The snowstorm of December 4 to 8, 2003

The Regional Snowfall Index is NOAA’s ranking of snowstorms east of the Rockies by how much snow fell, over how wide an area and on how many people, region by region: the area and the population above four snowfall thresholds set for each region, weighted against that region’s own history. A storm is scored in each region it reached, on a scale from 1, notable, to 5, extreme.

Events

654

Deaths

4

Injuries

0

Damage

$2.8 million

Episodes

106

Every winter weather episode the Weather Service filed east of the Rockies in these dates. A few may belong to another system on the same days. Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

• Heavy Snow in Iowa, December 2 to 3, 200313 eventsThe seasons first widespread snow event took place during the evening of the 2nd into the morning of the 3rd. Low pressure dropped south from the northern Rockies into Kansas, and eventually dropped into the southern Plains.
• Winter Storm in Iowa, December 2 to 3, 20035 eventsSnowfall of 6 to 10 inches was accompanied during the early part of the precipitation period by freezing rain. Travel surfaces were very slippery during the event. Several schools were closed, and some businesses delayed opening or closed early.
• Winter Weather in South Dakota, December 2 to 3, 20034 eventsFreezing rain, accompanied at times by light snow, deposited a thin coating of ice on roads and other surfaces. Numerous vehicles slid into ditches, and at least two rollover accidents were reported along Interstate 90 west of Mitchell.
• Winter Weather in Iowa, December 2 to 3, 20033 eventsSnowfall of 3 to 5 inches hampered travel. Numerous vehicles slid off the road.
• Winter Weather in Minnesota, December 2 to 3, 20038 eventsSnowfall of 2 to 4 inches was accompanied by freezing rain at the beginning of the event. Roads were very slippery, causing numerous vehicles to slide off the road and several accidents.
• Heavy Snow in Alaska, December 3 to 4, 20031 eventA low in the gulf push ample moisture over the Kenai Peninsula. At lower elevation snow accumulated rapidly to 5 inches before changing over the rain.
• Blizzard in Alaska, December 3, 20031 eventA moderate southeast flow pushed moisture into south central Alaska. This produced moderate to heavy snow along with strong gusty wind in the Portage Pass area resulting in blizzard conditions.
• Blizzard in Alaska, December 3, 20031 eventWith complex low pressure systems in the North Pacifc combined with high pressure over interior Alaska, a trough of low pressure formed over Bristol Bay north to Bethel, creating a tight pressure gradient which produced blizzard conditions at Cape Romanzof along with north winds…
• Winter Weather in North Carolina, December 3 to 4, 200313 eventsLight snow, mixed at times with sleet, fell across the North Carolina mountains, accumulating up to an inch in some areas.
• Winter Weather in South Carolina, December 3 to 4, 20033 eventsLight snow, mixed at times with sleet, fell across the South Carolina mountains, accumulating up to an inch in some areas.
• Winter Weather in Georgia, December 3 to 4, 20032 eventsLight snow, mixed at times with sleet, fell across the Georgia mountains, accumulating up to an inch in some areas.
• Winter Storm in North Carolina, December 4 to 5, 20035 eventsHeavy snow developed across northwest North Carolina during the morning of the 4th and continued into the evening. Snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches fell with locally higher amounts in the mountains.
• Winter Storm in Virginia, December 4 to 5, 200313 eventsHeavy snow fell across southwest Virginia on the 4th. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches occurred across most of Southwest Virginia with local amounts near 10 inches across Grayson and Wythe Counties.
• Winter Storm in Virginia, December 4 to 5, 20037 eventsSnow, sleet and freezing rain fell late on the 4th into early on the 5th. Snow and sleet accumulations ranged from 3 to 6 in Bedford county, 4 to 6 inches in Rockbridge and Botetourt counties, and 5 to 7 inches in Alleghany and Craig counties.
• Winter Weather in North Carolina, December 4, 200312 eventsLight freezing rain and sleet fell for much of the day, resulting in ice accretion on trees and power lines of generally 1/8 inch or less. Some icy spots developed on bridges and overpasses.
• Winter Storm in North Carolina, December 4, 200310 eventsHeavy snow and sleet began during the early morning hours across the North Carolina mountains, and by late afternoon had accumulated to 3 to 4 inches across much of the area. Some slopes with an eastern exposure had up to 5 inches.
