Summary

NATIONAL SUMMARY

Monday afternoon, rain and some embedded thunderstorms were spread
across the Arklatex region. More than an inch of rain was dumped
across portions of Texas, Louisiana and Alabama. Along the northern
edge of rain where a colder wedge of air was in place at the surface,
rain froze on surfaces from northern Texas to western Tennessee. The
heavier rain spread even farther east, bringing 24-hour rain totals
through noon today of over 3 inches across parts of northern Georgia
and Tennessee and over 2 inches across parts of northern Alabama and
northern Mississippi. This storm will move into the Northeast tonight
bringing heavy snow across the interior Northeast and a wintery mix
of ice and snow changing over to rain across much of Pennsylvania,
southern New York and southern New England.
A powerful Pacific storm continued to spread moisture and rain
showers into the Northwest coast yesterday after snow accumulated
over lower elevations late on Sunday. Heavy snow and blustery winds
in the Cascades and the northern Rockies made travel treacherous
through the passes. Strong winds spread into Montana and Wyoming as
the storm moved north of these areas. A warm-up is expected in the
Pacific Northwest for tomorrow and widespread flooding is likely to
occur due to continued heavy rain and a melting deep snow pack.


SPECIAL WEATHER

Snow and Ice in Pennsylvania Past and Present:
--Today marked the anniversary for two different winter weather
events that impacted Pennsylvania, as a winter storm pushes snow and
ice across the state through tonight.
In 2004, a heavy snow squall caused white-out conditions and was
blamed for a massive pile up on Interstate 80 in central
Pennsylvania. Dozens of cars and trucks were involved. Two people
were killed and the interstate was closed for three days.
The next year, an ice storm cut power for many across central
Pennsylvania as the weight of ice damaged trees and power lines.


WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS BY ACCU WEATHER

Dangerous Freezing Rain Glazes the Arklatex Region Monday:
-The Texas Department of Public Safety stated that at least 85
vehicle accidents had also occurred in and around Lubbock by 10 a.m.
CST.
-The Abilene Reporter-News in Texas reported numerous accidents
ensued, especially on bridges and overpasses.
-Stadium Boulevard Bridge in Jonesboro, Ark., was closed due to icy
conditions and traffic accidents.
-Southeastern Memphis, Tenn., had up to 0.16 of an inch of ice coat
trees and power lines.
-Some icing took place on trees and power lines near Lightfoot in
Lauderdale County, Miss., and near Robinsonville in Tunica County,
Miss.
Blizzard Conditions in the Northwest Mountains Sunday night into
Monday:
-Washington DoT closed Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass, the major
east-west highway through the state, for much of the day due to heavy
snow and an extreme avalanche danger.
-Several highways were also closed in southeastern Washington state
due to blowing and drifting snow.
-Cove, Ore., (elevation: 3,130 ft.) received 6 inches of snow in 24
hours into Monday morning. Blizzard conditions were reported early
Monday morning with the heavy falling snow.
-The Elign Police Department in Oregon reported very windy conditions
with blowing and drifting snow. The blizzard conditions created
near-zero visibility and left 4-foot snowdrifts. (Elign, elevation:
2,700 ft.)
24-hour rainfall amounts Alaska Low Temps this
Freezing Rain SW Tenn & NW
ending noon Tues. (inches) morning (F)
Ark. Monday (inches)

Gainesville, Ga. 3.73


Rome, Ga. 3.41


Cartersville, Ga. 3.17


Chattanooga, Tenn. 1.50


Memphis, Tenn. 1.26


Gadsden, Ala. 3.33


Birmingham, Ala. 2.47


Fort Greely -49


Bettles -48


Yakutat 14


King salmon -24


Kotzebue -24


McGrath -49


Nome -25


Valdez 6


Shelby, Tenn. 0.12


Crittenden, Ark. 0.25


Cross, Ark. 0.50


St. Francis, Ark. 0.10


Lee, Ark. 0.25


Phillips, Ark. 0.50


Tipton, Tenn. 0.25


Poinsett, Ark. 0.10



DAILY EXTREMES

National High Today (through 3 p.m.) 83 at Punta Gorda, Florida
National Low Today (through 3 p.m.) -36 at Embarrass, Minnesota
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