather in ELKHEAD AND PARK MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 19-MAY-13 07:00:00 to 20-MAY-13 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts of 2 to 7 inches were measured across the zone.  Locally higher amounts included 10 inches at the Tower SNOTEL site and 9 inches on Rabbit Ears Pass.

Winter Weather in FLATTOP MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 19-MAY-13 17:00:00 to 20-MAY-13 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 1 to 5 inches were measured across the zone.

Winter Weather in GORE AND ELK MOUNTAINS/CENTRAL MOUNTAIN VALLEYS, COLORADO
From 19-MAY-13 17:00:00 to 20-MAY-13 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Snowfall amounts of 1 to 5 inches were measured across the zone.
A strong cold front moved through the area bringing freezing temperatures to parts of western Colorado.

Frost/Freeze in UPPER YAMPA RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 20-SEP-13 04:00:00 to 20-SEP-13 06:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures dropped into the 28 to 32 degree Fahrenheit range throughout the zone.
A weak cold front moved across the Florida peninsula on the 24th, with several days of northwest winds behind the front causing persistent cold air advection.  Freezing conditions felt on the morning of the 27th returned on the morning of the 28th with a few hours of freezing temperatures over inland locations.  No crop damage was reported.
In Levy county, freezing temperatures were recorded at inland locations for 2-4 hours. The coldest temperature reported was 29 degrees at the COOP station 6 miles southeast of Chiefland.
In Citrus county, freezing temperatures were recorded at inland locations for up to 4 hours. The coldest temperature reported was 32 degrees at the AWOS site at Crystal River.

Frost/Freeze in LEVY, FLORIDA
From 28-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 28-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

In Levy county, freezing temperatures were recorded at inland locations for 2-4 hours. The coldest temperature reported was 29 degrees at the COOP station 6 miles southeast of Chiefland.

Frost/Freeze in CITRUS, FLORIDA
From 28-MAR-13 03:00:00 to 28-MAR-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

In Citrus county, freezing temperatures were recorded at inland locations for up to 4 hours. The coldest temperature reported was 32 degrees at the AWOS site at Crystal River.
The late February blizzard brought some much needed relief for Beaver County, but the remainder of the Oklahoma Panhandle saw drought conditions worsen. Exceptional (D4) drought affects all of Cimarron and Texas County. Beaver County improved from exceptional (D4) drought to extreme (D3) drought.
The late February blizzard produced 1 to 15 inches of snow across the Oklahoma Panhandle which equaled the majority of the precipitation for the month. Guymon recorded 1.25 inches of precipitation (0.78 inches above normal) for the month. Overall this month ranked as the 39th coldest and 10th wettest February on record for the Oklahoma Panhandle.
Limited dormant fuels remain in prime condition for the spread of fires across the Panhandle. However, the beneficial moisture provided by the blizzard caused the Keetch-Byram Drought Index for the Oklahoma Panhandle to improve to the 400 to 600 range.
The increased moisture during the month helped the growth of dryland winter wheat and native grazing fields. Irrigated fields showed average growth with minor supplemental watering. The Palmer Drought Severity Index showed significant improvement to near normal rating for the Oklahoma Panhandle. Water watches remain in effect for several public water systems through February while voluntary to mandatory water restrictions have been enacted.
Economic losses due to the drought through February were estimated near $10 million (D3)/$20 million (D4) a county, and were predominately the result for poor growth of winter wheat, heavy supplemental watering, and supplemental feed for cattle in pastures and rangeland.

Drought in CIMARRON, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00M
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Classified as exceptional drought.

Drought in TEXAS, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00M
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Classified as exceptional drought.

Drought in BEAVER, OKLAHOMA
From 01-FEB-13 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00M
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Classified as extreme drought.
A low pressure system tracking through the Lower Great Lakes dropped moderate snow over portions of west and central Upper Michigan from the 22nd into the 23rd.

Winter Weather in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 22-FEB-13 06:30:00 to 22-FEB-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The spotter near Ironwood estimated two to three inches of snow in less than eight hours.

Winter Weather in DELTA, MICHIGAN
From 22-FEB-13 08:30:00 to 22-FEB-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer near Bark River measured 6.7 inches of snow in less than 12 hours. Some blowing and drifting of snow was also reported.

Winter Weather in DICKINSON, MICHIGAN
From 22-FEB-13 07:00:00 to 22-FEB-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer in Norway measured 3.3 inches of snow in 12 hours.

