The President's Day Blizzard of 2003 (II)

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

860

Deaths

8

Injuries

39

Damage

$111 million

Episodes

105

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.

• Winter Storm in New Mexico, February 13 to 23, 20033 eventsHeavy high elevation snow started during early morning and continued until early evening from the Zuni Mountains west of Grants then northeastward along the continental divide into Rio Arriba County and finally east into northern Taos County.
• Heavy Snow in Arizona, February 13 to 14, 20031 eventA weak system moved over southeast Arizona on February 13th and 14th, which caused heavy snow in the White Mountains.
• Cold in North Dakota, February 13, 20031 death · 1 eventA young woman died of hperthermia approxiately several days before finding her body in a open field near her home. Time of death is unknown. The young woman was intoxicated when she left her home.
• Winter Storm in Iowa, February 14, 20039 eventsSnowfall of 3 to 6 inches was preceded by freezing rain. The combination produced hazardous travel conditions, caused several minor accidents, and forced some event cancellations.
• Winter Storm in Maryland, February 14 to 18, 20031 death · 10 injured · $5.2 million · 14 eventsA complex storm system produced copious amounts of wintery precipitation across Maryland west of the Chesapeake Bay between the evening of the 14th and midday on the 18th.
• Winter Storm in Virginia, February 14 to 18, 20031 death · $8.9 million · 23 eventsA complex storm system produced copious amounts of wintery precipitation across the northern third of Virginia between the evening of the 14th and midday on the 18th.
• Winter Storm in West Virginia, February 14 to 18, 20031 injured · $7.6 million · 8 eventsA complex storm system produced copious amounts of wintery precipitation across the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia between the evening of the 14th and midday on the 18th.
• Winter Weather in North Carolina, February 14, 20035 eventsLight snow fell for much of the day across the northern mountains, and accumulated mainly in the higher elevations. Some of the highest peaks received as much as 5 inches.
• Winter Storm in District of Columbia, February 14 to 18, 20031 eventA complex storm system produced copious amounts of wintery precipitation across the Washington D.C. metropolitan area between the evening of the 14th and midday on the 18th.
• Winter Storm in South Dakota, February 14, 2003$10,000 · 8 eventsFreezing rain was followed by snowfall of 3 to 7 inches. The combination caused numerous minor accidents and several event cancellations, as well as early school closings.
• Cold in Maine, February 14 to 16, 200315 eventsArctic air was drawn across the region on strong winds during the 14th. Low temperatures across northern Maine on the 15th generally ranged from 20 to 30 below zero...although local readings to around 40 below zero were reported.
• Winter Storm in Iowa, February 14 to 15, 2003$170,000 · 34 eventsThe seasons first major winter storm moved into Iowa during the day on the 14th. Low pressure moved into the southwest U.S., then across the Rockies. By the morning of the 14th, the low pushed into southwest Kansas into the Oklahoma Panhandle area.
• Winter Weather in South Dakota, February 14, 200316 eventsFreezing rain causing areas of icy travel conditions was followed by 1 to 4 inches of snow. The combination caused travel delays, minor accidents, and a few event cancellations.
• Winter Weather in Minnesota, February 14, 20034 eventsFreezing rain changed quickly to snow which produced accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. The slippery conditions slowed travel and caused a few minor accidents.
• Winter Storm in Minnesota, February 14, 20034 eventsFreezing rain was followed by snowfall of 4 to 7 inches, with the 7 inch report from Marshall. The combination caused several minor accidents and forced some event cancellations.
• Winter Weather in Iowa, February 14, 20032 eventsA period of rain and freezing rain was followed by 1 to 3 inches of snow...causing slippery and slowed travel.
• Winter Weather in Nebraska, February 14, 20032 eventsRain and freezing rain was followed by 1 to 3 inches of snow. The precipitation caused areas of slow and hazardous travel.
• Winter Storm in Iowa, February 14 to 15, 200321 eventsA low pressure system developed over Southeast Colorado and moved into Southeast Kansas Friday night. Abundant moisture surged north into the Upper Mississippi Valley overrunning cold air at the surface.
