The snowstorm of January 29 to February 2, 2002

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

800

Deaths

0

Injuries

4

Damage

$407 million

Episodes

108

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 and Heavy Snow in California, January 28 to 29, 20025 eventsAnother in a series of storms swept through the high country of Central California. At the higher elevations of the Southern Sierra Nevada and Tulare County Mountains close to 20" of new snow fell in a little over a day.
• Heavy Snow in North Dakota, January 28, 20023 eventsAn upper level disturbance moved across a shallow boundary of arctic air covering the northern plains and produced a narrow band of heavy snow across southern North Dakota.
• Heavy Snow in South Dakota, January 28, 20022 eventsHeavy snowfall was recorded over just two counties of extreme Northwestern South Dakota. Reports mentioned that very large snow flakes allowed snow depths to accumulate quickly.
• Blizzard and Heavy Snow in Alaska, January 28 to 29, 200253 kt wind · 4 eventsA strong, North Pacific low, with central pressure as low as 979 mbs at 9 pm Monday, and its associated frontal system, were responsible for the winds and snow across the southwest Alaska mainland and the Aleutians.
• Blizzard in Alaska, January 28, 20021 eventBlizzard conditions were met along the Yukon Delta Coast at Cape Romanzof. Reduced visibility and strong winds developed as a deepening low moved north into the southern Bering Sea.
• Heavy Snow in Montana, January 28, 20021 event6 inches of new snow in Ekalaka
• Heavy Snow in Michigan, January 28 to 29, 20021 eventAnother outbreak of cold Canadian air flowing across Lake Superior created lake effect snow showers. The heaviest snowfall occurred over the high terrain of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Mohawk and Phoenix reported 8 to 10 inches of snow in 12 hours.
• Heavy Snow in California, January 28, 20021 eventThe relative infrequent occurrence of light snow fell in the Mojave Desert on the 28th as an unseasonably cold air mass moved through the area. Trace amounts of snow were reported near Edwards AFB and in the higher terrain around California City.
• Ice Storm in Alaska, January 29, 20021 eventA frontal band, associated with complex areas of low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska, moved into Prince William Sound.
• Heavy Snow in California, January 29, 20024 eventsAn exceptionally cold air mass swept into Interior Central California on the 28th. While not a large amount of associated low level moisture was present, what was available led to the infrequent occurrence of snow on the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley floor.
• Heavy Snow in Oregon, January 29 to 31, 20023 eventsReported snowfall amounts included 1 inch at Astoria and Tillamook on the Oregon Coast, 1 to 2 inches on Skyline in the Portland West Hills, and 2 inches at Corbett in the Western Columbia River Gorge.
• Heavy Snow in Washington, January 29 to 30, 20022 eventsKelso, Battle Ground and La Center reported 1 to 2 inches and up to 6 inches was reported at the higher elevations around Battle Ground.
• Winter Storm in Kansas, January 29 to 31, 2002$15 million · 10 eventsOn the 28th, an Arctic Front surged south across Kansas, leaving a shallow layer of sub-freezing air in it's wake. Meanwhile, an 850mb low was positioned over New Mexico.
• Winter Storm in Kansas, January 29 to 31, 2002$8.0 million · 23 eventsA major winter storm struck all of north central...northeast and east central Kansas in late January. Freezing rain mixed at times with sleet occurred across east central Kansas from the early evening of January 29 into the morning of January 31.
• Ice Storm in Texas, January 29 to 30, 20025 eventsAn arctic air mass in place over the northeastern Texas panhandle along with abundant moisture over the cold air produced a quarter of an inch or more of ice at Spearman...Perryton...Lipscomb...Miami...and Canadian Texas.
• Ice Storm in Oklahoma, January 29 to 30, 20021 eventAn arctic air mass in place over the eastern Oklahoma panhandle and abundant moisture over the cold air produced one quarter of an inch of ice at Beaver Oklahoma.
• Heavy Snow in Kansas, January 29 to 31, 200210 eventsThe same winter storm that produced widespread freezing rain and sleet across south-central and southeast Kansas brought heavy snow to central and part of south-central Kansas.
• Ice Storm in Oklahoma, January 29 to 30, 2002$1.5 million · 4 eventsThe combination of a slow moving upper level system moving east out of the rockies and a shallow cold air mass moving south into Oklahoma resulted in a widespread rain event across eastern Oklahoma from the evening of the 29th into the next night.