Winter Weather in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 22-FEB-13 12:00:00 to 23-FEB-13 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The National Weather Service in Negaunee Township measured 3.9 inches of snow in 13 hours.

Winter Weather in LUCE, MICHIGAN
From 22-FEB-13 19:00:00 to 23-FEB-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The spotter in Newberry measured three inches of snow in 12 hours.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 22-FEB-13 19:00:00 to 23-FEB-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a public report of 4.3 inches of snow in Jacobsville in 12 hours.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT, MICHIGAN
From 22-FEB-13 21:00:00 to 23-FEB-13 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The spotter in Parent Bay measured three inches of snow in 12 hours.

Winter Weather in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 23-FEB-13 17:30:00 to 23-FEB-13 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a public report of five inches of snow in six hours just south of Harvey.

Winter Weather in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 22-FEB-13 08:00:00 to 22-FEB-13 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer south of Wetmore measured 6.3 inches of snow in less than 12 hours.  A spotter in Munising measured five inches of snow in less than 12 hours.

Winter Weather in MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN
From 22-FEB-13 03:00:00 to 22-FEB-13 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter in Menominee measured three inches of snow in approximately eight hours.  Visibility reduced to one-quarter mile in snow and blowing snow along with slippery road conditions were also reported.
Another storm system moving through the region produced heavy snow in the Front Range Foothills.  Storm totals in the Front Range Foothills included:  12 inches near Black Mountain and Pine Junction, 10 inches near Conifer and Nederland; 9 inches, 12 miles northwest of Golden; 8 inches near Evergreen, with 6 inches near Eldorado Springs.
As the system moved into the east central plains of Colorado, snow and blowing snow produced blizzard conditions along and south of the Interstate 70 corridor, from just east of Denver to the Kansas state line.  Storm totals generally ranged from 3 to 7 inches.  North winds of 25 to 30 mph were reported with gusts around 40 mph.  Roads became impassable as snow and blowing snow produced 3 to 4 ft snow drifts.  Road and highway closures included:  Interstate 70 from Aurora to the Kansas state line; U.S. 40 between Limon and Kit Carson; and U.S. 24 between Colorado Springs and Limon.

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON & W DOUGLAS COUNTIES ABOVE 6000 FEET / GILPIN / CLEAR CREEK / NE PARK COUNTIES BELOW 9000 FEET, COLORADO
From 26-FEB-13 12:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in N & NE ELBERT COUNTY BELOW 6000 FEET / N LINCOLN COUNTY, COLORADO
From 26-FEB-13 17:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in LARIMER & BOULDER COUNTIES BETWEEN 6000 & 9000 FEET, COLORADO
From 26-FEB-13 12:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 22:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in C & E ADAMS & ARAPAHOE COUNTIES, COLORADO
From 26-FEB-13 17:00:00 to 26-FEB-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
An elderly western Wisconsin woman wandered away from a care facility in Viroqua (Vernon County) and died of hypothermia from exposure to the cold. The automated weather observing equipment at the Viroqua airport on March 7th reported temperatures in the teens with an overnight low of 12 degrees.

Cold/Wind Chill in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 07-MAR-13 12:00:00 to 08-MAR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 93 year old lady passed away due to hypothermia from exposure to the cold after wandering away from a Viroqua care facility. The automated weather observing equipment at the Viroqua airport reported temperatures in the teens with an overnight low on the 7th of 12 degrees.
During the afternoon and evening a band of heavy snow moved in from Colorado.  Strong wind gusts combined with the heavy snow caused blizzard conditions as the band of snow moved through Dundy county.  As the band progressed east, the wind gusts declined below blizzard criteria.  However radar imagery indicated the band of heavy snow was just as strong as it was over Dundy county where blizzard conditions were reported.  Despite the lighter wind gusts, the heavy snow likely produced near blizzard conditions over Hitchcock county as the band of snow moved through the county.

Blizzard in DUNDY, NEBRASKA
From 09-MAR-13 16:00:00 to 09-MAR-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at 19N Parks reported less than 1/4 mile visibility and estimated the wind gusts to be 30-40MPH.

Winter Weather in HITCHCOCK, NEBRASKA
From 09-MAR-13 19:00:00 to 10-MAR-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Based on the AWOS observations at Atwood and Colby as the band of heavy snow moved, the wind gusts did not meet blizzard criteria.  However radar imagery indicated the band of snow was just as strong as it was over Dundy county where blizzard conditions did occur, so near blizzard conditions likely occurred due to the heavy snowfall as the band moved through.