• Winter Weather in South Carolina, December 4, 20035 eventsLight freezing rain and sleet fell for much of the day, resulting in ice accretion on trees and power lines of generally 1/8 inch or less. Some icy spots developed on bridges and overpasses.
• Heavy Snow in West Virginia, December 4 to 6, 20032 eventsA few inches of snow and sleet fell on Thursday the 4th in Pocahontas County, followed by a lull Thursday night. A mixture of rain and snow fell early Friday. The mixture changed to accumulating snow late Friday afternoon the 5th.
• Winter Storm in Maryland, December 4 to 5, 20031 death · 9 eventsThe first in a pair of low pressure systems moved across the region late on the 4th through midday on the 5th. This system produced 5 to 9 inches of snow across North and Central Maryland. As a result the roads were treacherous in many places.
• Winter Weather in Maryland, December 4 to 5, 20031 death · 3 eventsThe first in a pair of low pressure systems tracked across the region on the 4th and 5th. This system brought light snowto portions of Lower Southern Maryland. Snow totals averaged 1 to 2 inches.
• Winter Storm in Virginia, December 4 to 5, 200318 eventsThe first in a pair of low pressure systems tracked from southwest to northeast Virginia late on the 4th through midday on the 5th. This system produced 5 to 10 inches of snow across North Virginia.
• Winter Storm in West Virginia, December 4 to 5, 20035 eventsThe first in a pair of low pressure systems moved across the region late on the 4th through midday on the 5th. This system produced 5 to 6 inches of snow across the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. As a result the roads were treacherous in many places.
• Winter Weather in West Virginia, December 4 to 5, 20033 eventsThe first in a pair of low pressure systems tracked across the region on the 4th and 5th. This system brought snowto the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Snow totals averaged 2 to 4 inches.
• Winter Weather in District of Columbia, December 4 to 5, 20031 eventAn area of low pressure moved across the region on the 4th and 5th. This system produced light snow acrossthe District. Snowfall totals averaged 1 to 2 inches. Several minor non-life threatening accidents were reported.
• Winter Weather in Virginia, December 4 to 5, 20031 eventThe first in a pair of low pressure systems tracked from southwest to northeast Virginia late on the 4th through midday on the 5th. This system produced 5 to 10 inches of snow across the western portions of Northern Virginia.
• Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Maryland, December 4 to 6, 20035 eventsA northeaster dropped heavy snow across Cecil County and a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain elsewhere across the Eastern Shore. Snow began late during the evening on the 4th and fell heavy at times in Cecil County through noon EST on the 5th.
• Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Delaware, December 5 to 6, 20034 eventsA northeaster dropped heavy snow across New Castle County and a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain elsewhere across Delaware. Snow began just after midnight EST on the 5th and fell heavy at times in New Castle County through 10 a.m. EST on the 5th.
• Winter Storm in Pennsylvania, December 5 to 6, 200310 eventsA northeaster dropped heavy snow across all of eastern Pennsylvania from the early morning of the 5th into the day on the 6th. Snow spread from south to north across the region during the first half of the day on the 5th.
• Winter Storm in Ohio, December 5 to 6, 2003$1.9 million · 10 eventsAn area of low pressure moved east across southern Ohio on December 5th. Precipitation began during the early mornings hours of the 5th and ended around midnight on the 6th. The precipitation started as a mixture of freezing rain, sleet and snow at most locations.
• Winter Storm and Winter Weather in New Jersey, December 5 to 6, 200321 eventsA northeaster dropped heavy snow across much of New Jersey from the early morning of the 5th into the day on the 6th.
• Winter Storm in Pennsylvania, December 5 to 6, 2003$150,000 · 1 eventAn area of low pressure moved east across southern Ohio and into Pennsylvania on December 5th. Precipitation began just before daybreak on the 5th and ended during the early morning hours of the 6th.
• Heavy Snow in Pennsylvania, December 5 to 6, 200314 eventsSleet and freezing rain began in the early morning of the 5th, and gradually changed to snow, which was heavy during the afternoon and evening of the 5th. From Pittsburgh south, the ice accumulation was noticeable, but further north, the precipitation was mainly snow.
• Heavy Snow in Pennsylvania, December 5 to 6, 200321 eventsA low pressure system developed over the lower Mississippi Valley on Wednesday, December 3rd, and then moved slowly northeast, reaching the lower Ohio Valley by Friday morning, December 5th.
