The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5635958
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
MINERAL
5635958
The record
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| Event typeevent_type | Winter Storm |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,635,958 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 2,073,391 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1998-02-04T11:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1998-02-05T19:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | WEST VIRGINIA |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | MINERAL |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | A powerful nor'easter, laden with tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean, dumped moderate to heavy snow across all of eastern West Virginia beginning early on the 4th. In the eastern Panhandle (VAZ051>053), the snow changed to rain by midday over most areas, with the exceptions being locations above 1500 feet, where a mix of snow and freezing rain continued well into the 5th. In the Potomac Highlands, precipitation remained a mix of rain, sleet, and snow at lower elevations throughout the event. However, above 1500 feet in the Highlands, mainly snow fell.Accumulations were highly dependent on elevation. For example, elevations in and near the town of Petersburg (WVZ048) range roughly from 500 to 1000 feet (not including surrounding mountains). One resident, living at an elevation of around 600 feet, reported 6 inches early on the 5th; a nearby neighbor whose elevation was closer to 1000 feet reported 10 inches. In general, 4 to 8 inches fell below 1000 feet; 8 to 12 inches fell from 1000 to 1500 feet, and 12 to 20 inches fell above 1500 feet.Scattered power outages and fallen trees likely occurred throughout the Potomac Highlands, with problems most prevalent in the higher mountains. |
| Yearyear | 1,998 |
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