• Winter Storm in Illinois, February 14 to 15, 200311 eventsA low pressure system developed over Southeast Colorado and moved into Southeast Kansas Friday night. Abundant moisture surged north into the Upper Mississippi Valley overrunning cold air at the surface.
• Winter Storm in Missouri, February 14 to 15, 20032 eventsA low pressure system developed over Southeast Colorado and moved into Southeast Kansas Friday night. Abundant moisture surged north into the Upper Mississippi Valley overrunning cold air at the surface.
• Winter Storm in Indiana, February 14 to 17, 200324 eventsA series of systems brought winter weather to central Indiana. Across northern sections of central Indiana, an average of 4 to 9 inches of snow fell along with blowing and drifting conditions.
• Winter Storm and Heavy Snow in Illinois, February 14 to 16, 200322 eventsThe most severe winter storm of the season struck 22 counties of central IL from Friday evening on February 14 through early Sunday morning on February 16.
• Winter Storm in Nebraska, February 14 to 15, 200316 eventsHeavy snow fell over much of eastern Nebraska along and north of a line from David City to Lincoln to Nebraska City, and across much of southwest Iowa. The snow began Friday evening, 02/14/03, and continued into early Saturday afternoon, 02/15/03.
• Winter Storm in Iowa, February 14 to 15, 20038 eventsHeavy snow fell over much of eastern Nebraska along and north of a line from David City to Lincoln to Nebraska City, and across much of southwest Iowa. The snow began Friday evening, 02/14/03, and continued into early Saturday afternoon, 02/15/03.
• Heavy Snow in West Virginia, February 14 to 17, 2003$750,000 · 11 eventsA 1 to 2 foot snow fall occurred after several waves or intervals of snow. Even heavier snow fell across portions of the eastern panhandle of the state. It was the deepest snow storm since January 1996 for the north central lowlands.
• Heavy Snow in Ohio, February 14 to 17, 20035 eventsSnow accumulated 8 to 18 inches in several waves of precipitation. One wave was Friday night into early Saturday. A lull occurred during the day on Saturday, the 15th. Another shot of snow moved back north during Saturday night into Sunday.
• Winter Storm in Illinois, February 14 to 15, 20033 eventsA winter storm developed over the central plains Thursday February 13th and slowly moved east across the Ohio Valley on February 14th and 15th. The storm dumped between 6 and 9 inches of snow across parts of central Illinois.
• Winter Storm in Indiana, February 14 to 15, 20033 eventsA winter storm developed over the central plains Thursday February 13th and slowly moved east across the Ohio Valley on February 14th and 15th. The storm dumped between 6 and 8 inches of snow across parts of northwest Indiana.
• Winter Weather in Maryland, February 15, 20035 eventsA weak low pressure system brought some light snow across northern parts of the Eastern Shore and a mix of light snow, rain and freezing rain to southern parts of the Eastern Shore.
• Winter Weather in Delaware, February 15, 20034 eventsA weak low pressure system brought light snow to the northern half of Delaware and a mixture of light rain, freezing rain and light snow to the southern half of Delaware. In New Castle County, precipitation fell as light snow and ended during the morning of the 15th.
• Winter Storm in Nebraska, February 15, 20031 eventA post Valentines Day storm dropped from 6 to 7 inches of snow in portions of Polk county. Wind gusts to 35 mph caused substantial blowing and drifting of the snow. Initially, precipitation began as rain, then mixed with sleet at times before changing to snow.
• Winter Storm in Ohio, February 15, 200327 eventsA warm front ahead of low pressure passing through the Tennessee Valley brought abundant moisture to the Ohio Valley on east-southeast winds.
• Winter Weather in New Jersey, February 15, 20038 eventsA weak low pressure system brought between 1.5 and 3.0 inches of light snow across the southern third of New Jersey (mainly to the south of the Atlantic City Expressway) during the first half of the day on the 15th.
• Winter Storm in Missouri, February 15 to 16, 20036 eventsA winter storm struck Northeast Missouri and West Central Illinois Velentine's Day weekend. A combination of freezing rain, sleet and snow started first and accumulated from 1 - 2 inches by Noon of the 15th.
• Winter Storm in Illinois, February 15 to 16, 20033 eventsA winter storm struck Northeast Missouri and West Central Illinois Velentine's Day weekend. A combination of freezing rain, sleet and snow started first and accumulated from 1 - 2 inches by Noon of the 15th.
