The snowstorm of November 8 to 15, 2000

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

347

Deaths

0

Injuries

8

Damage

$360,000

Episodes

53

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 South Dakota, November 6 to 7, 20009 eventsSnowfall of 3 to 7 inches and icy roads greatly hampered travel. The storm caused numerous school cancellations and delays, as well as some business closings. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph caused blowing snow, reducing visibilities to less than a mile.
• Blizzard in Wyoming, November 6 to 7, 20001 eventStrong and gusty winds in excess of 35 mph combined with light snow and blowing snow to produce blizzard conditions in and around Lusk, Wy. Blowing and drifting snow closed mostroads in Niobrara county with visibilities near zero in many spots.
• Heavy Snow in New Mexico, November 6 to 7, 2000$20,000 · 2 eventsA winter storm dumped 12 to 14 inches of snow on the higher elevations of southern New Mexico, mainly the lower Gila region and the southern Sacramento Mountains.
• Winter Storm in New Mexico, November 6 to 7, 20009 eventsSouth central mountain areas and the east central plains were hit by heavy snow as tropical moisture overran a cold arctic surge that covered eastern New Mexico. Amounts of 5 to 8 inches caused numerous road closures from Roswell northeast to Santa Rosa, Clovis and Tucumcari.
• Winter Storm in North Dakota, November 7 to 8, 200036 eventsA strong low pressure system along the Kansas/Missouri border moved northward to western Minnesota. Abundant amount ofmoisture was drawn northward with this system and wrapped around much colder air to the west and north of the low pressure center.
• Winter Storm in South Dakota, November 7, 200011 eventsA winter storm brought snow and gusty northwest winds to the region, allowing visibilities to drop to less than a quarter mile at times. Snowfall totals ranged from 2 to 4 inches on the plains and in the northern foothills with 4 to 8 inches of snow in the northern Black Hills.
• Heavy Snow in Texas, November 7, 20006 eventsA low pressure system in the upper atmosphere approached the central and southern Texas panhandle during the day from the west as cold air moved into the Texas panhandle from the northeast.
• Blizzard in South Dakota, November 7, 200017 eventsSnowfall of 3 to 8 inches combined with northwest winds of 30 to 45 mph gusting over 50 mph to create blizzard conditions throughout much of the day. Numerous schools were canceled or started late. Also, many events were canceled.
• Heavy Snow in Texas, November 7, 200017 eventsA strong cold front moved through much of West Texas on the 6th. An area of high pressure settled across the area behind the cold front on the 7th as an upper level disturbance moved into the southern Rocky Mountains.
• Winter Storm in Wyoming, November 7, 20004 eventsA winter storm moved through the area bringing gusty northwest winds as well as several inches of snowfall. Across the northeastern Wyoming plains, snowfall totals ranged from 2 to 4 inches, while in the Bear Lodge Mountains, snowfall ranged from 4 to 10 inches.
• Heavy Snow in Texas, November 7 to 8, 2000$10,000 · 11 eventsA winter storm dumped heavy amounts of snow across the central and western sections of West Central Texas during the late night hours of the 7th and morning hours of the 8th.
• Heavy Snow in Oregon, November 8 to 9, 2000$100,000 · 1 eventThe first major winter storm of the season hit the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon and Washington. Tollgate, at an elevation of 5100 feet, received the most snow in the region with 20 inches. A location just west of Tollgate at a lower elevation of 4000 ft, received 16 inches.
• Heavy Snow in Oregon, November 8 to 9, 20001 eventThe season's first storm brought 8 inches of snow to Austin, located east of John Day at an elevation of 4100 feet. Tipton summit received 10 inches.
• Ice Storm in Missouri, November 8 to 9, 200010 eventsFreezing rain and sleet spread into west-central Missouri late on the morning of November 8. Freezing precipitation continued into the night, and finally changed over to snow on the morning of November 9 before tapering off.
• Ice Storm in Kansas, November 8 to 9, 20003 eventsFreezing rain and sleet developed in east central Kansas late in the morning on November 8, and continued through much of the night. Relatively warm ground temperatures prevented significant ice accumulation on roadways, but minor travel problems resulted.
• Heavy Snow in Idaho, November 8 to 9, 2000$20,000 · 5 eventsAn early November snowstorm brought heavy snow to higher elevations of southeastern Idaho. 6 to 9 inches of snow were reported above 6500 feet across the Sawtooth Mountains, Upper Snake Highlands, Caribou Highlands and South Central Highlands.
