The Dexes / Winter / 5542350

Eventdex · Winter

ALEXANDER

5542350

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event_typeWinter Storm
ncei_event_id5,542,350
episode_id2,403,126
begin_utc1996-01-02T16:00:00+00:00
end_utc1996-01-03T05:00:00+00:00
stateILLINOIS
cz_typeZ
cz_nameALEXANDER
deaths_direct0
deaths_indirect0
injuries_direct0
injuries_indirect0
episode_narrativeA major winter storm affected parts of southern Illinois. Snowfall amounts increased from south to north, with up to 8 inches reported at Mount Vernon. Warmer temperatures closer to the Kentucky border resulted in a mixture of precipitation types. Only an inch of snow was measured in northern Pope County, less than 20 miles from the Ohio River. Benton reported 5 inches, Anna had 3 inches, and Pinckneyville reported 4 inches. In the most affected areas, including Mount Vernon, hotels were booked with holiday travelers seeking to avoid dangerous travel conditions. In Jefferson County alone, 36 weather-related accidents occurred, none with serious injuries. A school bus carrying 30 students slid into a ditch, but nobody was hurt. Most schools cancelled classes the following day. Gusty winds and very cold temperatures hampered snow removal efforts. Winds gusted to 25 MPH with temperatures in the teens.
year1,996

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ALEXANDER — Winter — TerraPulse