The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5674216
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
MONTGOMERY
5674216
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| Event typeevent_type | Winter Weather |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,674,216 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 2,151,564 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1998-12-23T20:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1998-12-24T09:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | MARYLAND |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | MONTGOMERY |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Weather forecast office sourcewfo_source | NEWSPAPER |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | A cold front with northwest winds gusting to 40 MPH swept across Maryland on the 22nd of December. These winds were blamed for temporary power outages for 4,200 customers across Central Maryland, including the Prince Georges Hospital Center. This front also ushered in sub-freezing air that set the stage for a mixed bag of precipitation the following day. On the 23rd, a weak upper level disturbance from the Gulf States moved quickly across the Mid Atlantic region, dropping between 1 and 3 inches of snow, in addition to a thin layer of ice and sleet. Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) in Anne Arundel County received 3.0 inches. The combination of mixed precipitation, holiday travellers, and the first snowstorm of the season for drivers led to many traffic accidents. Interstate 95 through Central Maryland and especially near Baltimore was referred to as a "sheet of ice" during the evening rush hour of the 23rd. Law enforcement officials reported 90 accidents causing 4 injuries and 70 disabled vehicles in Baltimore County. Flight delays were also reported at BWI Airport. The Washington D.C. metropolitan area saw 70 accidents during evening rush hour on the 23rd. Interstate 97 south of Baltimore was shut down for 40 minutes early on the 24th because of a jackknifed tractor trailer. The wintry mix remained on the ground through December 25th, giving the region a rare "white Christmas". |
| Yearyear | 1,998 |
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