• Ice Storm in Kansas, January 29 to 31, 20026 eventsA combination of freezing rain and sleet fell from southeast Clark through Comanche, Kiowa, Barber, Pratt and Stafford counties. Two to four inches of ice and sleet were reported. Widespread power outages occurred across Barber county due to the ice breaking down power lines.
• Ice Storm in Illinois, January 29 to 30, 20021 injured · 2 eventsAn ice storm struck parts of west central Illinois from the night of January 29 through the afternoon of January 30. With the temperature in the upper 20s to near 30, falling rain quickly froze on exposed surfaces such as trees and power lines.
• Ice Storm in Missouri, January 29 to 30, 20029 eventsAn ice storm struck parts of central and northeast Missouri from the night of January 29 through the afternoon of January 30. With the temperature in the upper 20s to near 30, the falling rain quickly froze on exposed surfaces such as trees and power lines.
• Ice Storm in Oklahoma, January 30 to 31, 2002$300 million · 30 eventsFreezing rain began across the northwest third of the state during the evening of the 29th with significant accumulations of ice developing shortly after midnight on the 30th.
• Extreme Cold in California, January 29 to 31, 20024 eventsFollowing the reports of snow on the San Joaquin Valley floor and with cleared skies, residing cold air became a threat to local citrus growers. For the period from late January 29th through the morning of February 6th.
• Winter Storm in Michigan, January 30 to 31, 200218 eventsA stationary front set up to the south of lower Michigan, setting the stage for a prolonged overruning precipitation event for southern lower Michigan on the 30th and 31st.
• Winter Storm in Iowa, January 30 to 31, 200216 eventsLess than one week removed from record warmth, a late January winter storm brought the region it's first dose of significant winter precipitation.
• Winter Storm in Missouri, January 30 to 31, 20022 eventsLess than one week removed from record warmth, a late January winter storm brought the region it's first dose of significant winter precipitation.
• Ice Storm and Winter Storm in Missouri, January 30 to 31, 2002$33 million · 37 eventsA long-lived major ice and snow storm blasted much of northwest, northern and central Missouri from late Tuesday, January 29th, until Thursday, January 31st.
• Ice Storm and Heavy Snow in Kansas, January 30 to 31, 2002$9.8 million · 7 eventsA long-lived major ice and snow storm blasted much of eastern Kansas, January 29th through January 31st. Ice accumulations of 1 to 2 inches were observed with snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches in Atchison and Doniphan counties.
• Winter Weather in Maine, January 30, 200211 eventsA weak low pressure system moving along a stationary front brought a mixture of precipitation to the state. Rain changed to freezing rain along the coast and interior as cold filtered into the area. The freezing rain caused roads and sidewalks to become slippery.
• Winter Weather in New Hampshire, January 30, 20028 eventsA weak low pressure system moving along a stationary front brought a mixture of precipitation to the state. Rain changed to freezing rain in central and southeastern New Hampshire where the freezing rain caused roads and sidewalks to become slippery.
• Ice Storm in Kansas, January 30 to 31, 2002$2.6 million · 2 eventsA large scale ice storm event developed over southeast Kansas and west central Missouri during the early morning hours of January 30, 2002. Synoptically, a shallow arctic air mass moved through the region dropping surface temperatures in the upper 20s.
• Ice Storm in Missouri, January 30 to 31, 2002$475,000 · 4 eventsA large scale ice storm event developed over southeast Kansas and west central Missouri during the early morning hours of January 30, 2002. Synoptically, a shallow arctic air mass moved through the region dropping surface temperatures in the upper 20s.
• Winter Storm in Illinois, January 30 to 31, 200213 eventsLess than one week removed from record warmth, a late January winter storm brought the region it's first dose of significant winter precipitation.
• Heavy Snow in Iowa, January 30 to 31, 2002$500,000 · 10 eventsA strong, but shallow, Arctic cold front slipped south across Iowa during the first part of the week. This front became stationary to the south of Iowa as a southwest flow of air prevailed aloft.
• Winter Storm in Texas, January 30 to 31, 200220 eventsA strong low pressure system in the upper atmosphere approached the Texas panhandle from the west as a cold arctic air mass remained in place along with abundant moisture.
• Winter Storm in Oklahoma, January 30 to 31, 20023 eventsA strong low pressure system in the upper atmosphere approached the Oklahoma panhandle from the west as a cold arctic air mass remained in place along with abundant moisture.
