sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Thunderstorms with MCS over northern peninsula produce gusty marine winds over Nature Coast and West Central Florida waters.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ENGLEWOOD TO TARPON SPRINGS FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 20-JUN-23 13:49:00 to 20-JUN-23 13:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEARWATER BEACH
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

WeatherFlow site XDUN Dunedin Causeway reported a 48 mph wind gust.
Strong marine wind gust observed over Nature Coast with mesoscale convective complex.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in TARPON SPRINGS TO SUWANNEE RIVER FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 23-JUN-23 17:47:00 to 23-JUN-23 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR KEY
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: WLON

WLON site CKYF1 Cedar Key reported a 42 mph wind gust.
Afternoon sea breeze convection produces funnel cloud northeast of Babcock Ranch in Charlotte County.

Funnel Cloud in CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA
From 29-JUN-23 16:00:00 to 29-JUN-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERMONT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media relayed report of funnel cloud north of Bermont Road in Charlotte County.
A low pressure system centered over the Great Lakes region brought an associated cold front through the mid Mississippi Valley and into the Central Appalachians the evening of January 3, 2023. The line of showers and isolated storms preceding the cold front had strong wind shear of 45 to 50 knots, and moved eastward at 45 to 55 mph. This led to strong and gusty winds that brought several trees down in the higher elevations of Southwest Virginia near the Grayson Highlands area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 03-JAN-23 16:50:00 to 03-JAN-23 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to five trees were snapped and power poles were downed by thunderstorm winds along Lake Drive.
A warm front lifted northward through the Mid Atlantic on January 12, 2023, followed by a cold front that moved into the region from the west. Strong low level wind shear of 50 to 70 knots accompanied the cold front and led to the development of isolated severe thunderstorms during the evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-23 15:01:00 to 12-JAN-23 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST CLAIR BOTTOM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

At least four trees were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMYTH, VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-23 15:12:00 to 12-JAN-23 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: MC MULLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Walkers Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYTHE, VIRGINIA
From 12-JAN-23 15:24:00 to 12-JAN-23 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: RURAL RETREAT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Six trees and one power line were downed by thunderstorm winds.
Gusty showers ahead of a cold front on January 19th created a single instance of wind damage in Jefferson County.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, OHIO
From 19-JAN-23 19:29:00 to 19-JAN-23 19:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMINGDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A photo was provided of a downed tree and power line in a backyard.
A hiker was killed in an avalanche at an elevation of approximately 11,000 feet in the Spring Mountains.

Avalanche in SPRING MOUNTAINS, NEVADA
From 09-JAN-23 12:30:00 to 09-JAN-23 12:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A group of hikers near 11,000 feet were hit by an avalanche, which killed one member of the group.
An atmospheric river impacted the Sierra, bringing heavy snow to areas above about 7000 feet and heavy rain at lower elevations.

Heavy Rain in INYO, CALIFORNIA
From 09-JAN-23 05:00:00 to 10-JAN-23 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: (BIH)BISHOP ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The KBIH ASOS recorded 3.12 inches of rain in 23 hours. 3.02 inches fell on the 9th, making it the fifth wettest calendar day at KBIH in the period of record (since 1943). There was minor flooding around Bishop, such as standing water on roads and backed up storm drains.

Heavy Rain in INYO, CALIFORNIA
From 09-JAN-23 03:23:00 to 10-JAN-23 03:23:00 (PST-8)
Location: PANAMINT SPG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An observing station at 6880 feet recorded 6.01 inches of rain in 24 hours, with temperatures just above freezing.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN SIERRA SLOPES OF INYO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 09-JAN-23 03:00:00 to 10-JAN-23 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter in Aspendell measured 53.9 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in WHITE MOUNTAINS OF INYO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 09-JAN-23 06:00:00 to 10-JAN-23 05:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 168 was closed from Death Valley to the Nevada state line due to heavy snow. Details were very sketchy; it is presumed that the heavy snow fell on Westgard Pass in the White Mountains, and the beginning and ending times are estimated.

Avalanche in EASTERN SIERRA SLOPES OF INYO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 10-JAN-23 14:21:00 to 10-JAN-23 14:21:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An avalanche hit three homes in the Aspendell area. One home suffered major damage.

Flood in INYO, CALIFORNIA
From 10-JAN-23 00:41:00 to 10-JAN-23 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: OLANCHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 190 was closed from mile marker 4 to Highway 136. The flooding is believed to be from runoff draining down toward the Owens Dry Lake bed after heavy rain fell in the mountains hours earlier.
The remnants of the atmospheric river which impacted the Sierra brought heavy snow to the Spring Mountains.

