The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5685944
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
SOUTHERN CAYUGA
5685944
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| Event typeevent_type | Winter Storm |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,685,944 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 1,500,554 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1999-01-14T03:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1999-01-15T18:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | NEW YORK |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | SOUTHERN CAYUGA |
| 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 central New York. The end result was heavy snowfall for most areas, as well as periods of sleet and freezing rain. Snow began falling late in the evening on the 13th in central New York, 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. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were observed on occasion, especially across New York's southern tier. In addition, temperatures were unusually cold for such a significant snowfall in this part of the country. Around daybreak on the 14th, temperatures were below zero in many areas. As snow fell heavily during the day, readings only warmed up into the single digits. Snow tapered off to flurries, very light sleet, or freezing drizzle for a time during the late afternoon and evening of the 14th, mainly over the southern tier counties. 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. Primarily freezing rain and sleet fell across southern sections along the New York/Pennsylvania border and into the Catskills. A coating of ice formed on top of already fallen snow in these areas, adding to the travel hazards and causing scattered power outages. Further north through the Finger Lakes and Mohawk Valley areas, additional snow fell. Icy precipitation did go back to snow for a period later in the morning on the 15th over the southern tier. Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged from 6 to 12 inches across central New York. There appeared to be two narrow bands of heavier amounts. One stretched from the central southern tier eastward to just north of Binghamton. In this band, Avoca, Newark Valley, Berkshire, and the Binghamton Regional Airport all picked up 10 to 12 inches of snow. Another axis of higher amounts stretched from the western Finger Lakes into Oneida county. Here, the Syracuse Airport, Tully, and Forestport received 10 to 13 inches of fresh snow. Snow finally tapered off and ended by early to mid-afternoon on the 15th. |
| Yearyear | 1,999 |
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