sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
An unusual rain even during the month of December dropped 3 to almost 7 across the central to eastern TX Panhandle with the higher end of this being in the southeastern TX Panhandle. This was nearly 2 to 5 above normal for December, and help cut overall rainfall deficits down allowing for some areas in Severe Drought (D2) to improve to Moderated Drought (D1) by months end. The exception was the far southwestern TX Panhandle that was in D2 but missed out on the beneficial rain during the big rain event.

Drought in DEAF SMITH, TEXAS
From 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The southwestern corner of Oldham County and western quarter to third of Deaf Smith County was in Severe Drought (D2) with the rest of the area in these counties in Moderate Drought (D1). These areas of D2 did not change compared to other areas in the TX Panhandle as they only received near normal rainfall which is not enough to cut into the 6 to 12 month deficit.

Drought in OLDHAM, TEXAS
From 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The southwestern corner of Oldham County and western quarter to third of Deaf Smith County was in Severe Drought (D2) with the rest of the area in these counties in Moderate Drought (D1). These areas of D2 did not change compared to other areas in the TX Panhandle as they only received near normal rainfall which is not enough to cut into the 6 to 12 month deficit.
A system ramped up in the Red River Valley the 8th and 9th, with wind spread 3 to 5 inches of snow, a couple reports of 6 and 7 inches combined with winds gusting up to 50 mph in northwestern Minnesota.

Heavy Snow in EAST MARSHALL, MINNESOTA
From 08-DEC-23 15:37:00 to 09-DEC-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports 6 inches of storm total snow in Middle River.

Heavy Snow in PENNINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 08-DEC-23 15:37:00 to 09-DEC-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports 6 inches of storm total snow in Thief River Falls.

Blizzard in WEST MARSHALL, MINNESOTA
From 09-DEC-23 05:30:00 to 09-DEC-23 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

DOT sensor near Warren, MN measured winds gusting in excess of 40mph and up to visibility of a quarter mile or less.

Blizzard in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 09-DEC-23 13:25:00 to 09-DEC-23 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

DOT sensor neat Halstad measured winds gusting in excess of 40mph and up to visibility of a quarter mile or less.

Blizzard in WEST POLK, MINNESOTA
From 09-DEC-23 13:55:00 to 09-DEC-23 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Crookston AWOS measured winds gusting in excess of 40mph and up to visibility of a quarter mile or less.
A system ramped up in the Red River Valley the 8th and 9th, with heavy snow and gusty winds reported in eastern North Dakota creating blizzard conditions. Due to the gusty winds, there were also power outages in the area.

Heavy Snow in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 08-DEC-23 15:37:00 to 09-DEC-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Public

Public reports 7 inches of storm total snow 2 NE of Sharon.

High Wind in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-23 09:00:00 to 09-DEC-23 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS Station KFAR at the Fargo International Airport reports a 61 MPH wind gust.

Blizzard in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-DEC-23 04:44:00 to 09-DEC-23 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

GFK ASOS measured a peak gust to 64 mph and several hours a a quarter mile or less visibility. Additionally public reported 6.5 inches of snow in Larimore.
A potent upper-level low moved over the Great Lakes bringing four to ten inches of upslope snow across the region. Winds gusted to 40 to 50 mph during the event resulting in widespread blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in WESTERN HIGHLAND, VIRGINIA
From 18-DEC-23 16:00:00 to 19-DEC-23 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A potent upper-level low moved over the Great Lakes bringing four to ten inches of upslope snow across the region. Winds gusted to 40 to 50 mph during the event resulting in widespread blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in GARRETT, MARYLAND
From 18-DEC-23 13:00:00 to 19-DEC-23 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A potent upper-level low moved over the Great Lakes bringing two to four inches of upslope snow across the region. Winds gusted to 40 to 50 mph during the event resulting in blowing snow.

Winter Weather in EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY, MARYLAND
From 18-DEC-23 16:00:00 to 19-DEC-23 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
A low pressure trough moved through Arizona and New Mexico, with southerly flow bringing moderate snow to the southwest San Juan Mountains and Animas River Valley, where rain changed over to snow on the evening of the 13th, producing accumulating snow in the southern valleys and foothills as well.

