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Scattered afternoon thunderstorms occurred over the Mojave Desert. One produced damage from a lightning strike.

Lightning in SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JUN-21 17:45:00 to 23-JUN-21 17:45:00 (PST-8)
Location: HECTOR
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning struck a power pole along Interstate 40 1/2 mile east of Hector Road.
Isolated afternoon thunderstorms occurred over the Mojave Desert. One produced a severe wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in NYE, NEVADA
From 24-JUN-21 12:30:00 to 24-JUN-21 12:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: AMARGOSA VALLEY
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet
A push of monsoon moisture fueled thunderstorms over northwest Arizona. One storm produced flash flooding.

Flash Flood in MOHAVE, ARIZONA
From 29-JUN-21 14:04:00 to 29-JUN-21 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: COLORADO CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Short Creek flooded and closed roads in Colorado City.
An upper level low pressure was to the west of the region which aided in atmospheric lift over Southeast New Mexico. Convergence was also over the area which allowed for more lift. An abundance of moisture was in place. These conditions resulted in flash flooding across Eddy County.

Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 29-JUN-21 14:02:00 to 29-JUN-21 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARLSBAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain resulted in flooding in Eddy County. A draw southwest of Lower Transill Dam was overflowing its banks with water flowing across San Jose Boulevard. No damage was reported.

Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 29-JUN-21 15:04:00 to 29-JUN-21 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARLSBAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain resulted in flooding at Radio Boulevard and Boyd Drive from the southern canal in Carlsbad.  No damage was reported.

Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 29-JUN-21 16:30:00 to 29-JUN-21 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAPPY VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain resulted in flooding in Carlsbad. Callaway Drive, near Westridge Drive, was closed by the City of Carlsbad due to flooding. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 29-JUN-21 16:58:00 to 29-JUN-21 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LA HUERTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain resulted in flooding in Carlsbad. There were numerous road closures around the City of Carlsbad due to flooding. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Flash Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 29-JUN-21 20:00:00 to 29-JUN-21 20:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: CARLSBAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding near Carlsbad. Law enforcement officials reported a fatality of a gentleman whose vehicle got swept away by flash flood waters. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Flood in EDDY, NEW MEXICO
From 30-JUN-21 08:30:00 to 30-JUN-21 11:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTESIA ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain resulted in flooding in Eddy County. There were numerous roads reported to be underwater. Several roads were closed between Artesia and Carlsbad. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
A very moist and moderately unstable airmass over the region combined with strong afternoon heating to produce isolated severe thunderstorms over parts of north Georgia.

Thunderstorm Wind in COBB, GEORGIA
From 30-JUN-21 19:35:00 to 30-JUN-21 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MACLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The Cobb County 911 center reported a few trees blown down from Powder Springs and Jim R. Miller State Park areas to south Sandy Plains.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Claudette produced heavy rainfall over north Georgia as it tracked from central Alabama eastward into the state on June 19 and June 20. The heaviest rainfall amounts extended from the Georgia border with Alabama eastward through Chattooga, Floyd, southern Walker, Gordon, Pickens and Dawson counties. In this strip, 2.5 to 4 inches were common, with higher amounts to 8 inches observed in portions of Chattooga county. Flash flooding occurred in Chattooga as a result of the heavy rain.

Flash Flood in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 20-JUN-21 00:00:00 to 20-JUN-21 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported significant flooding in the city of Summerville, with numerous intersections, including Highway 48 and 27, underwater and numerous businesses inundated with water. Radar estimates indicate that 4 to 6 inches occurred in the area, resulting in high flow conditions of Town Branch and flash flooding of the nearby areas.
A strong wind maxima ahead of an approaching cold front produced 50-55 mph wind gusts with no reports of any damage. The gradient was fairly strong coupled with daytime heating and downslope nature. The gradient quickly diminished winds ahead of the aforementioned cold front and behind it as winds to the north down to 10-25 mph after sunset and into the overnight hours. A 58 mph high wind report was reached in Morton County where the strongest winds were recorded all afternoon.

High Wind in MORTON, KANSAS
From 26-DEC-21 16:00:00 to 26-DEC-21 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Recorded at the Cimarron National Grasslands observing site.
Another strong Pacific Storm system brought heavy snow to the mainly the North and Central Cascades. The frontal system also brought breezy winds to the Western Washington lowlands, but no notable impacts and/or high wind were verified.