• Heavy Snow in Arizona, January 30, 20021 eventKitt Peak received 6 inches of snow, with 3 inches reported at an elevation of 3000 feet. Sells only reported a trace of snow.
• Heavy Snow in Michigan, January 30 to 31, 20021 eventA HAM operator in Cassopolis reported 11 inches of snow during the day of the 30th through the night until the snow changed to freezing rain early on the 31st.
• Heavy Snow in Arizona, January 30 to 31, 20021 eventThis storm system that brought snow to the valley floor originated over the Gulf of Alaska. By the 29th, the low pressure system dropped down over southern California and broke into two pieces.
• Heavy Snow in Arizona, January 30 to 31, 20021 eventHannagan Meadow received 22 inches of snow in 48 hours.
• Heavy Snow in Arizona, January 30 to 31, 20021 eventMt. Graham received 14 inches of snow. A flash freeze forced Highway 75 and Interstate 10 to close between Duncan, Az and Deming, NM. Also, there was 2 to 3 inches of snow on Highway 75 outside the town Ducan.
• Heavy Snow in Arizona, January 30 to 31, 20021 eventTexas Canyon received 2 inches of snow. Although Interstate 10 was not closed, only one lane was passable in this area. Mule Tunnel near Bisbee was closed due to 2 to 3 inches of snow and icy conditions on the road.
• Heavy Snow in Arizona, January 30, 20021 eventPatagonia Lake reported 1 to 3 inches of snow in the afternoon of the 30th.
• Heavy Snow in Arizona, January 30, 20021 eventOracle received 3 inches of snow.
• Ice Storm and Winter Storm in Michigan, January 30 to 31, 20022 injured · $820,000 · 19 eventsThe prolonged period of winter weather across southeast Michigan from January 30th to February 1st was the result of a series of low pressure systems that developed in Texas and moved northeastward along an arctic frontal boundary.
• Ice Storm in Kansas, January 30 to 31, 2002$25 million · 9 eventsThe same winter storm that all but paralized south-central Kansas hit southeast Kansas early on the morning of the 30th and lasted well into the morning of the 31st.
• Ice Storm and Winter Storm in Illinois, January 30 to 31, 200210 eventsNear a quarter inch of ice accumulated across the extreme northern part of Mason County around Manito and Sand Ridge State Forest. Around a half inch of ice accumulated across Woodford county with local 1 inch amounts of ice near Eureka.
• Heavy Snow in Kansas, January 30 to 31, 200221 eventsHeavy snow fell over a good portion of the area with four to eight inches of snow common. Eight to twelve inch snow amounts were reported over southeast Stevens, Seward and southwest Meade counties, as well as from Hodgeman into Ness, Trego, Rush and Ellis counties.
• Winter Storm in Texas, January 30 to 31, 2002$15,000 · 9 eventsA cold front pushed into the South Plains area from the east and northeast during the early morning hours of the 30th. Meanwhile, a strong upper level disturbance was approaching the region from New Mexico.
• Winter Storm in Nebraska, January 30 to 31, 200227 eventsA long lasting winter storm dropped 6 to 10 inches of snow over most of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa.
• Winter Storm in Iowa, January 30 to 31, 20027 eventsA long lasting winter storm dropped 6 to 10 inches of snow over most of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa.
• Heavy Snow in Alaska, January 30 to 31, 20022 eventsHeavy snow was reported by the Tok Cooperative weather observer. The report indicated that 6.6 inches of new snowfall occurred withing a 9 hour period. Heavy snow was also reported along portions of the Glenn Highway in the eastern Alaska Range by the Highway Department.
• Winter Storm in Kansas, January 30 to 31, 200213 eventsA strong area of low pressure brought a band of 5 to 9 inches of snow across much of northwest Kansas. The snow began the evening of January 30th and continued into January 31st. The storm impacted travel and many schools were closed.
• Winter Storm in Nebraska, January 30 to 31, 20023 eventsA strong area of low pressure tracked through the region and brought 5 to 9 inches of snow across southwest Nebraska. The storm began the evening of January 30th and continued into January 31st. The storm impacted travel and many schools were closed.
• Winter Storm in Colorado, January 30 to 31, 20022 eventsA strong area of low pressure brought a widespread 4 to 6 inches of snow across parts of eastern Colorado. The storm began the evening of January 30th and continued into January 31st. The storm impacted travel and many area schools were closed.
• Winter Storm in Illinois, January 30 to 31, 200216 eventsA strong winter storm moved into the Ohio Valley on January 30th. Snow began falling during the morning hours...especially along and south of Interstate 80 where 2 to 5 inches fell.
• Winter Storm in New Mexico, January 30 to 31, 200214 eventsThe month's only winter storm swept over the northern and central mountains and out across the eastern plains producing widespread snow of 3 to 6 inches in the lower elevations and 8 to 12 inches in the mountains.