Winter Weather in ANIMAS RIVER BASIN, COLORADO
From 13-DEC-23 08:42:00 to 14-DEC-23 04:47:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Generally 2 to 7 inches of snow fell across the area with 5 to 7 inches of snow at elevations above 7000 feet MSL. 7.1 inches of snow was reported at Hesperus 4.9ESE.

Winter Weather in SOUTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
From 13-DEC-23 10:00:00 to 14-DEC-23 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 6 to 12 inches of snow fell across the area with locally higher amounts of 16.5 at Weminuche Creek. 12.1 inches of snow was reported at Rockwood 6.9NNW.
A period of clearing during a winter storm event allowed low level moisture trapped in the Grand Valley of western Colorado to condense into dense fog during the morning hours.

Dense Fog in GRAND VALLEY, COLORADO
From 02-DEC-23 06:00:00 to 02-DEC-23 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Dense fog was observed within the Grand Valley, including at Grand Junction Regional Airport where visibility was reduced to less than a quarter of a mile.
A low pressure trough moved through the Four Corners region from Southern California, bringing moderate to heavy snow to the mountains of southeast Utah and southwest Colorado as well as the northwest Colorado mountains and valleys as cold air moved in on the backside of the system. This storm came in the days leading up to Christmas, affecting pre holiday travel. The mild nature of this system limited snow accumulation in the southern valleys.

Winter Weather in LA SAL & ABAJO MOUNTAINS, UTAH
From 22-DEC-23 18:00:00 to 23-DEC-23 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Generally 6 to 11 inches of snow fell in the La Sal and Abajo Mountains with higher amounts favoring the Abajo Mountains with 11 inches at Camp Jackson.
An active weather pattern settled into the region through this period as the first of two cold fronts sweeps across the region bringing strong gusty west-southwest winds, as well as periods of heavy snowfall across the Sierra snow, and valley rain. A second weaker forced low pressure system swept through the region and brought another round of gusty winds and moderate snowfall to the Sierra above 5000���. The combined effects from both storms brought daytime and evening travel and recreation impacts to the region through this period.

High Wind in MONO, CALIFORNIA
From 06-DEC-23 00:25:00 to 06-DEC-23 00:25:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 91.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station (MTH01-MAMMOTH) located 0.9 mi S of Mammoth Mountain, CA,  reported a peak wind gust 105 mph.

Winter Weather in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 06-DEC-23 08:00:00 to 07-DEC-23 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public located at the Heavenly Ski Base, CA, 1.0 mi SSW of  Northstar Ski Base, CA, and Palisades Tahoe Ski Base, CA reported 24 hour storm total snowfall amounts of 6.0, 9.0, and 11.0 inches respectfully. A trained spotter located at the Homewood Mountain Ski Base, and a CO-OP observer located 1.09 mi W of Donner, CA, reported 24 hour storm total snowfall amounts of 7.0 inches and 11.0 inches respectively.

High Wind in LASSEN/EASTERN PLUMAS/EASTERN SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 06-DEC-23 12:00:00 to 06-DEC-23 13:53:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station (569PG-Dyer Mountain) located 5.0 mi SSW of Westwood, CA, and mesonet station (LDRC1-Ladder Butte) located 17.0 mi S of Pittville, CA,  reported peak wind gusts of 63 mph and 62 mph respectively.

High Wind in LASSEN/EASTERN PLUMAS/EASTERN SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 06-DEC-23 12:00:00 to 06-DEC-23 13:53:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station (569PG-Dyer Mountain) located 5.0 mi SSW of Westwood, CA, and mesonet station (LDRC1-Ladder Butte) located 17.0 mi S of Pittville, CA,  reported peak wind gusts of 63 mph and 62 mph respectively.

