The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5684144
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
WYOMING
5684144
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| Event typeevent_type | Winter Storm |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,684,144 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 1,076,078 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1999-01-14T01:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1999-01-15T16:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | PENNSYLVANIA |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | WYOMING |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Weather forecast office sourcewfo_source | TRAINED SPOTTER |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | A series of low pressure systems tracked eastward from the Ohio Valley across southern Pennsylvania and eventually off the New Jersey coast from the afternoon of the 13th through late in the day on the 15th. A consistent stream of moisture flowed northward during this time frame into a very cold arctic air mass in place over northeastern Pennsylvania. The end result was heavy snowfall for most areas, as well as periods of sleet and freezing rain. Snow began falling on the evening on the 13th, then continued through much of the day on the 14th. Steady and heavy snow at times affected the region during the morning and early afternoon hours of the 14th. In addition, temperatures were unusually cold for such a significant snowfall in this part of the country. Around daybreak on the 14th, temperatures were around zero in many areas. As snow fell heavily during the day, readings only warmed up into the single digits and lower teens. Snow tapered off to flurries, very light sleet, or freezing drizzle for a time during the afternoon and evening of the 14th. After midnight and lasting well into the morning on the 15th, precipitation intensity picked up once again. Precipitation type was a mixed bag of sleet, freezing rain, and snow. A coating of ice formed on top of already fallen snow in these areas, adding to the travel hazards and causing scattered power outages. Icy precipitation did go back to snow for a period later in the morning on the 15th. Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 5 to 9 inches across northeastern Pennsylvania. The highest amounts stretched across the northern tier counties, with 8 to 9 inch accumulations common from central Susquehanna county into the higher elevations of southern Wayne and Pike counties. Snow finally tapered off and ended by midday on the 15th. |
| Yearyear | 1,999 |
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