2022–23 North American winter explained

Astro:December 21 – March 20
Meteo:December 1 – February 28
Year:2022
First Event Started:October 17, 2022
Last Event Concluded:May 3, 2023
Notable Event Name:December 2022 North American winter storm
Notable Event Duration:December 21 - December 26
Notable Event Fatalities:106 fatalities
Notable Event Damage:$8.5 billion
Maxsnow:81.2inches in Hamburg, New York
(November 16–21, 2022)
Damage:>$10.4 billion
Fatalities:142+
Related:2022–23 European windstorm season

The 2022–23 North American winter was an unusually warm winter for the east and an unusually cold winter for the west in North America, as it occurred across the continent from late 2022 to early 2023. The winter season in North America began at the winter solstice, which occurred on December 21, 2022, and it ended at the March equinox, which occurred on March 20, 2023.[1] The first day of meteorological winter began on December 1 and unofficially ended on February 28;[2] winter storms may still occur outside of these limits.

Seasonal forecasts

On October 20, 2022, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center released its outlook for the upcoming winter in the United States. Temperatures were favored to be below normal in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Plains, and above normal in the Southwestern United States, Southeastern United States and Northeastern United States. Temperatures were forecast to be above average in Hawaii and near average across most of Alaska. Precipitation was forecast to be above normal in the Pacific Northwest and Great Lakes region, and below normal in the Southwestern United States and Southeastern United States. Western Alaska was forecast to have above normal precipitation, as was Hawaii.[3]

Seasonal summary

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On October 17, a minor early-season cold-core low impacted the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with some areas receiving NaNinches of snow, and over 30,000 customers losing power.[4] [5] [6] This resulted in the heaviest October snow on record for Marquette, Michigan across a two-day period.[7] Over the next few days, cold air pushed south, breaking records in the Midwest and Deep South.[8] For the first time in history, Tallahassee, Florida froze before Denver, Colorado.[9] On November 4, a winter storm on the backend of a tornado outbreak led to a 100-car pileup in Denver forcing 6th Avenue to close. The crash led to 13 injuries, one of which was serious.[10] In Amarillo, Texas, the temperature dropped to 35F, allowing for rare early-season snowflakes.[11] On November 9, a major winter storm struck North Dakota, leading to a pileup causing several injuries on Interstate 94.[12] An intense lake-effect snowstorm produced massive snow accumulations, primarily situated in the Buffalo area, with the highest total of snowfall peaking 81.2inches in Orchard Park, New York.[13] Prior to the Christmas holiday, another snowstorm occurred, which led to 106 deaths, 41 in the Buffalo area alone. On January 8, icy roads in Iowa led to a car crash, killing 2.[14] On February 1, New York City finally picked up 0.4inches of snow, their latest date for first snowfall on record. That storm also dropped 0.3inches in Philadelphia and 0.2inches in Baltimore.[15] Heavy snow resulted in Mesa Verde National Park being shut down for 3 days in mid-February.[16]

Events

Early November blizzard

Rsi:0
Lowest Pressure:1002 [17]
Max Snow:24
Max Ice:1.2 inches
Duration:November 9–11, 2022
Fatalities:0 (Numerous injuries)
Damage:Unknown

Starting late on November 9, a significant blizzard affected the Midwestern United States.[18] The Storm Prediction Center issued a Mesoscale Discussion 1938 stating portions of North Dakota and Minnesota would have 1inchesto2inchesin (toin) snowfall rates per hour for much of the day on November 10.[19] On November 10, 0.5inchesto1inchesin (toin) of ice was reported west-northwest of Westwood Colony, South Dakota.[20] On Interstate 94 in North Dakota, a pileup of at least two dozen cars resulted in “numerous” injuries, but no fatalities.[21] Between Fargo and Grand Forks, portions of Interstate 29 closed.[22] 7inches of snow was reported in Ralph, South Dakota.[23] [24] In Bismarck, North Dakota, 17inches fell, making it the second snowiest day in Bismarck on record.[25] The Winter Storm was unofficially named Winter Storm Alejandra by The Weather Channel.[26]

Mid-November winter storm

See main article: November 2022 Great Lakes winter storm.