Heavy Snow in GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 06-DEC-23 08:00:00 to 07-DEC-23 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public located at the Heavenly Ski Base, CA, 1.0 mi SSW of  Northstar Ski Base, CA, and Palisades Tahoe Ski Base, CA reported 24 hour storm total snowfall amounts of 6.0, 9.0, and 11.0 inches respectfully. A trained spotter located at the Homewood Mountain Ski Base, and a CO-OP observer located 1.09 mi W of Donner, CA, reported 24 hour storm total snowfall amounts of 7.0 inches and 11.0 inches respectively.
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms, some of which were supercells, moved across northwest Alabama into southern middle Tennessee.  As the thunderstorms moved into southern middle Tennessee, strong and damaging wind gusts knocked down power lines and a few trees down onto roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-23 19:59:00 to 09-DEC-23 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUMBERLAND SPGS
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was knocked down into the road at the intersection of Winchester Road and Cobb             Hollow Road. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-23 19:59:00 to 09-DEC-23 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOIS
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was knocked down into the road at the intersection of Winchester Highway and             Norman Wiseman Road. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-23 19:55:00 to 09-DEC-23 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Power lines were knocked down into the road at 110 Five Points Road. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOORE, TENNESSEE
From 09-DEC-23 20:05:00 to 09-DEC-23 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURDLOW
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was knocked down at 642 Pierce Hollow Road. Time estimated by radar.
A strong portion of the jetstream passed over NM on December 2nd behind an exiting winter storm event. These winds translated to the surface in the form of high wind gusts that hit parts of southern Curry County near Clovis near the noon hour. Thankfully there were no reports of damage or injuries.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-DEC-23 11:02:00 to 02-DEC-23 11:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Cannon AFB ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 02-DEC-23 12:15:00 to 02-DEC-23 12:17:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The St. Vrain mesonet station measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.
An area of low pressure passing over the region resulted in strong onshore flow and a push of water onshore and up the Delaware Bay and Delaware River, where moderate coastal flooding was observed.

Coastal Flood in NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE
From 18-DEC-23 04:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Widespread roadway flooding occurred in the tidal areas of New Castle County. The tide gauge at Newport reached 8.66 feet MLLW and the tide gauge at Wilmington reached 8.46 feet MLLW.

Coastal Flood in DELAWARE BEACHES, DELAWARE
From 18-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Dewey Beach reached 4.35 feet MLLW,  and the tide gauge at Indian River Inlet reached 5.45 feet MLLW.

Coastal Flood in INLAND SUSSEX, DELAWARE
From 18-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Dewey Beach reached 4.35 feet MLLW,  and the tide gauge at Indian River Inlet reached 5.45 feet MLLW.
On December 25th and the 26th, a South Pacific Convergence Zone (SPCZ) moved over the American Samoa Islands. WSO Pago Pago recorded 2.36 inches of rain on the 25th and 3.77 inches on the 26th.

Flash Flood in TUTUILA, AMERICAN SAMOA
From 26-DEC-23 07:00:00 to 26-DEC-23 09:00:00 (SST-11)
Location: VAITOGI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Significant flooding occurred on Fagaima road due to flash flooding and poor storm water drainage. Water flowed onto residential properties in the region. An estimated 7.5 inches of rain fell in the area on the 25th and 26th. An estimated 2.5 inches of rain fell between 6:50 AM and 8:50 AM on the 26th.
A strong storm system moved up the Atlantic coast Sunday night into Monday, merging with a short wave trough exiting the northern Great Plains and taking the surface low west of southern New England. This brought strong southerly winds and coastal flooding to southern New England. This was a very impactful storm flooding roads, closing schools, knocking out power to 300,000 across MA, cancelling flights, and killing one man in southern New England.

Marine High Wind in MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 18-DEC-23 09:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKPORT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Wx Flow site at Dog Bar Breakwater recorded a gust of 63 mph.

Marine High Wind in BUZZARDS BAY, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 18-DEC-23 09:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODS HOLE
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Wx Flow Site at Woods Hole recorded a gust of 74 mph. A Wx Flow site at West Island recorded a gust to 68 mph.

Marine High Wind in BOSTON HARBOR, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 18-DEC-23 09:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON LIGHT
Magnitude: 75.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Wx Flow site at Pleasure Bay recorded a wind gust of 86 mph. A Wx Flow site at Deer Island recorded at gust to 76 mph at Deer Island. A Wx Flow site in East Boston recorded a wind gust to 71 mph. A Wx Flow site at Courageous Sailing Center recorded a gust of 68 mph. A Wx Flow site at Squantum recorded a gust of 64 mph.
An upper level low pressure system approached the area on December 29 and crossed  central California on December 30. Winds picked up ahead of the system along the West Side Hills and in the Grapevine area of the Tehachapi Mountains on December 29 with several stations reporting gusts between 40 and 50 mph. The system also brought widespread precipitation to the area during the morning and afternoon of December 30 with much of Merced County and the Sierra Nevada north of Kings Canyon picking up between a half and three quarters of an inch of rainfall while a quarter to a half of an inch fell further south in areas north of Kern County with many stations in the south end of the valley and Tehachapi Mountains picking up between a tenth and a quarter of an inch with a tenth of an inch or less in the desert areas.