Heavy Snow in CASCADES OF WHATCOM AND SKAGIT COUNTIES, WASHINGTON
From 18-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 19-DEC-21 05:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Snow began to fall around midnight on the 18th, with a quick 15 inches of new snow reported at the Mount Baker Ski Resort in a 12 hour period by noon (on the 18th). Heavy snow then continued into the 19th, with 21 inches reported in a 24 hours period at the same location previously mentioned. Snow then quickly tapered during the early morning hours of the 19th.

Heavy Snow in CASCADES OF SNOHOMISH AND KING COUNTIES, WASHINGTON
From 18-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 19-DEC-21 05:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Snow began around midnight on December 18th, with a few inches of new snow accumulation by daybreak (on the 18th). Snow then quickly became heavier, with over a foot reported in a 12 hour period from 6am on the 18th to 6pm on the 18th. Snow then quickly tapered into the 19th. Snoqualmie Pass also received new snowfall, but snowfall amounts were not heavy enough to reach winter storm criteria.
A quick moving shortwave, followed by a surface low, brought two rounds of snow showers from December 24th through December 26th. They brought multiple bands of moderate to localized heavy snow across the northern Idaho Panhandle. There was some quick snow accumulation rates ranged from 0.5 to 2 inches in a couple of hours.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 24-DEC-21 10:00:00 to 26-DEC-21 02:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Multi-day snow showers moved across northern Idaho Panhandle from December 24th into early 26th. It brought heavy snow, with 4 to 8 inches of snow accumulating in a 24 hour period. Another 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulated on the 25th with a two-day total snowfall of 7 to 11 inches in locations such as Spirit Lake, Priest River, and Twin Lakes.
Light to moderate snow accumulation moved across eastern Washington in the afternoon on December 16th, ranging from 1 to 3 inches. Air temperatures were in the upper 20s and lower 30s. Road surface temperatures were between 32 - 34 degrees before sunset when they dropped below freezing. This created a mixture of compact snow and ice on roadways as melting snow re-froze and mixed with new snow. This impacted major interstates, highways, arterials and secondary roads.

Winter Weather in SPOKANE AREA, WASHINGTON
From 16-DEC-21 13:00:00 to 16-DEC-21 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Slippery driving conditions, created by refreezing precipitation, led to numerous accidents during the evening commute in Spokane metropolitan area. The icy roads caused multiple vehicle pile ups, slide-offs, and road blockages. The Spokane Police Department issued an emergency alert requesting residents limit their driving due to the hazardous driving conditions.
A quick moving shortwave, followed by a surface low, brought two rounds of snow showers from December 24th through December 26th. There were multiple bands of moderate to localized heavy snow across northeastern Washington. There was some quick snow accumulation rates ranged from 0.5 to 2 inches in a couple of hours.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS, WASHINGTON
From 24-DEC-21 07:00:00 to 26-DEC-21 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A multi-day winter storm moved through northeastern Washington from December 24th into early 26th. Over a 24 hour time period, it brought heavy snow with 5 to 10 inches of snow accumulating across areas such as Metaline Falls, Deer Park, and Newport. Early on the 25th, the 49 Degrees North Ski Resort reported 15 to 20 inches inches of snow in the past 24 hours.
High pressure over the western Atlantic promoted breezy easterly flow over South FL while a weak inverted surface trough was located over the Bahamas. Little moisture across the region, though some showers were able to develop along the easterly breeze. A waterspout formed from one of the showers offshore Deerfield Beach in the Atlantic waters.

Waterspout in JUPITER INLET TO DEERFIELD BEACH FL OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 17-DEC-21 14:48:00 to 17-DEC-21 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOCA RATON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Members of the public reported via social media pictures and videos of a brief waterspout offshore Deerfield Beach as a heavy shower moved through the area. A spray ring was briefly visible before the waterspout lifted and dissipated.
A cold front crossed through the region on December 11th, with strong winds accompanying the boundary. Airports around the state and into the Ohio Valley observed wind gusts of up to 45 mph throughout the day as the front passed overhead. These strong winds resulted in a few trees and a power pole to be blown down across portions of southwest and northeast West Virginia.

Strong Wind in MINGO, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-21 08:45:00 to 11-DEC-21 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

One tree was blown down in the town of Gilbert.

Strong Wind in HARRISON, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-21 19:09:00 to 11-DEC-21 19:09:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A power pole was blown down along the intersection of Buckhannon Pike and Elk City Road.