• Heavy Snow in New Jersey, December 5 to 7, 20036 eventsAs a cold high pressure system settled over New England, a series of low pressure systems developed off the Mid Atlantic Coast during Friday, December 5th and Saturday, December 6th.The first low pressure system developed along the North Carolina Coast during Friday morning.
• Blizzard and Heavy Snow in New York, December 5 to 7, 200321 eventsAs a cold high pressure system settled over New England, a series of low pressure systems developed off the Mid Atlantic Coast during Friday, December 5th and Saturday, December 6th.The first low pressure system developed along the North Carolina Coast during Friday morning.
• Winter Weather in North Carolina, December 5 to 6, 200311 eventsLight snow fell across portions of the North Carolina mountains during the evening. Accumulations in most locations were an inch or less, although some locations along the Tennessee border received 2 to 3 inches.
• Heavy Snow in Ohio, December 5 to 6, 20032 eventsSleet and freezing rain began in the early morning of the 5th, and gradually changed to snow, which was heavy during the afternoon and evening of the 5th, when Lisbon accumulated 6 inches. Accumulations by 7 AM on the 6th were (in inches): Amsterdam 7, East Liverpool 8.
• Winter Storm in Maryland, December 5 to 6, 20031 death · 9 eventsA second storm developed quickly on the heels of the first winter storm . This storm affected the region from the evening of the 5th through the morning of the 6th. The second storm produced another 5 to 6 inches of snow across North and Central Maryland.
• Winter Weather in Virginia, December 5 to 6, 200311 eventsA second storm developed quickly on the heels of the first winter storm . This storm affected the region from the evening of the 5th through the morning of the 6th. The second storm produced another 1 to 3 inches of snow across Northern Virginia.
• Heavy Snow in Connecticut, December 5 to 7, 20038 eventsAs a cold high pressure system settled over New England, a series of low pressure systems developed off the Mid Atlantic Coast during Friday, December 5th and Saturday, December 6th.The first low pressure system developed along the North Carolina Coast during Friday morning.
• Winter Weather in Maryland, December 5 to 6, 20032 eventsA second storm developed quickly on the heels of the first winter storm. This system affected the region from the evening of the 5th through the morning of the 6th. This produced another 1 to 3 inches of snow across Lower Southern Maryland.
• Winter Storm in West Virginia, December 5 to 6, 20031 eventA second storm developed quickly on the heels of the first winter storm. This system affected the region from the evening of the 5th through the morning of the 6th. This produced another 6 inches of snow in Morgan County.
• Winter Weather in District of Columbia, December 5 to 6, 20031 eventA second storm developed quickly on the heels of the first winter storm. This system affected the region from the evening of the 5th through the morning of the 6th. This storm produced another 1 to 2 inches of snow across the District.
• Winter Storm in Rhode Island, December 5 to 7, 20037 eventsA major winter storm brought heavy snow and strong winds to southern New England, dumping 1 to 2 feet of snow over a large area as it tracked slowly off the coast.
• Winter Storm in Connecticut, December 5 to 7, 20033 eventsA major winter storm brought heavy snow and strong winds to southern New England, dumping 1 to 3 feet of snow over a large area as it tracked slowly off the coast.
• Winter Storm in New Hampshire, December 5 to 7, 20032 eventsA major winter storm brought heavy snow and strong winds to southern New England, dumping 1 to 3 feet of snow over a large area as it tracked slowly off the coast.
• Heavy Snow in Oregon, December 5 to 7, 20032 eventsA Pacific Cold Front moving into the Cascades brought heavy snows to those areas above 3000 ft. Timberline had 8 inches, Santiam Pass 10 inches, Santiam Junction 9 inches and Tombstone 8 inches.
• Winter Weather in Virginia, December 6, 20031 eventThe western half of the county received 1 to 2 inches of snow.
• Heavy Snow in New Hampshire, December 6 to 7, 200312 eventsAn area of low pressure that developed off the mid-Atlantic coast on the morning of the 6th intensified as it moved slowly northeastward through the Gulf of Maine on the 7th.
• Heavy Snow in West Virginia, December 6, 20039 eventsSleet and freezing rain began in the early morning of the 5th, and gradually changed to snow, which was heavy during the afternoon and evening of the 5th.
• Heavy Snow in Maryland, December 6, 20031 eventSleet and freezing rain began in the early morning of the 5th, gradually changed to snow. Accumulations by 7 am on the 6th were 6 inches in Oakland and, by the end of the storm at noon, 10 inches in Finzel.