Winter Weather in FRAZIER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES, CALIFORNIA
From 30-DEC-23 02:00:00 to 30-DEC-23 07:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway patrol reported an estimated 3 inches of new snow fell near Pine Mountain Club and road closures at the intersection of Mount Pinos Rd. and Cerro Noroeste Rd. and Cuddy Valley Rd. closed due to snow from Mount Pinos to Nordic Base.
A large low pressure system propelling through the Upper Great Lakes resulted in a multi-day snow event down in the southern coalfields of southwest Virginia. Snow began to fall during the early afternoon on December 18th and continued into the morning of December 19th. The heaviest snow fell overnight with event snowfall totals ranging from 1 to 3 inches in Buchanan and Dickenson Counties. Remnant snow showers gradually dissipated on the afternoon of the 19th once high pressure began to slide into the area.

Winter Weather in BUCHANAN, VIRGINIA
From 18-DEC-23 13:00:00 to 19-DEC-23 02:57:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Winter Weather in DICKENSON, VIRGINIA
From 18-DEC-23 13:00:00 to 19-DEC-23 02:57:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Long-standing abnormally dry conditions from April 2023 through December resulted in no changes to the severe (D2) and extreme (D3) drought in parts of southwest and south-central Wisconsin through December. Total rainfall of 10 to 20 from severe drought (D2) onset in June 2023 to the beginning of December was 4 to 14 below normal. Well above normal temperatures during December, about 10 degrees above normal, perpetuated ongoing soil moisture concerns. Monthly rainfall was near 2 for parts of far southwest Wisconsin and near 1 into west-central Wisconsin. While these amounts were near normal, the ongoing abnormally dry conditions resulted in drought severity remaining unchanged through December. Broadcast media reported stunted growth and financial impacts for Christmas tree farms.

Drought in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought persisted in parts of Adams County through December. While monthly total rainfall of 1 to 2  was only slightly below normal, the long standing deficit of more 8 to 10 resulted in the drought remaining unchanged.

Drought in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought persisted in parts of Juneau County through December. While monthly total rainfall of 1 to 1.5 was only slightly below normal, the long-standing deficit of 6 to 10 resulted in the drought remaining unchanged.

Drought in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought persisted across Vernon County through December. While monthly total rainfall near or 1 to 2 was only slightly below normal, the long-standing deficit of 8 to 12 resulted in the drought remaining unchanged.

Drought in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought persisted across Crawford County through December. While monthly total rainfall near or 1 to 2 was slightly below and above normal, the long-standing deficit of 8 to 14 resulted in the drought remaining unchanged.

Drought in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) drought persisted across Richland County through December. While monthly total rainfall near 1 was near normal, the long-standing deficit of 6 to 10 resulted in the drought remaining unchanged.

Drought in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 to 01-DEC-23 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Severe (D2) to extreme (D3) drought persisted across western Grant County through December. While monthly total rainfall near 2 was slightly above normal, the long-standing deficit of 6 to 12 resulted in the drought remaining unchanged.
A mix of precipitation moved through southeast Minnesota from late on December 4th through the morning of December 5th. Overall snow accumulations remained light across the area from a trace to 0.5. The timing of accumulating snowfall resulted in slippery road conditions for the morning commute.

Winter Weather in MOWER, MINNESOTA
From 05-DEC-23 05:00:00 to 05-DEC-23 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minnesota State Patrol reported a pick-up truck was travelling east on Interstate 90 near Windom Township when their vehicle left the roadway and rolled. The driver was the only occupant and sustained life-threatening injuries. The nearest automated weather observation station reported mist and snow with below freezing surface temperatures.
Onshore winds were sustained at 30 to 40 mph...with gusts generally 65 to 80 mph through the afternoon into the evening of the 18th. However...a gust to 93 mph was measured at Trescott. An 81 mph gust was reported at Eastport. The winds piled water along the shoreline and generated large crashing waves. The winds...large crashing waves and coastal flooding combined to damage a commercial pier at Eastport.

Marine High Wind in EASTPORT ME TO SCHOODIC POINT ME OUT 25 NM, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 18-DEC-23 11:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTPORT
Magnitude: 81.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A commercial pier at Eastport was damaged from a combination of high winds...large crashing waves and coastal flooding.