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST POCAHONTAS, WEST VIRGINIA
From 11-DEC-21 19:39:00 to 11-DEC-21 19:39:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 42.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One tree was blown down onto the roadway of the northbound lane of US-219 in Buckeye.
A prolonged period of very heavy snow occurred in the Snowy and Sierra Madre mountains with total estimated snowfall accumulations in excess of 2 feet observed at elevations above 9000 feet. Periods of light to moderate snow along with embedded snow squall structures affected lower elevation areas, mainly along and south of Interstate 80 in southeast Wyoming. The heaviest bands produced 3 to 4 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in CENTRAL CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING
From 30-DEC-21 19:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

An NWS COOP observer reported a 24 hour snowfall amount of 3.0 inches 1 mile north of Rawlins on the morning of the 31st.

Heavy Snow in SIERRA MADRE RANGE, WYOMING
From 29-DEC-21 23:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: SNOTEL

Very heavy snowfall occurred in the Sierra Madre Range with total accumulations of 12 to 30 inches over much of the area. SNOTEL observations indicated up to 1.5 inches of Snow Water Equivalent with an estimated ratio of 20 to 1 at Blackhall Mountain (BLHW4) at an elevation of 9820 feet.

Heavy Snow in SNOWY RANGE, WYOMING
From 29-DEC-21 23:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: SNOTEL

Very heavy snowfall occurred in the Snowy Range with total accumulations of 12 to 30 inches over much of the area. SNOTEL observations indicated up to 1.5 inches of Snow Water Equivalent with an estimated ratio of 20 to 1 at Medicine Bow (MBSW4) at an elevation of 10510 feet.

Winter Weather in NORTH SNOWY RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 30-DEC-21 19:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer measured 3.2 inches of total snow near Elk Mountain.

Winter Weather in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE, WYOMING
From 31-DEC-21 03:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: COOP Observer

An NWS COOP observer near the WY/CO border over the South Laramie Range east of Virginia Dale reported 3.4 inches of new snow.

Winter Weather in SOUTH LARAMIE RANGE FOOTHILLS, WYOMING
From 31-DEC-21 03:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (MST-7)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported 3.0 inches of snow over the South Laramie Range Foothills approximately 10 miles west of Cheyenne.
An Arctic airmass settled in across the Northern Plains from the evening of December 28th through the 31st and into the new year (see the January 2022 Storm Data entry for additional details). Wind chill warning criteria was met from the 28th into the 29th under dominant high pressure, and again on the evening of the 31st when extreme cold air was reinforced by a passing cold front, across west central Minnesota. Only slight improvements in conditions were noted during the daytime and between these waves. Some of the coldest wind chill readings during this time include -41 degrees F 2 miles NNW of Big Stone Colony, -40 F 1 mile ESE of Ortonville, and -35 F 3 miles WSW of Wheaton.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BIG STONE, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-21 18:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TRAVERSE, MINNESOTA
From 28-DEC-21 18:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet
A sharp cold front moving into a relatively warm air mass produced a line of low-topped showers that moved through southern New England during the evening hours of December 6th. Strong and locally damaging westerly wind gusts occurred along and immediately behind the front.

Strong Wind in SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 06-DEC-21 21:30:00 to 06-DEC-21 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Winds generally were gusting to 45 to 50 mph.  At the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier in Providence, a gust to 50 mph was reported at 1030 PM EST.  The ASOS at T.F. Green Airport (KPVD) in Warwick recorded a gust to 46 mph at 815 PM EST.  In North Providence at 739 PM EST, a tree was down on power lines on Waterman Avenue.
A strong winter storm system brought snow into the Cascades on December 10th with snow becoming heavy overnight into late December 11th. Travel became very difficult over mountain passes and roadways due to the blowing snow from accompanying strong, gusty winds.

Winter Storm in WESTERN CHELAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON
From 10-DEC-21 20:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A winter storm moved across the Cascades late December 10th through the 11th. There were 10 to 14 inches of snow accumulating over 24 hours in locations such as Lucerne and Stehekin. Stevens Pass reported a two day total of 30.5 inches of snow. There were gusty winds with gusts up to 40 mph reported across the Cascade ridge tops. Travel became very difficult on US Highway 2, especially across Stevens Pass, due to heavy, blowing snow. These poor travel conditions lead to numerous slide-offs and accidents.