• Winter Weather in Pennsylvania, February 15, 20032 eventsA weak low pressure system brought light snow to Southeastern Pennsylvania during the first half of the day on the 15th.
• Winter Storm in Missouri, February 15 to 16, 20035 eventsA winter storm moved along the Iowa Missouri border from February 15th through February 16th. The storm produced snows from 3 to 8 inches, in an area from Bethany to Kirksville. In addition to the snow...there was up to a quarter inch of ice accumulation.
• Winter Storm in Illinois, February 15 to 16, 20036 eventsA winter storm struck Valentine's Day weekend across parts of Southwest Illinois. About 1 inch of freezing rain and sleet fell initially followed by 4 - 7 inches of snow.
• Winter Storm in Missouri, February 15 to 16, 20033 eventsA winter storm struck Valentine's Day weekend across parts of Southeast Missouri. About 1 inch of freezing rain and sleet fell initially followed by 4 - 7 inches of snow.
• Heavy Snow in West Virginia, February 15, 20032 events6 to 8 inches of snow fell.
• Heavy Snow in Maryland, February 15, 20031 event6 to 10 inches of snow fell.
• Ice Storm in Kentucky, February 15 to 16, 2003$180,000 · 14 eventsFreezing rain began late in the afternoon of the 15th. The freezing rain changed to sleet late in the evening, and alternated between sleet and light freezing rain through most of the 16th.
• Winter Storm in Virginia, February 15 to 17, 200320 eventsA winter storm produced 4 to 9 inches of snow, along with sleet and freezing rain, across central and eastern Virginia.
• Winter Storm in Virginia, February 15 to 17, 200317 eventsA winter storm produced 1 to 3 inches of snow, along with sleet and 1/4 to 1/2 inch of ice accumulation, across central and eastern Virginia.
• Winter Storm in Maryland, February 15 to 17, 20035 eventsA winter storm produced 4 to as much as 15 inches of snow, along with some ice, across the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore.
• Winter Storm in North Carolina, February 15 to 17, 20031 eventA winter storm produced around one inch of snow and some ice across portions of Northampton county in northeast North Carolina. Local law enforcement agencies reported several accidents.
• Ice Storm in Kentucky, February 15 to 16, 20031 death · $26 million · 16 eventsLight to occasionally moderate freezing rain began on the evening of the 15th, and continued through the evening of the 16th. Reports of ice accumulations of an inch were common along and north of Interstate 64, from Frankfort to Winchester.
• Ice Storm and Heavy Snow in Indiana, February 15 to 16, 200310 eventsPrecipitation began over South Central Indiana late in the evening on February 15 mainly in the form of sleet. Some freezing rain also occurred during the day on February 16. Late in the afternoon of the 16th, the precipitation changed to all snow.
• Winter Storm in North Carolina, February 15 to 17, 20039 eventsFreezing rain and sleet fell across the region from late on the 15th through midday on the 17th. Ice accretions ranged from 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the northwestern mountains and foothills to as much as 1 inch east of the foothills. Sleet accumulated from 1 to 4 inches.
• Winter Storm in Virginia, February 15 to 17, 200321 eventsSnow, sleet, and freezing rain fell from late on the 15th through much of the 17th. Ice accretions ranged from 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch.
• Winter Storm in West Virginia, February 15 to 17, 20034 eventsSnow, sleet and freezing rain fell from late on the 15th through much of the 17th. Ice accretion of a 1/2 inch occurred in Mercer county.
• Winter Storm in Kentucky, February 15 to 16, 200315 eventsThe Evansville Tri-State area, including Henderson and Owensboro, received the brunt of a winter storm that began during the evening of February 15th and lasted about 24 hours. The precipitation was mainly in the form of sleet.
• Winter Storm in Indiana, February 15 to 16, 20036 eventsThe Evansville Tri-State area received the brunt of a winter storm that began during the evening of February 15th and lasted about 24 hours. The precipitation was mainly in the form of sleet.
• Heavy Snow in Pennsylvania, February 16 to 17, 20032 injured · 31 eventsA low pressure system over the lower Mississippi Valley early Sunday morning moved slowly east northeast toward the central Appalachians by Sunday night, February 16th.
• Cold in Illinois, February 16, 20031 death · 1 eventA 50 year old man died of hypotermia in Chicago. High temperatures on February 15th and 16th only reached the upper 20s with overnight lows in the teens.