• Ice Storm in Ohio, January 30 to 31, 2002$3.0 million · 4 eventsLow pressure passed to the northwest of Ohio. Freezing rain developed to the north of a warm front extending east from this low. Freezing rain was first reported late on the 30th and continued through the late morning hours on the 31st.
• Winter Storm in Nebraska, January 30 to 31, 200224 eventsThe first major winter storm belted south-central Nebraska with heavy snow, strong winds and icy cold temperatures. Snowfall ranged from 5 to 12 inches across the area. Grand Island picked up 12 inches of snow and broke its daily snowfall record.
• Winter Storm in Kansas, January 30 to 31, 20026 eventsAn average of 8 to 12 inches of snow fell on north-central Kansas as January came to a close. In Beloit, the 1st major winter storm of the season dumped 14 inches of fresh powder.
• Ice Storm in Pennsylvania, January 31, 20024 eventsLow pressure over the Central Plains moved northeast across New York State and out through the St. Lawrence River Valley. As precipitation moved across the region, temperatures fell as cold air moved into the region from the north.
• Winter Storm in New York, January 31, 200218 eventsA strong intensifying storm in the lower Mississippi Valley moved slowly northeast to be in New York late on February 1st. The storm pumped abundant moisture north ahead of it. The precipitation started as snow then changed over to sleet then freezing rain then finally rain.
• Winter Storm in Pennsylvania, January 31, 20027 eventsA strong intensifying storm in the lower Mississippi Valley moved slowly northeast to be in New York late on February 1st. The storm pumped abundant moisture north ahead of it. The precipitation started as snow then changed over to sleet then freezing rain then finally rain.
• Ice Storm in Indiana, January 31, 20021 injured · $10,000 · 14 eventsThe first major winter storm of the season brought an ice storm to much of Southwest Lower Michigan, Northern Indiana, and extreme Northwest Ohio with ice accumulations from one quarter to over one half inch on trees and power lines, with up to one and one half inches of ice…
• Ice Storm in Michigan, January 31, 20025 eventsThe first major winter storm of the season brought an ice storm to much of Southwest Lower Michigan, Northern Indiana, and extreme Northwest Ohio with ice accumulations from one quarter to over one half inch on trees and power lines, with more than one and one half inch ice…
• Ice Storm in Ohio, January 31, 20023 eventsThe first major winter storm of the season brought an ice storm to much of Southwest Lower Michigan, Northern Indiana, and extreme Northwest Ohio with ice accumulations from one quarter to over one half inch on trees and power lines, with accumulations of one and one half inches…
• Winter Weather in Pennsylvania, January 31, 20022 eventsAfter four days of unseasonably warm weather, a cold front moved through the Poconos on the 30th. It brought much colder air into the region near the surface. Weak low pressure developed on the frontal boundary over the lower Ohio Valley late that day.
• Extreme Cold in Arizona, January 31, 20021 eventTemperatures fell to a low of 24F in Queen Creek, and the resulting frost ruined a large part of a peach crop at a local orchard.
• Winter Storm in Indiana, January 31, 20022 eventsA strong winter storm moved into the Ohio Valley on January 30th. Snow begin falling across Lake and Porter counties in the evening. The snow changed to freezing rain over most areas and produced ice accumulations of one quarter inch.
• Heavy Snow in Wisconsin, January 31, 20022 eventsSoutheast Wisconsin experienced its first heavy snow event of the 2001-02 winter season when 6 to 9 inches of heavy, wet snow fell over parts of Walworth and Kenosha counties. The southeast half of Walworth County, and most of Kenosha County received more than 6 inches.
• Winter Weather and Freezing Fog in New Jersey, January 31, 20022 eventsAfter four days of unseasonably warm weather, a cold front moved through Sussex County on the 30th. It brought much colder air into the region near the surface. Weak low pressure developed on the frontal boundary over the lower Ohio Valley late that day.
• Heavy Snow in Oregon, January 31, 20021 eventHeavy snows fell in the Cascades. Santiam Pass reported 14 inches, Mt Hood Meadows 11 inches, Tombstone 10 inches and Bennett Pass 7 inches.
• Ice Storm and Heavy Snow in New York, January 31, 2002$7.7 million · 14 eventsA three to five inch snowfall overnight of the 30th-31st turned to freezing rain during the morning hours. Ice accumulations of one-half to three-quarters inch occurred. Hundreds of thousands were left without power as the heavy ice build-up downed trees and power lines.