Heavy Snow in SPRING MOUNTAINS, NEVADA
From 09-JAN-23 17:00:00 to 10-JAN-23 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Bristlecone Trail SNOTEL estimated nine inches of new snow.
Dense fog developed across portions of eastern Iowa overnight on the 9th and into the 10th, with visibilities to a quarter mile at times through the mid morning. Freezing fog resulted in slippery pavement. Early in the morning, a crash resulted on Interstate 80 due to ice covered roads. This incident led to two fatalities and several injuries.

Freezing Fog in JOHNSON, IOWA
From 10-JAN-23 04:40:00 to 10-JAN-23 04:40:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Iowa State Patrol responded to a crash due to ice-covered roads, caused by overnight freezing fog and drizzle. A semi truck driver lost control of their vehicle and jackknifed on Interstate 80, which led to two fatalities and several injuries. Total number of injuries are unknown. 16 total cars were involved in the pile-up that morning.
An isolated thunderstorm resulted in a downburst causing localized wind damage over a small portion of Fairfax County, Virginia.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 05-JUL-23 14:16:00 to 05-JUL-23 14:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINDSAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Public

A 30-foot maple tree blew over and a large oak tree fell crushing the wall of a house northeast of Annandale.
A warm front associated with a low in the Bering Sea brought a mixture of snow, rain and freezing rain to the Yukon Delta and the Lower Yukon Valley.

Winter Storm in LOWER YUKON VALLEY, ALASKA
From 29-JAN-23 23:15:00 to 30-JAN-23 22:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Snow transitioned to freezing rain on the evening of the 29th and eventually transitioned to rain on the morning of the 30th. The combination of freezing rain and rain falling on frozen ground caused around a tenth of an inch of ice to accumulate on the ground in Russian Mission.

Winter Storm in YUKON DELTA, ALASKA
From 29-JAN-23 05:00:00 to 30-JAN-23 17:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Snow transitioned to freezing rain on the morning of the 29th and eventually transitioned to rain on the morning of the 30th. The combination of freezing rain and rain falling on frozen ground caused a tenth of an inch of ice to accumulate on the frozen ground in St Marys and in Chevak.
A compact but powerful upper level low pressure system moved out of the southern Rockies and into the Oklahoma Panhandle and Kansas during the morning hours of January 21st. This storm system brought significant snowfall to west central Kansas with amounts ranging from a dusting to seven inches. The snow lasted through much of the 21st into the early hours of the 22nd.

Heavy Snow in RUSSELL, KANSAS
From 21-JAN-23 05:50:00 to 22-JAN-23 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Russell Fire Department reported seven inches of snow had fallen through 9PM on the 21st.

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, KANSAS
From 21-JAN-23 06:30:00 to 22-JAN-23 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative observer measured five inches of snowfall accumulation.

Winter Weather in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 21-JAN-23 06:00:00 to 22-JAN-23 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer near Lorraine measured 5.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in MCPHERSON, KANSAS
From 21-JAN-23 08:15:00 to 22-JAN-23 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative observer measured 5.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather in RENO, KANSAS
From 21-JAN-23 08:00:00 to 21-JAN-23 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer reported 2.5 inches of snowfall accumulation near Plevna. Some vehicular accidents were reported throughout the county with suspected and possible injuries in two of the accidents.

Heavy Snow in BARTON, KANSAS
From 21-JAN-23 06:55:00 to 22-JAN-23 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative observer 5 miles southeast of Albert measured six inches of snow on the morning of January 22nd. There were a couple of vehicular accidents including one with a possible injury during the morning hours of January 21st.

Heavy Snow in RICE, KANSAS
From 21-JAN-23 08:00:00 to 22-JAN-23 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer sent in a report on the morning of January 22nd of a measured seven inches of snow at 4 miles WNW of Little River.
A major Arctic cold front blasted through southern New England on the morning of March 3rd. It was followed by a few rounds of strong and locally damaging wind gusts. Temperatures plunged to 10 to 20 below zero on the morning of March 4th. The -10F reading at Boston's Logan Airport was the coldest there since 1957.  Heavy freezing spray occurred, along with Arctic sea smoke.  Wind chill indices reached 30 to 40 below zero across southern New England.

Marine High Wind in COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 03-FEB-23 13:10:00 to 03-FEB-23 13:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: RACE POINT LIGHT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

Buoy 44018 measured a gust to 58 mph at 110 PM EST.

Marine High Wind in NARRAGANSETT BAY, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 03-FEB-23 18:09:00 to 03-FEB-23 18:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: POPASQUASH POINT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

At 609 PM EST, a Weatherflow mesonet site at Castle Island recorded a wind gust to 61 mph.

Marine High Wind in BUZZARDS BAY, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 03-FEB-23 19:00:00 to 03-FEB-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST ISLAND
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station at West Island recorded a gust to 59 mph at 7 PM EST.

Marine High Wind in NARRAGANSETT BAY, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 03-FEB-23 19:07:00 to 03-FEB-23 19:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUONSET POINT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Weatherflow mesonet station at Halfway Rock/Prudence Island recorded a wind gust to 60 mph at 707 PM EST.