• Ice Storm in Ohio, February 16 to 17, 2003$6.3 million · 4 eventsA severe ice storm occurred, when 1 to 2 inches of ice from freezing rain accumulated on trees and power lines. The precipitation initially started as snow then changed to rain then freezing rain. The freezing rain was mixed with sleet at times.
• Winter Storm in Illinois, February 16, 200319 eventsA long-lasting sleet storm affected southern Illinois. The precipitation was almost all sleet south of the Marion/Carbondale area, where an inch or two was reported.
• Winter Storm in Ohio, February 16, 2003$1.5 million · 11 eventsWarm, moist air on southerly winds were brought to the Ohio River valley during the early morning hours. Cold air in place at the surface allowed most of this precipitation to fall as freezing rain. Most areas received a quarter to a half inch of ice accumulation.
• Winter Storm in Maryland, February 16 to 17, 2003$1.4 million · 5 eventsThe most powerful storm to affect the Eastern Shore since the Blizzard of 1996 struck during the President's Day Weekend. Snow began falling before dawn on Sunday the 16th and fell heavy at times through that evening.
• Heavy Snow in Idaho, February 16, 20033 eventsA pacific storm brought heavy snow the the central mountains and upper snake river highlands. 6 to 10 inches fell in Ketchum, 8 inches fell in Stanley, 12 inches at Lakeside Lodge in Fremont County, and 8 inches at Ashton.
• Winter Storm in West Virginia, February 16 to 17, 2003$1.9 million · 10 eventsHeavy rains of the 14th into the 15th changed to sleet and freezing rain, then ended as snow. Accumulations of freezing rain were at least a quarter of an inch, but sleet and snow resulted in the final accumulation of 1 to 4 inches.
• Ice Storm in Kentucky, February 16 to 17, 2003$2.4 million · 4 eventsIce from freezing rain accumulated 1 to 2 inches on power lines and trees. Fallen trees and branches blocked roads and knocked out electricity and phone service.
• Winter Storm in Missouri, February 16, 20035 eventsA winter storm produced mainly sleet over much of southeast Missouri. One to two inches of sleet, mixed with some freezing rain and snow, was common north of the Sikeston area.
• Ice Storm in West Virginia, February 16 to 17, 2003$9.5 million · 10 eventsA severe ice storm occurred across a narrow east to west band of counties. The severe ice continued west, into southeast Ohio and northeast Kentucky. Ice from freezing rain accumulated 1 to 3 inches on power lines and trees. The precipitation then ended as snow on the 17th.
• Heavy Snow in Oregon, February 16 to 18, 20031 eventA series of Pacific frontal systems moved into the North Oregon Cascades. In the two day period Timberline received 23 inches of snow, Mt Hood Meadows 21 inches, Santiam Pass 20 inches, Willamette and Bennett Pass 15 inches, White River and Government Camp 12 inches each.
• Winter Storm in California, February 16, 20031 eventA fast-moving cold front put 12 inches of new snow on the ground at Kaiser Point in the Southern Sierra Nevada early on the 16th.
• Winter Storm and Heavy Snow in Pennsylvania, February 16 to 17, 20032 deaths · 1 injured · $13 million · 10 eventsThe most powerful storm to affect Eastern Pennsylvania since the Blizzard of 1996 struck during the President's Day Weekend. Snow began falling around daybreak on Sunday the 16th in and around Philadelphia and then spread slowly north. It reached Reading around 9 a.m.
• Heavy Snow in Ohio, February 16 to 17, 2003$2.6 million · 4 eventsAn intense area of low pressure moved from the Tennessee Valley northeast across eastern Ohio. Snow associated with this low spread northeast into the area on the morning of the 16th. Periods of moderate to heavy snow then continued through the afternoon of the 17th.
• Heavy Snow in West Virginia, February 16 to 18, 2003$10,000 · 2 eventsA massive, slow-moving snow storm began shortly after midnight on the 16th. Snow accumulated to a depth of 6 inches by 7 AM on 16th; 15 to 30 inches by 9 PM on 16th. By 10 AM on 18th, Terra Alta received 40 inches; Davis 25.
• Heavy Snow in Maryland, February 16 to 18, 20031 eventA massive, slow-moving snow storm began shortly after midnight on the 16th. Snow accumulated 6 inches by 7 AM on 16th; 30 inches by 9 PM on 16th, 48 inches by 10 AM on 18th.
• Heavy Snow in West Virginia, February 16 to 18, 20031 injured · $38,000 · 7 eventsA massive, slow-moving snow storm began just after midnight on the 16th. Counties in the south reached the 6 inch point by noon on 16th. Hancock county in the north accumulated 6 inches of snow by 5 PM on 16th. By 9 PM, southern counties had accumulated as much as 18 inches.