• Heavy Snow in Maine, December 6 to 8, 200317 eventsAn area of low pressure that developed off the mid-Atlantic coast on the morning of the 6th intensified as it moved slowly northeastward through the Gulf of Maine on the 7th.
• Winter Weather in Maryland, December 6, 20031 eventOne to two inches of snow fell across portions of the county, with Cambridge reporting as much as 2.5 inches.
• Heavy Snow in Pennsylvania, December 6, 2003$140,000 · 7 eventsA surface low pressure system moved northeast out of the lower plains on the 3rd, before slowly dissipating in the Ohio valley. A new storm developed off the North Carolina coast early on the 5th, then moved slowly up the east coast of the United States.
• Heavy Snow in New York, December 6 to 7, 2003$220,000 · 11 eventsA surface low pressure system moved northeast out of the lower plains on the 3rd, before slowly dissipating in the Ohio valley. A new storm developed off the North Carolina coast early on the 5th, then moved slowly up the east coast of the United States.
• Winter Storm in New York, December 6 to 8, 200327 eventsA low pressure area formed over the southeastern states on December 5. At the same time, a large arctic high became established over eastern Canada. The storm tracked off the Virginia coastline on December 6, then took a track along the eastern seaboard as a classic nor'easter.
• Winter Storm in Vermont, December 6 to 8, 20033 eventsA low pressure area formed over the southeastern states on December 5. At the same time, a large arctic high became established over eastern Canada. The storm tracked off the Virginia coastline on December 6, then took a track along the eastern seaboard as a classic nor'easter.
• Winter Storm in Massachusetts, December 6 to 7, 20032 eventsA low pressure area formed over the southeastern states on December 5. At the same time, a large arctic high became established over eastern Canada. The storm tracked off the Virginia coastline on December 6, then took a track along the eastern seaboard as a classic nor'easter.
• Winter Storm in Connecticut, December 6 to 7, 20032 eventsA low pressure area formed over the southeastern states on December 5. At the same time, a large arctic high became established over eastern Canada. The storm tracked off the Virginia coastline on December 6, then took a track along the eastern seaboard as a classic nor'easter.
• Winter Storm in Vermont, December 6 to 7, 2003$40,000 · 2 eventsA storm system organized off the North Carolina coast Friday, December 5th and moved northeast to coastal Delaware Saturday, December 6th.
• Winter Storm in Vermont, December 6 to 7, 2003$80,000 · 4 eventsA storm system organized off the North Carolina coast Friday, December 5th and moved northeast to coastal Delaware Saturday, December 6th.
• Winter Storm in Vermont, December 6 to 7, 2003$60,000 · 3 eventsA storm system organized off the North Carolina coast Friday, December 5th and moved northeast to coastal Delaware Saturday, December 6th.
• Winter Storm in Vermont, December 6 to 7, 2003$40,000 · 2 eventsA storm system organized off the North Carolina coast Friday, December 5th and moved northeast to coastal Delaware Saturday, December 6th.
• Winter Storm in California, December 6 to 7, 20031 eventA weather system crossed Interior Central California late on the 6th through much of the 7th depositing significant snows on elevations above 6500 feet M.S.L.: Tuolumne Meadows reported 10" new snow with a water content of 1.09 inches.
• Winter Storm in Vermont, December 6 to 7, 2003$20,000 · 1 eventA storm system organized off the North Carolina coast Friday, December 5th and moved northeast to coastal Delaware Saturday, December 6th.
• Winter Storm in Vermont, December 6 to 7, 2003$10,000 · 1 eventA storm system organized off the North Carolina coast Friday, December 5th and moved northeast to coastal Delaware Saturday, December 6th.
• Heavy Snow in Idaho, December 6 to 7, 20033 eventsHeavy snow fell in the central mountains and eastern highlands. Amounts of 10 to 24 inches were common above 6500 feet. Some of the higher amounts were 17 inches at Bear Canyon, 15 inches at Crab Creek, 24 inches at Lost Wood Divide and 16 inches at Swede Peak.
• Winter Storm in Vermont, December 6 to 7, 2003$60,000 · 3 eventsA storm system organized off the North Carolina coast Friday, December 5th and moved northeast to coastal Delaware Saturday, December 6th.
• Winter Storm in New York, December 6 to 7, 2003$60,000 · 3 eventsA storm system organized off the North Carolina coast Friday, December 5th and moved northeast to coastal Delaware Saturday, December 6th.