• Blizzard and Winter Storm in Alaska, November 8 to 11, 200055 kt wind · 7 eventsModerate southeast flow ahead of a strengthening Low in the central Bering Sea brought a variety of Winter Weather to Northern Alaska on the 9th through 11th, along with strong south winds across the western Alaska Range.
• Heavy Snow in Utah, November 8 to 9, 20005 eventsHeavy snow pounded much of Northern Utah as a cold trough settled over the Great Basin. The Northern Utah Valleys along the Wasatch Front picked up 3-8 inches of snow, while the mountains received anywhere from 8-13 inches of powder.
• Heavy Snow in Montana, November 8 to 9, 20001 event8 inches Dillon...6 inches Jackson.
• Heavy Snow in Montana, November 8 to 9, 20001 event6-12 inches snow Helena area.
• Heavy Snow in Oklahoma, November 8 to 9, 20004 eventsThe following is a summary for the heavy snow event over portions of northeast Oklahoma late on the 8th of November lasting into the morning hours on the 9th.
• Heavy Snow in Utah, November 9 to 11, 20003 eventsHeavy snow moved into Southern Utah, with over a foot of snow in many areas. Cedar City got pounded, with 16 to 23 inches falling on the town.
• Winter Storm in Kansas, November 10 to 11, 200013 eventsA strong winter storm system produced a variety of severe winter weather across northwest Kansas. The storm started as a freezing rain/drizzle event on the 10th of November.
• Winter Storm in Nebraska, November 10 to 11, 20003 eventsA strong winter storm system produced a variety of severe winter weather across southwest Nebraska. The storm started as a freezing rain/drizzle event on the 10th of November. This resulted in icy roads causing numerous traffic accidents across the area.
• Winter Storm in Colorado, November 10 to 11, 20003 eventsA strong winter storm system produced a variety of severe winter weather across far eastern Colorado. The storm started as a freezing rain/drizzle event on the 10th of November.
• Heavy Snow in California, November 10, 20004 eventsA weak Pacific storm system moved through Interior Central California bringing some snow accumulation to the mountain areas above 3500 feet MSL and justifying Snow Advisories. Yosemite Valley and Grant Grove reported 4" of new snow, Tuolumne Meadows and Fish Camp 6".
• Heavy Snow in Nebraska, November 11 to 12, 200022 eventsRecord breaking snowfall occurred over much of Western and North Central Nebraska on Veterans day. A front formed northeast across Western Nebraska and set the focus for an extended period of snowfall which was heavy at times.
• Winter Storm in Nebraska, November 11 to 12, 20009 eventsEastern Nebraska's first winter storm of the 2000/2001 season dropped up to 11 inches of snow over northeast Nebraska. The snow fell over a 12 to 18 hour period beginning Saturday morning 11/11/00 continuing into early Sunday morning 11/12/00.
• Heavy Snow in Colorado, November 11, 20002 eventsHeavy snow ocurred in the Southern Front Range Foothills and along Monument Ridge, south of Denver.
• Heavy Snow in Minnesota, November 11, 20002 eventsHeavy snow fell in a localized area at the head of the lakes. The National Weather Service office in Duluth recorded 9.5 inches, with 6.5 inches falling farther up the north shore near Two Harbors and Gooseberry Falls.
• Winter Storm in South Dakota, November 11 to 13, 200024 eventsSnowfall over a two day period ranged from 6 to 14 inches. Low visibilities due to blowing snow developed as winds increased late in the period. The snow hampered travel and caused school cancellations and delays on the 13th.
• Winter Storm in Nebraska, November 11 to 12, 200020 eventsThe first winter storm of the season followed two weeks of severe weather across south-central Nebraska. Snow began early in the morning of Veterans Day, and continued well into the night before ending. The heaviest snow fell west and north of a line from Alma, to Kearney to St.
• Winter Storm in Minnesota, November 11 to 13, 20004 eventsSnowfall of 5 to 10 inches over a two day period was accompanied by increasing winds, causing blowing snow and reduced visibilities. This resulted in school cancellations and delays as well as creating hazardous travel conditions.
• Winter Storm in Kansas, November 11 to 12, 20002 eventsA strong winter storm left a blanket of snow and ice across a part of north-central Kansas. The combination of the snow, wind and ice made travel treacherous and was only aggravated by falling temperatures. Snow amounts averaged about 5 inches across Phillips and Smith counties.
• Heavy Snow in Utah, November 11 to 12, 20002 eventsThe Dreaded Lake Effect (DLE) kicked in, dumping significant snow in mainly Salt Lake and Davis Counties. Most of those counties received 4-8 inches of fresh powder.