• Sleet in Illinois, February 16, 20034 eventsBetween 1 and 2 inches of sleet accumulated along and south of a Flora to Robinson line between 9 AM and 9 PM on the 16th.
• Heavy Snow in Ohio, February 16 to 18, 2003$200,000 · 11 eventsA massive, slow-moving snow storm began shortly after midnight on the 16th. Counties in the south reached 6 inches of snow by noon on 16th, and 12 inches by 9 PM on 16th. Columbiana and Tuscarawas counties reached 6 inches by 10 PM on 16th.
• Sleet in North Carolina, February 16 to 17, 200311 eventsA light freezing rain developed over the piedmont and foothills of North Carolina during the early morning hours. By mid-morning, the precipitation began to intensify, and a transition to sleet occurred.
• Heavy Snow in Pennsylvania, February 16 to 18, 200310 eventsA massive, slow-moving snow storm began shortly after midnight on the 16th. Counties on the southern border of Pennsylvania reached 6 inches by noon on 16th; 16 inches by 9 PM on 16th. Pittsburgh reached 6 inches by 9 PM on 16th.
• Sleet in North Carolina, February 16, 20035 eventsA light freezing rain developed over the northern mountains and northern foothills of North Carolina during the early morning hours. By mid-morning, the precipitation began to intensify, and a transition to sleet occurred.
• Sleet in South Carolina, February 16 to 17, 20032 eventsSleet developed over portions of the upstate and eastern piedmont of South Carolina during the morning.
• Winter Storm in North Carolina, February 16 to 17, 200326 eventsSleet and freezing rain fell across much of central North Carolina. Sleet accumulated between 1 and 3 inches across the Piedmont, mainly west of a line from Southern Pines to Raleigh to Roanoke Rapids.
• Winter Storm in South Carolina, February 16, 20036 eventsA light freezing rain developed across portions of upstate South Carolina during the morning hours, and began to intensify during the afternoon. By mid-afternoon, a quarter of an inch of glaze had accumulated across much of the area.
• Winter Storm in North Carolina, February 16, 20033 eventsA light freezing rain developed along the Blue Ridge during the morning hours, and began to intensify during the afternoon. By mid-afternoon, a quarter of an inch of glaze had accumulated across much of the area.
• Winter Weather in Georgia, February 16 to 17, 20036 eventsA very strong wedge of cold air, associated with a Canadian high pressure system over the mid-Atlantic, nosed down the east side of the Appalachians into north and east Georgia.
• Ice Storm in South Carolina, February 16 to 17, 200322 injured · 5 eventsAn ice storm over the upper midlands produced 1/4 to 3/4 of an inch of ice on trees, highways, and other structures. Some trees and powerlines fell causing power outages in parts of Lancaster, Newberry, and Fairfield counties.
• Ice Storm in South Carolina, February 17, 20031 death · 2 injured · $30,000 · 4 eventsAround a tenth of an inch of freezing rain fell. A three vehicle accident occurred over an icy bridge onHwy 15. A woman was killed with two other injuries. Many schools and businesses were either closed or opened late.
• Heavy Snow in New York, February 17 to 18, 2003$20 million · 15 eventsWith an exceptionally strong high pressure system over New England, a low pressure system developed off the Mid Atlantic Coast. Periods of light snow developed as northeast winds increased to around 15 mph across the NYC Metro area Sunday afternoon, February 16th.
• Heavy Snow in New Jersey, February 17, 20036 eventsWith an exceptionally strong high pressure system over New England, a low pressure system developed off the Mid Atlantic Coast. Periods of light snow developed as northeast winds increased to around 15 mph across Northeast NJ Sunday afternoon, February 16th.
• Ice Storm in North Carolina, February 17, 20032 eventsAround a tenth of an inch of freezing rain fell over the area. Only minor power outages were reported. Many schools and businesses were either closed or opened late.
• Heavy Snow in Connecticut, February 17 to 18, 20038 eventsWith an exceptionally strong high pressure system over New England, a low pressure system developed off the Mid Atlantic Coast. Periods of light snow developed as northeast winds increased to around 15 mph across Southern CT Sunday evening, February 16th.
• Heavy Snow in Ohio, February 17, 20031 eventSnow accumulated around 6 inches across the county during the day.
