Strong northwest upslope flow produced numerous snow squalls that reduced visibility to near zero at times and accumulated from 1 to 3 inches across the county. There was a significant number of accidents on area roadways.
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Strong northwest upslope flow produced numerous snow squalls that reduced visibility to near zero at times and accumulated from 1 to 3 inches across the county. There was a significant number of accidents on area roadways.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.
Several accidents and delays were reported along U.S. Routes 52 and 460 due to the snow showers combined with winds gusting to near 30 mph. Snowfall amounts were roughly 1 to 3 inches over a 24-hour period.
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