• Winter Storm in New York, December 6 to 7, 2003$10,000 · 1 eventA storm system organized off the North Carolina coast Friday, December 5th and moved northeast to coastal Delaware Saturday, December 6th.
• Blizzard in Maine, December 6 to 7, 20034 eventsIntensifying low pressure tracking from the Mid Atlantic Coast...through the Gulf of Maine...to Nova Scotia brought heavy snow and blizzard conditions to the region. Snow began during the afternoon of the 6th...with blizzard conditions developing that night.
• Winter Storm in Montana, December 6 to 7, 20031 eventHeavy snow fell across portions of Southwest Montana from the evening of the 6th through midmorning on the 7th. Reported snow fall amounts include 11 inches at Big Sky Ski Resort.
• Winter Storm in Maine, December 7 to 8, 20035 eventsIntensifying low pressure tracking from the Mid Atlantic Coast...through the Gulf of Maine...to Nova Scotia brought heavy snow and near blizzard conditions to the region.
• Winter Storm in Maine, December 7 to 8, 20033 eventsIntensifying low pressure tracking from the Mid Atlantic Coast...through the Gulf of Maine...to Nova Scotia brought heavy snow and near blizzard conditions to the region.
• Heavy Snow in Montana, December 7, 20031 event6 inches of snow 13E Judith Gap
• Winter Storm in Maine, December 7 to 8, 20032 eventsIntensifying low pressure tracking from the Mid Atlantic Coast...through the Gulf of Maine...to Nova Scotia brought heavy snow and near blizzard conditions to the region.
• Heavy Snow in Utah, December 7 to 8, 20038 eventsA nice little storm brought good amounts of snow to most mountains across the state, with several inches across the northern valleys. Some mountain snow totals included 23 inches at Alta, 18 inches at Snowbird and Brighton, 15 inches at Brian Head and 13 inches at Silver Lake.
• Winter Storm in Nebraska, December 8 to 9, 20032 eventsThis winter storm that hit parts of far northeast Nebraska was generally caused by the same system that brought heavier snow to parts of southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa on the 9th.
• Winter Storm in South Dakota, December 8 to 9, 200313 eventsSnowfall of 6 to 12 inches was accompanied by freezing rain in some areas early in the event...and by winds strong enough to cause blowing and drifting snow as the snow accumulated. The 12 inch report was from Lake Andes.
• Winter Weather in South Dakota, December 8 to 9, 20037 eventsSnowfall of 2 to 5 inches was accompanied by blowing and drifting snow as winds increased. Travel was hampered and some schools were closed or delayed.
• Winter Storm in Iowa, December 8 to 9, 20036 eventsFreezing rain caused widespread icing of roads and other surfaces. The icing severely hampered travel, with numerous accidents reported. The freezing rain was followed by 1 to 3 inches of snow, with areas of blowing snow as winds increased.
• Winter Storm in Minnesota, December 8 to 9, 20036 eventsSnowfall of 6 to 10 inches was accompanied by areas of blowing and drifting snow, mainly late in the event. The snowfall caused numerous school closings and delays, and hampered travel.
• Winter Weather in Iowa, December 8 to 9, 20034 eventsSnowfall varied from 2 to 5 inches. The snow was accompanied by a little freezing rain at the start of the event. Travel was hampered, and some schools were closed or delayed.
• Winter Weather in South Dakota, December 8 to 9, 20032 eventsSnowfall varied from 2 to 5 inches. The snow was accompanied by a little freezing rain at the start of the event. Travel was hampered, and some schools were closed or delayed.
• Winter Weather in Minnesota, December 8 to 9, 20032 eventsSnowfall varied from 2 to 5 inches. The snow was accompanied by areas of blowing and drifting snow as winds increased. Travel was hampered, and some schools were closed or delayed.
• Winter Weather in Nebraska, December 8 to 9, 20032 eventsSnowfall varied from 1 to 3 inches. The snow was accompanied by freezing rain at the start of the event. Travel was hampered because of icy roads, and some schools were closed or delayed.
• Winter Storm in Iowa, December 8 to 9, 20031 eventSnowfall of 6 to 9 inches was accompanied by a little freezing rain at the start of the event...and by areas of blowing and drifting snow as the snow accumulated. Schools were delayed or closed, and travel was severely hampered.
• Heavy Snow in Oklahoma, December 9, 20031 eventA winter storm over the southern Rockies moved east into the Oklahoma panhandle during the morning hours producing heavy snow in the central Oklahoma panhandle.
• Heavy Snow in New Mexico, December 9, 20031 eventHeavy snow of 4-5 inches in less than 4 hours developed during the late night across western Union County.