• Heavy Snow in Pennsylvania, February 17, 2003$350,000 · 7 eventsA coastal storm moved slowly up the east coast on the 16th and early on the 17th. Late on the 17th the storm picked up speed to be well off the northeast coast. Snow spread into northeast Pennsylvania during the evening of the 16th.
• Heavy Snow in New York, February 17 to 18, 2003$2.6 million · 17 eventsA coastal storm moved slowly up the east coast on the 16th and early on the 17th. Late on the 17th the storm picked up speed to be well off the northeast coast. Snow spread into the southern Catskills of New York during the evening of the 16th.
• Winter Storm in Massachusetts, February 17 to 18, 200323 eventsA major winter storm impacted southern New England on Presidents Day with heavy snow and strong winds. This was the most significant snowstorm of the winter, with totals of 1 to 2 feet reported throughout the state.
• Winter Storm in Connecticut, February 17 to 18, 20033 eventsA major winter storm impacted southern New England with heavy snow and strong winds as it tracked southeast of Nantucket. Snowfall totals of 12 to 20 inches were widely observed in Hartford, Tolland, and Windham counties.
• Winter Storm in New Hampshire, February 17 to 18, 20032 eventsA major winter storm impacted southern New England with heavy snow and strong winds as it tracked southeast of Nantucket.
• Winter Storm in New York, February 17 to 18, 200322 eventsOn February 17, a low pressure area developed in the Tennessee Valley and tapped into copious Gulf of Mexico moisture. At the same time, a strong arctic high built southward from eastern Canada then drifted east into the Gulf of Maine.
• Winter Storm in Rhode Island, February 17 to 18, 20037 eventsA major winter storm impacted southern New England with heavy snow and strong winds as it tracked southeast of Nantucket. Snowfall totals of one to two feet were widely observed throughout Rhode Island.
• Winter Storm in Connecticut, February 17 to 18, 20031 eventOn February 17, a low pressure area developed in the Tennessee Valley and tapped into copious Gulf of Mexico moisture. At the same time, a strong arctic high built southward from eastern Canada, then drifted east into the Gulf of Maine.
• Winter Storm in Massachusetts, February 17 to 18, 20031 eventOn February 17, a low pressure area developed in the Tennessee Valley and tapped into copious Gulf of Mexico moisture. At the same time, a strong arctic high built southward from eastern Canada, then drifted east into the Gulf of Maine.
• Heavy Snow and Winter Weather in New Hampshire, February 17 to 18, 200310 eventsAn area of low pressure developed off the Mid-Atlantic coast on the morning of the 17th and moved slowly northeastward to east of Cape Cod by the morning of the 18th.
• Heavy Snow and Winter Weather in Maine, February 17 to 18, 200312 eventsAn area of low pressure developed off the Mid-Atlantic coast on the morning of the 17th and moved slowly northeastward to east of Cape Cod by the morning of the 18th.
• Winter Storm in Vermont, February 17 to 18, 20031 eventOn February 17, a low pressure area developed in the Tennessee Valley and tapped into copious Gulf of Mexico moisture. At the same time, a strong arctic high built southward from eastern Canada, then drifted east into the Gulf of Maine.
• Winter Weather in Vermont, February 17 to 18, 2003$20,000 · 4 eventsAn area of low pressure off the mid Atlantic coast early Monday afternoon (2/17/03), moved northeast and passed south of Cape Cod early Tuesday morning (2/18/03) before it moved out to sea. This resulted in a tight gradient of snowfall across central and northern Vermont.
• Winter Weather in New York, February 17 to 18, 2003$1,000 · 1 eventAn area of low pressure off the mid Atlantic coast early Monday afternoon (2/17/03), moved northeast and passed south of Cape Cod early Tuesday morning (2/18/03) before it moved out to sea.
• Winter Storm in Vermont, February 18, 2003$45,000 · 3 eventsAn area of low pressure off the mid Atlantic coast early Monday afternoon (2/17/03), moved northeast and passed south of Cape Cod early Tuesday morning (2/18/03) before it moved out to sea.
• Winter Weather in North Carolina, February 18, 20034 eventsA brief period of light snow resulted in little more than a dusting of snowfall, which was enough to cause some slick spots on roads.
• Blizzard in Alaska, February 19, 20031 eventA building high pressure center over the Beaufort Sea helped create strong easterly winds along the Central Beaufort Sea Coast. Winds reached 45 mph at Deadhorse creating blowing snow that reduced the visibility to less that 1/4 mile for 5 hours before the winds diminished.

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