Marine High Wind in NARRAGANSETT BAY, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 03-FEB-23 19:42:00 to 03-FEB-23 19:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRISTOL HARBOR
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site at Borden Flats Light recorded a gust to 65 mph at 742 PM EST.

Marine High Wind in VINEYARD SOUND, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 03-FEB-23 19:45:00 to 03-FEB-23 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODS HOLE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site at Woods Hole recorded a gust to 60 mph at 745 PM EST.

Marine High Wind in NARRAGANSETT BAY, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 03-FEB-23 19:48:00 to 03-FEB-23 19:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARWICK LIGHT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site at Conimicut Light recorded a gust to 59 mph at 748 PM EST.
Although relatively tranquil seas were observed across the local waters on May 27th, the sea breeze along the north-central coastal areas of Puerto Rico promoted a moderate risk of rip currents.

Rip Current in SAN JUAN AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 27-MAY-23 18:10:00 to 27-MAY-23 18:10:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency managers, as well as reports from the news, indicated that a 52-year-old male drowned at Punta Salinas Beach in Toa Baja.
The combination of a surface low and deep-layer trough northwest of Puerto Rico created a band of convergence across the islands. This produced numerous showers and thunderstorms across the eastern sections of Puerto Rico on May 22, 2023, which resulted in river flooding in Naguabo.

Flash Flood in NAGUABO, PUERTO RICO
From 22-MAY-23 09:17:00 to 22-MAY-23 09:17:00 (AST-4)
Location: NAGUABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported that Rio Blanco rose out of its banks due to excessive rainfall and flooded an area of roadway PR-31 around km 8.9 in Naguabo.
Locally induced afternoon thunderstorms on May 17th produced up to 3 inches of rain over portions of the southwest quadrant of Puerto Rico.

Flood in LAJAS, PUERTO RICO
From 17-MAY-23 16:50:00 to 17-MAY-23 16:50:00 (AST-4)
Location: LAJAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The 911 call center reported flood waters affecting a house near Road 117 between streets 7 and 9 in Lajas.
A strong upper level wave lifted out of the southwestern U.S. and closed off moving across Iowa by early on January 19. A band of snow developed within the leading warm advection zone from northern Nebraska to northern Iowa by late afternoon on January 18, and with unstable conditions near the frontal axis, the band evolved into a more narrow zone of intense snowfall into the overnight hours. Dry air poised to the north created a sharp gradient to snowfall on the north side of the band.

Winter Storm in DAKOTA, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-23 16:00:00 to 19-JAN-23 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Snowfall totaled 10.5 inches 3 miles southwest of Hubbard, 8.2 inches at Jackson, and 8.0 inches at Dakota City.

Winter Storm in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-23 16:00:00 to 19-JAN-23 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall totaled 12.5 inches 2 miles west of Ponca, 10.5 inches at Newcastle, and 7.0 inches at Allen.
Persistent fog from the morning into the early afternoon of January 11 resulted in long periods of visibility less than one-quarter mile, as well as deposition of frost on roadways.

Dense Fog in IDA, IOWA
From 11-JAN-23 05:00:00 to 11-JAN-23 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Severely limited visibility and frosty roadways contributed to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and 20 just south of Holstein. An indirect fatality occurred to the driver of a car when it was hit broadside by a semi-truck upon entering the roadway after a stop at the intersection.
Overall road conditions were poor due to drifting snow with light snowfall and gusty winds, which resulted in several accidents and an indirect fatality.

Winter Weather in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 25-JAN-23 09:00:00 to 25-JAN-23 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very light snowfall during the early morning was accompanied and followed by gusty northwest wind, which resulted in drifting of snow and the formation of black ice on roadways. A vehicle lost control on ice-covered Interstate 29 near mile marker 71, entered the median and rolled, which resulted in an indirect fatality to the driver and injury to a passenger.
A western Wisconsin driver died in a two vehicle accident when their car lost control on State Highway 71 near Norwalk (Monroe County), crashing into an oncoming vehicle during the evening of January 4th. Light snow was reported in the area, resulting in slippery conditions.

Winter Weather in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 04-JAN-23 16:10:00 to 04-JAN-23 23:48:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 24.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A driver was killed when their vehicle lost control on State Highway 71 near Norwalk during the evening of January 4th. Two other individuals involved in the crash were injured, including a passenger in the vehicle that lost control and the driver of the oncoming vehicle. Light snow was reported in the area, resulting in slippery conditions.
A very cold air mass combined with mostly clear skies to bring freezing temperatures to the southern Oregon coast.

Frost/Freeze in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 29-JAN-23 19:00:00 to 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Low temepratures of 27 in Bandon, 28 in Bandon 2.5NE, 26 in Lakeside, 25 in Myrtle Point, 26 in North Bend, and 21 in Powers.