Heavy Snow in CENTRAL CHELAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON
From 10-DEC-21 20:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A winter storm moved through eastern Washington late December 10th into the 11th. It brought heavy snow, with 6 to 8 inches of snow accumulating, in the eastern Cascade valleys, including the towns of Plain and Leavenworth.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN OKANOGAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON
From 10-DEC-21 22:00:00 to 11-DEC-21 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A winter storm moved through eastern Washington late December 10th into the 11th. It brought heavy snow, with 4 to 8 inches of snow accumulating, in the northeastern Cascade valleys, including the towns of Mazama and Winthrop.
A warm front brought freezing rain to southern Vermont on December 25, 2021 with some areas changing over to plain rain later in the day. Flat ice accumulations ranging from a light glaze to 0.25 of an inch were observed. This resulted in some icy roadways and some vehicle accidents/spin outs, especially along the Connecticut River Valley.
The icy conditions led to a portion of Interstate 91 in Windham County to close due to the icy conditions. This began at Exit 6 in Rockingham and continued northward.
Key Impacts: travel delays, road closures.

Winter Weather in BENNINGTON, VERMONT
From 25-DEC-21 01:00:00 to 26-DEC-21 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in WESTERN WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 25-DEC-21 01:00:00 to 26-DEC-21 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in EASTERN WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 25-DEC-21 01:00:00 to 26-DEC-21 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A warm front brought a period of freezing rain to northwestern Connecticut on December 25, 2021 with precipitation changing over to plain rain later in the day. This resulted in a few power outages across the area.
Key Impacts: power outages.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 25-DEC-21 01:00:00 to 25-DEC-21 12:56:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
From 25-DEC-21 01:00:00 to 25-DEC-21 12:56:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A strong dome of hot high pressure over the Inland Northwest pushed afternoon high temperatures into record territory. In late June 2021, a long-lived heatwave broke many daily, monthly, and all time maximum high and low temperature records at several stations.

Excessive Heat in CENTRAL PANHANDLE MOUNTAINS, IDAHO
From 28-JUN-21 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Temperature observations taken in Wallace and St. Maries, Idaho were unseasonably warm from June 28th through June 30th. The high temperatures were at, or above, 100 degrees all three days. St. Maries set a new maximum June temperature when reaching 108 degrees on the 30th. There are no known heat-related deaths.

Excessive Heat in NORTHERN PANHANDLE, IDAHO
From 26-JUN-21 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Three locations reached an all time record high temperature on the afternoon of June 28th: Priest River at 108 degrees, Sandpoint at 106 degrees, and Bonners Ferry at 108 degrees. Priest River and Blanchard set up cooling centers to help those without air conditioning. There are no known heat related deaths.

Excessive Heat in LEWISTON AREA, IDAHO
From 26-JUN-21 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Temperature observations taken at Lewiston Airport were unseasonably warm from June 26th through July 2nd. No records were broken in the Lewiston Area; however, high temperatures ranged from 103 to 115 degrees with lows only cooling to 67 to 78 degrees. On the 29th, Avista Utilities performed blackouts in Lewiston to help cope with the exceptionally hot temperatures. There are no known heat-related deaths.

Excessive Heat in IDAHO PALOUSE, IDAHO
From 26-JUN-21 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The excessive heat on June 26 through 30th brought record breaking high temperatures across the Idaho Palouse. Three towns have new June high temperatures when afternoon highs reached Moscow at 105 degrees, Plummer at 107 degrees, and Potlatch at 107 degrees. There are no known heat-related deaths.

Excessive Heat in COEUR D'ALENE AREA, IDAHO
From 26-JUN-21 12:00:00 to 30-JUN-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

During the late June heatwave, the Coeur d'Alene Airport had four consecutive days with afternoon highs at 100 degrees or above. Two of those days were 108 degrees. On June 28th through 30th, Post Falls high temperatures were 105 to 108 degrees. The Coeur d'Alene Ironman was held on the 27th and extra precautions were taken to prevent heat exhaustion due to the extreme temperatures. There is no known count of heat-related injuries at the event.
Early morning severe thunderstorms brought rain showers and lightning through the Idaho Panhandle on June 15th. There were heavy downpours and isolated hail in parts of the central Panhandle.

Hail in LATAH, IDAHO
From 15-JUN-21 05:15:00 to 15-JUN-21 05:25:00 (PST-8)
Location: MOSCOW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail, up to 1 inches, fell in Moscow and Viola as a strong thunderstorm cell moved through early morning June 15th.