• Heavy Snow in Nebraska, January 31, 20022 eventsA powerful winter storm moved out of the Rockies into the Southern Plains early on the 31st. Snow started early in the morning and continued till late afternoon as a deformation zone developed across Eastern Frontier and Southeastern Custer Counties.
• Blizzard in Alaska, January 31, 20021 eventTin City reported visibility reduced to zero for several hours with blowing snow and strong winds. These blizzard conditions developed in response to an increasing pressure gradient between high pressure over the Chukchi Sea and a low over the southern Bering Sea.
• Heavy Snow in Iowa, January 31, 2002$180,000 · 9 eventsSnow spread north across Iowa during the morning of the 31st. The synoptic situation was similar to the previous event, just that the cause was from another upper level system.
• Winter Storm and Heavy Snow in New Hampshire, January 31, 200212 eventsLow pressure moving east from the upper Ohio Valley and a second low that formed off the New England coast brought moderate snow to Coos County, heavy snow to most of central New Hampshire, and a wintery mix of precipitation to southern parts of the state.
• Winter Storm in New York, January 31, 2002$10,000 · 16 eventsAn area of low pressure, in the Ohio Valley, developed along a strong stationary boundary on January 31. The storm then tracked northeast through the Saint Lawrence Valley by the end of the day and month.
• Winter Storm in Minnesota, January 31, 20025 eventsA low pressure system moved into central Illinois from Iowa by the mid-evening hours on the 31st, and then moved northeast into the eastern Great Lakes region by the early afternoon of February 1st.
• Winter Storm in Wisconsin, January 31, 20025 eventsA low pressure system moved into central Illinois from Iowa by the mid-evening hours on the 31st, and then trekked northeast into the eastern Great Lakes region by the early afternoon on February 1st.
• Winter Storm in Vermont, January 31, 20022 eventsAn area of low pressure, in the Ohio Valley, developed along a strong stationary boundary on January 31. The storm then tracked northeast through the Saint Lawrence Valley by the end of the day and month.
• Heavy Snow in Maine, January 31, 200217 eventsLow pressure moving east from the upper Ohio Valley and a second low that formed off the New England coast brought moderate to heavy snow to the area. The snow continued until mid-day on Feb. 1.
• Heavy Snow in Wisconsin, January 31, 200217 eventsA low pressure system that moved through Illinois to southern Lake Michigan dropped heavy snow across much of northeast Wisconsin. The snow started during the early afternoon on January 31st and continued into the morning hours of February 1st.
• Winter Storm in New York, January 31, 2002$80,000 · 8 eventsLow pressure over the Ohio valley Thursday evening, January 31st moved northeast into southern Canada during Friday, February 1st. Snow overspread the area during the afternoon of January 31st. The snow mixed with sleet during the night of the 31st.
• Winter Storm in Vermont, January 31, 2002$40,000 · 4 eventsLow pressure over the Ohio valley Thursday evening, January 31st moved northeast into southern Canada during Friday, February 1st. Snow overspread the area during the afternoon of January 31st. The snow mixed with sleet during the night of the 31st.
• Winter Storm in Vermont, January 31, 2002$30,000 · 3 eventsLow pressure over the Ohio valley Thursday evening, January 31st moved northeast into southern Canada during Friday, February 1st. Snow overspread the area during the afternoon of January 31st. The snow mixed with sleet during the late night of the 31st.
• Winter Storm in Vermont, January 31, 2002$50,000 · 5 eventsLow pressure over the Ohio valley Thursday evening, January 31st moved northeast into southern Canada during Friday, February 1st. Snow overspread the area during the afternoon of January 31st. The snow mixed with sleet during the late night of the 31st.
• Heavy Snow in Alaska, February 1 to 28, 20021 eventRecord for snowiest February set. Old record was 39" in 1927. New record 41.9" (as of 9 am Thursday).
• Winter Storm in New York, February 1, 2002$40,000 · 8 eventsWinter storm conditions continued from January 31, 2002 through the morning of February 1, 2002. During February 1, the precipitation was a mixture of freezing rain and sleet changing to rain. These conditions resulted in difficult travel conditions.
• Winter Storm in Vermont, February 1, 2002$35,000 · 7 eventsWinter storm conditions continued from January 31, 2002 through the morning of February 1, 2002 into the early afternoon. During February 1, the precipitation was a mixture of freezing rain and sleet changing to rain. These conditions resulted in difficult travel conditions.