• Winter Storm in Nebraska, November 11 to 13, 20001 eventSnowfall of 6 to 12 inches over a two day period was accompanied by strong winds. This caused blowing snow and reduced visibilities, hampering travel.
• Winter Storm in Kansas, November 11, 20002 injured · 2 eventsFour to 6 inches of snow fell during the afternoon and evening of the 11th in several counties near the nebraska border and resulted in many accidents. Two women were injured near Brantford when 2 vehicles collided on a slick roadway .
• Heavy Snow in North Dakota, November 11 to 12, 2000$100,000 · 5 events7 to 11 inches of snow fell across southeast North Dakota, causing many travel problems. 20 accidents were reported along Interstate 94 near Valley City.
• Heavy Snow in Minnesota, November 11 to 12, 20004 eventsHeavy snow fell across portions of west central Minnesota, where 6 to 8 inches of new snow was reported.
• Winter Storm in South Dakota, November 11 to 12, 200025 eventsHeavy snow of 6 to 12 inches fell across central and northeast South Dakota. The snowfall created many road problems and driving difficulties. Many vehicles ended up in the ditch or were stuck in the deep snow. Also, there were several accidents and many events were canceled.
• Winter Storm in Minnesota, November 11 to 12, 20002 eventsThe storm system responsible for the narrow band of heavy snow across extreme western Minnesota, developed over the Kansas/Oklahoma border on the 11th, and headed northeast into south central, and then east central Minnesota by the 12th.
• Winter Storm in Minnesota, November 11 to 12, 20002 eventsHeavy snow of 6 to 8 inches fell across Big Stone and Traverse counties causing road problems and driving difficultes. Some vehicles got stuck or slid into the ditch. Some snowfall amounts included, 6 inches at Ortonville and 8 inches at Wheaton.
• Heavy Snow in South Dakota, November 11 to 12, 20008 eventsHeavy snowfall covered portions of west central through south central South Dakota. Most counties reported from 6 to 8 inches of snow. The highest amounts were across Todd County with 6 to 12 inches and Tripp County with 8 to 16 inches of snow.
• Blizzard and Heavy Snow in Alaska, November 12 to 13, 200054 kt wind · 5 eventsA powerful storm crossed the Aleutian Islands just west of Adak on the 12th. Circulation around this system, which reached 949 millibars, reached St. Lawrence Island at Midnight on the night of the 12th.
• Heavy Snow in Utah, November 12 to 13, 20001 eventA shift to a more westerly flow brought the lake effect snows northward into Northern Davis and Southern Weber Counties. Hill Air Force Base reported 10 inches of snow, with other areas from Layton to Ogden receiving 6-9 inches.
• Heavy Snow in Wisconsin, November 13, 20003 eventsA slow moving winter weather system dropped move than 5 inches of new snow over parts of northern Wisconsin during the day on November 13th. Snowfall of 5.8 inches was recorded at a cooperative observer site 6 miles southwest of Laona (Forest co.).
• Heavy Snow in California, November 13, 20001 eventFive to seven inches of snow fell above 2800 feet.
• Heavy Snow in Michigan, November 13 to 14, 20003 eventsA storm system that developed near the Oklahoma Panhandle tracked northeast and moved across Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Precipitation that began as rain changed to snow as winds turned to the north behind the low and drew in cold Canadian air.
• Heavy Snow in Idaho, November 13 to 15, 20001 eventHeavy snow was reported at Pomerelle Ski resort in Cassia County in the South Central Highlands. 20 inches were reported with this event.
• Heavy Snow in California, November 14, 20001 event8 inches of new snow fell at Ostrander Lake in the Southern Sierra Nevada with a water equivalent of 0.75".
• Heavy Snow in Utah, November 14 to 15, 20006 injured · $50,000 · 6 eventsAnother round of snow and cold moved into Northern Utah, with 4-10 inches in most valleys. The mountains picked up 1 to 1 1/2 feet of fresh powder. The snow made for hazardous driving conditions, causing a tractor-trailer to jackknife and lose control on I-15 in Riverdale.
• Heavy Snow in Ohio, November 15, 2000$30,000 · 2 eventsWest to northwest flow across Lake Erie caused lake effect snow bands to develop during the early morning hours. Thunder was reported briefly around 3 am. Accumulations in excess of six inches were reported in Lake and Ashtabula Counties.
• Heavy Snow in Pennsylvania, November 15, 2000$30,000 · 1 eventWest to northwest flow across Lake Erie caused lake effect snow bands to develop during the early morning hours. Several locations near the lakeshore reported six inches of accumulation. Thunder was reported at 3 am.

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