Frost/Freeze in CURRY COUNTY COAST, OREGON
From 29-JAN-23 19:00:00 to 30-JAN-23 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Low temepratures of 23 in Agness, 30 in Langlois, 30 in Brookings, and 29 in Port Orford.
Several days of heavy rain combined with mountain snow melt caused flooding on the Coquille River at Coquille.

Flood in COOS, OREGON
From 15-JAN-23 17:45:00 to 17-JAN-23 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: BULLARDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Coquille River at Coquille rose above minor flood stage of 21.0 ft at 15/1745 PST, and crested just above moderate flood stage of 23.0 ft at 23.09 ft at 16/1645 PST. The river dropped below minor flood stage at 17/2200 PST.
A very cold air mass combined with mostly clear skies to bring freezing temperatures to Coos County, along the southern Oregon coast.

Frost/Freeze in SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, OREGON
From 31-JAN-23 01:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Freezing temperatures in Coos County included 27 in North Bend, 27 in Lakeside, and 30 in Bandon.
Areas of moderate to heavy rain fell over Douglas County causing one low water crossing to be flooded for a brief period.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 18-JAN-23 16:11:00 to 19-JAN-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA MUNI MEML ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Missouri Highway Y at Cowskin Creek was flooded and impassable.
An overnight frontal passage of an occluded front caused stong sustained and gusty winds.

High Wind in NORTHWESTERN NYE, NEVADA
From 23-JUN-23 02:28:00 to 23-JUN-23 03:28:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Station (KTPH) Tonopah Airport Asos, Elevation, 5426 feet. Sustained winds were also 40 mph.
A frontal passage produced showers and thunderstorms across much of northern Nevada. As a result, gusty outflow winds occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKO, NEVADA
From 06-JUN-23 14:19:00 to 06-JUN-23 15:19:00 (PST-8)
Location: WEST WENDOVER
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Station (UP994) 3.1 SE West Wendover upr, Elevation 4408 feet.

Thunderstorm Wind in ELKO, NEVADA
From 06-JUN-23 14:26:00 to 06-JUN-23 15:26:00 (PST-8)
Location: BULLION
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Station (CRSN2) Crane Springs Raws, Elevation 6414 feet.
The severe drought, that persisted over northwest Webb County, spread into the northwest half of La Salle County during the month.

Drought in LA SALLE, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-23 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought developed over the northwest half of the county during the month.

Drought in WEBB, TEXAS
From 01-JAN-23 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe drought increased to cover most of the area west of Highway 83 in northwestern Webb County during the month.
The third in a series of storms moved across northern Arizona with more snow. Snow was still falling form the second wave in eastern Arizona by the time snow started to fall from the third wave in western Arizona.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 16-JAN-23 17:00:00 to 17-JAN-23 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow fall amounts around Flagstaff ranged from around 6 inches in the morning to 9.4 inches at the airport by 500 PM (27 inches on the ground). Kachina Village received a foot (40 inches since 5 PM on Jan 14th) and Bellemont (NWS Flagstaff) 8.8 inches. Snowbowl received 9 inches at 10,800 feet (another foot the next 24 hours for a 4 day total of 61 inches).

Heavy Snow in GRAND CANYON COUNTRY, ARIZONA
From 16-JAN-23 17:00:00 to 17-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The North Rim of The Grand Canyon received another 11 inches of snow in 24 hours.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 16-JAN-23 17:00:00 to 17-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Another 17 inches of snow fell in Forest Lakes in 24 hours.

Heavy Snow in BLACK MESA AREA, ARIZONA
From 14-JAN-23 08:00:00 to 17-JAN-23 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Tribal Official

Three storms hit northern Arizona impacting the Navajo Nation over 4 days. At the end, Black Mesa had 20 to 30 inches of new snow. Jeddito received 16 to 18 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS FROM HIGHWAY 264 NORTH, ARIZONA
From 15-JAN-23 08:00:00 to 17-JAN-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Tribal Official

The Pi��on Chapter House reported 40 inches of snow from January 15 to January 17. Whippoorwill received 15 to 17 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 14-JAN-23 08:00:00 to 17-JAN-23 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Tribal Official

Three storms hit northern Arizona impacting the Navajo Nation over 4 days. At the end, Sawmill 18 to 24 inches of new snow, Pine Springs 16 to 18 inches, and Tsaile 14 to 15 inches of new snow. Navajo Route 13- Buffalo Pass was closed to the public. Some Chapter houses declared and emergency due to the storm. An emergency operations center was activated. Many roads needed the snow cleared...lower elevation roads were soggy/muddy. Food, water, and propane bottles were delivered to Chapter Houses and to residences across The Navajo Nation through the end of January as this and other storms impacted travel across the area.