• Winter Storm in Vermont, February 1, 2002$25,000 · 5 eventsWinter storm conditions continued from January 31, 2002 through the morning of February 1, 2002. During February 1, the precipitation was a mixture of freezing rain and sleet changing to rain. These conditions resulted in difficult travel conditions.
• Heavy Snow in Maine, February 1, 200217 eventsLow pressure moving east from the upper Ohio Valley and a second low that formed off the New England coast brought moderate to heavy snow to the area. The snow began on January 31st and continued until the evening of Feb. 1.
• Winter Storm and Heavy Snow in New Hampshire, February 1, 200212 eventsLow pressure moving east from the upper Ohio Valley and a second low that formed off the New England coast brought moderate snow to Coos County, heavy snow to most of central New Hampshire, and a wintery mix of precipitation to southern parts of the state.
• Winter Storm in New York, February 1, 200212 eventsA strong intensifying storm in the lower Mississippi Valley on January 31st moved slowly northeast to be in New York late on February 1st. The storm pumped abundant moisture north ahead of it.
• Winter Storm in Pennsylvania, February 1, 20027 eventsA strong intensifying storm in the lower Mississippi Valley moved slowly northeast to be in New York late on February 1st. The storm pumped abundant moisture north ahead of it. The precipitation started as snow then changed over to sleet, freezing rain, then finally rain.
• Winter Weather in Pennsylvania, February 1, 20022 eventsAfter four days of unseasonably warm weather, a cold front moved through the Poconos on January 30th. It brought much colder air into the region near the surface. Weak low pressure developed on the frontal boundary over the lower Ohio Valley late that day.
• Winter Storm in New Hampshire, February 1, 20021 eventA combination of snow, sleet, and freezing rain brought down trees, branches, and power lines, resulting in numerous power outages throughout Cheshire County.
• Heavy Snow in Wisconsin, February 1, 200217 eventsA low pressure system that moved through Illinois to southern Lake Michigan dropped heavy snow across much of northeast Wisconsin. The snow started during the early afternoon on January 31st and continued into the morning hours of February 1st.
• Winter Storm in Maine, February 1 to 2, 200212 eventsSecondary low pressure organizing along the southern New England coast during the afternoon of the 1st tracked through the Gulf of Maine to Nova Scotia that night...while the initial low tracked from the Great Lakes across northern Maine.
• Winter Storm in Minnesota, February 1, 20025 eventsA low pressure system moved into central Illinois from Iowa by the mid-evening hours on the 31st, and then moved northeast into the eastern Great Lakes region by the early afternoon of February 1st.
• Heavy Snow in Michigan, February 1, 20025 eventsA complex storm system moving northeast from the southern plains brought snow to mainly the east and central portions of Michigan's Upper Peninsula early on the first day of February.
• Winter Storm in Wisconsin, February 1, 20025 eventsA low pressure system moved into central Illinois from Iowa by the mid-evening hours on the 31st, and then moved northeast into the eastern Great Lakes region by the early afternoon of February 1st.
• Extreme Cold in California, February 1 to 6, 20024 eventsContinuing into the month of February from late January, Interior Central California had a period of very low temperatures that threatened late season citrus. No major damage was reported by local agricultural commissioners in regard to the low temperatures.
• Blizzard in Alaska, February 1 to 2, 20021 eventBlizzard conditions were reported at Cape Romanzof as a deep low pressure system over the central Bering Sea moved north. Visibility was reduced in blowing snow as the pressure gradient strengthened ahead of an occluded boundary associated with the surface low.
• Heavy Snow in Michigan, February 1, 20024 eventsA low pressure system moved across the lower Great Lakes region on the 1st. A period of heavy snow fell across eastern Upper and far northern Lower Michigan on the back side of the low.
• Heavy Snow in Alaska, February 2, 20021 eventA small wave running along a slow moving weather front along the outer coast of Southeast Alaska brought warm air over the cold air over the inner channels in and around Juneau.
• Heavy Snow in Michigan, February 2 to 3, 20027 eventsAn area of low pressure passed over Lake Superior during the morning of February Second. Cold arctic air pushing south across the relatively warm waters of Lake Superior caused intense lake effect convection to push onshore.
• Heavy Snow in North Carolina, February 3, 20029 eventsLight snow fell from late afternoon into late evening, resulting in 1 to 2.5 inches accumulations in some areas, and a few slick roads.

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