• Heavy Snow in Kansas, December 9 to 10, 200327 eventsSnow and ice fell across most of southwest and south central Kansas. Snow mixed with sleet or ice pellets occurred southeast of a line from Ashland to Greensburg to Kinsley to Larned.
• Winter Storm in Minnesota, December 9 to 10, 200323 eventsA wide swath of 6 to 10 inches, with a few pockets of 11 and 12 inches, swept from southwest Minnesota, across the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, into west central Wisconsin. Winds across this area were 25 to 30 mph, with blowing and drifting snow in open areas.
• Winter Storm in Wisconsin, December 9 to 10, 20038 eventsA wide swath of 6 to 10 inches, with a few pockets of 11 and 12 inches, swept from southwest Minnesota and into west central Wisconsin. As the snow tapered off late on the 9th, winds increased to 25 or 30 mph, producing blowing and drifting snow in open areas.
• Winter Storm in Kansas, December 9, 200310 eventsA wide area of 4-7 inches of snow, accompanied by strong and gusty winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph at times, created difficult travel conditions and brief periods of whiteout across much of northwest Kansas.
• Winter Storm in Nebraska, December 9, 20037 eventsLow pressure moved northeast out of Colorado and across Nebraska. Bands of heavy snow, approximately 15 miles wide, developed and were oriented southwest to northeast across central and eastern Cherry County, Keya Paha County, and Brown County.
• Winter Storm in Kansas, December 9, 20033 eventsThe first winter storm of the season clipped a small section of north-central Kansas. The storm dumped 5 to 9 inches of snow. Beloit reported 6 inches and Mankato 8.6 inches. The heavier snow amounts fell along and east of State Highway 14.
• Winter Storm in Nebraska, December 9, 20032 eventsThe first winter storm of the season clipped a small section of south-central Nebraska. The storm dumped 4 to 7 inches of snow across Nuckolls and Thayer counties, with the heaviest swath along U.S. Highway 136 in the southern sections of both counties.
• Winter Storm in Kansas, December 9 to 10, 200317 eventsA winter storm spread freezing rain, sleet, and snow across the area and resulted in numerous vehicle accidents, school closures, and the postponement of a number of scheduled meetings.
• Winter Storm in Oklahoma, December 9, 20039 eventsA winter storm moved across the southern plains causing snow and some sleet to fall across portions of northern Oklahoma. Most of the snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 4 inches across the area.
• Winter Storm in Nebraska, December 9, 200311 eventsThis winter storm began when mixed precipitation moved from Kansas north and northeast into southern Nebraska during the early morning hours of the 9th...eventually spreading across much of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa throughout the daytime and into the evening on the…
• Winter Storm in Minnesota, December 9 to 10, 20034 eventsA winter storm brought 6 to 8 inches of snow to parts of southeast Minnesota. Strong northwest winds at 20 to 30 mph caused considerable blowing and drifting, which made travel hazardous.
• Winter Storm in Iowa, December 9, 20036 eventsThis winter storm began when mixed precipitation moved from Kansas north and northeast into southern Nebraska during the early morning hours of the 9th...eventually spreading across much of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa throughout the daytime and into the evening on the…
• Heavy Snow in Wisconsin, December 9 to 10, 20032 eventsHeavy snow fell over northern Wisconsin. Loretta and Winter each had almost 9 inches of snow, while a spotter five miles southwest of Phillips reported 11 inches of snowfall.
• Winter Storm in Wisconsin, December 9 to 10, 20037 eventsA winter storm produced snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches across parts of southwest and central Wisconsin. Strong northwest winds at 15 to 25 mph caused considerable blowing and drifting, which resulted in dangerous traveling conditions.
• Winter Storm in Missouri, December 9, 20031 event2 to 4 inches of snow reported in the county. Northwest winds gusting to 40 mph caused blowing and drifting of the snow. Numerous accidents and schools closed.
• Winter Storm in Kansas, December 9, 20038 eventsAn intense upper-level disturbance, surging southeast across the Central Rockies, ventured over northeast New Mexico, then across the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles Monday Night and early Tuesday morning.
• Winter Weather in Kansas, December 9, 20031 death · 1 eventA wintery mix of precipitation caused slick roads and resulted in a multi vehicle accident near the junction of Kansas Highway 4 and Interstate 70 east of Topeka. The slick roads caused two vehicles to collide.

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