Rsi:0
Max Snow:81.2
Duration:November 16–20, 2022
Fatalities:4
Damage:Unknown

An intense lake-effect snow storm produced massive snow accumulations in the Buffalo metropolitan area. In preparation for the storm, the NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns game was moved to Detroit.[27] In addition, New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for 11 counties in Upstate New York.[28] On the New York Thruway west of Exit 46, the road closed on the afternoon of November 17.[29] Multiple Amtrak stations such as Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Depew closed,[30] and Erie County suspended all bus service.[31] Hamburg recorded 34inches of snow by 8am on November 18.[32] By 2:30pm, that amount increased to 37inches, with 42.3inches in Orchard Park.[33] In Buffalo, from 8-9pm 3.1inches fell.[34] Reed Timmer measured 50inches of snow at 9:30pm in Hamburg. Over 6,000 customers lost power.[35] The same lake effect storm also hammered parts of Ohio with up to 17.2inches of snow in 12 hours.[36] By the morning of November 19, Hamilton Park reported 70.9inches of snow. Orchard Park reached 80inches of snow, and 66inches of snow in 24 hours, which broke the record for the area. Buffalo International Airport reported 36.6inches by the end of the storm.[37] Hamburg, New York eventually reported 81.2inches of snow, being the highest total from the storm. Heavy lake-effect snow also occurred in Watertown where 61inches of snow was reported. Snow was amplified partially due to very warm Lake Erie temperatures of 52F.[38]

Mid-December blizzard

A major blizzard occurred in the Great Plains related to a tornado outbreak, leading to heavy snow and freezing rain. In Fargo, North Dakota, all after school activities on December 13 were canceled. Parts of Interstate 80 in Nebraska and Interstate 76 in Colorado were shut down due to the blizzard, as was part of Interstate 90 in South Dakota.[39] Portions of Interstate 29 were also shut down as the storm approached.[40] Freezing rain accumulation peaked at 0.4inches in Litchville, North Dakota. Further east, blizzard conditions and thundersnow were verified in Duluth, Minnesota. Power outages totaled 45,000 in Minnesota, 70,000 in Wisconsin and 43,700 in Michigan.[41] In Penn State University, the snowstorm forced the final exams to be rescheduled from December 15 to December 16 and 17.[42] Small portions of Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania closed due to the storm.[43] As of the morning of December 16, snow accumulations reached 11.4inches in Wilmington, Vermont.[44] In New Hampshire, many regions received over 20 inches by the storm's end.[45] Ultimately, over 160,000 customers in the Northeast lost power, including over 100,000 in New Hampshire alone.[46]

Pre-Christmas blizzard and cold snap

See main article: December 2022 North American winter storm.

See also: 2022 Southwest Airlines scheduling crisis.

Rsi:11.499
Lowest Pressure:963
Max Snow:56.5
Duration:December 21–26, 2022
Fatalities:106
Damage:$8.5 billion

Just prior to the Christmas holiday, another powerful and significant blizzard, unofficially named Winter Storm Elliott by The Weather Channel,[47] began developing in southern Canada along an arctic front. It additionally dropped significant snowfall and record-breaking cold to the northern parts of the United States.[48] Denver saw 3.9inches of snow, as temperatures fell to -20F, the coldest temperature in the city since exactly 32 years ago, and just one degree shy of tying the monthly record low. Parts of the state saw over a foot of snow.[49] [50] [51] Denver saw their largest hourly temperature drop on December 21 from 4-5pm, as temperatures fell from 42F to 5F.[52] Cheyenne, Wyoming broke their hourly temperature drop record in just 30 minutes, as temperatures fell from 43F to 3F from 1:05pm to 1:35pm.[53] In Casper, the low of -42F set an all-time record.[54] In Malta, Montana, the wind chill got as low as -72F.[55] Eight thousand customers in Wichita, Kansas lost power, and portions of Interstate 435 closed due to snow.[56] Overnight in Kansas City temperatures dropped from 32F to -2F in just six hours.[57] The highest snowfall totals in Iowa reached 5.9inches.[58] In Nashville the low of -1F was the coldest low temperature in the city since 1996.[59] The winter storm led to 104 deaths, with 41 occurring in the Buffalo metropolitan area alone.[60]

December–March California atmospheric rivers

Rsi:0
Duration:December 31, 2022 – January 25, 2023
Fatalities:22 total (winter storm deaths unknown)

See main article: 2022–2023 California floods.

A series of atmospheric rivers starting on December 31 and extending into 2023 caused widespread heavy rainfall and snowfall in Northern California and Nevada, leading to flooding. At least 22 people were killed, although it is unknown how many fatalities were due to winter weather. President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in California due to the winter storms.[61]

Late January – Early February ice storm

See main article: January 31 – February 2, 2023 North American ice storm.

Rsi:0
Lowest Pressure:1016
Duration:January 31 – February 2, 2023
Fatalities:10
Damage:$85.919 million (2023 USD)

An ice storm impacted the southern portion of the Great Plains at the end of January. As a result of the ice, several interstates in Texas, including interstates 10, 30, 35W, and 40, shut down after multiple car accidents occurred.[62] [63] [64] [65] The Weather Channel reported ten fatalities due to car accidents caused by the ice storm, however the National Centers for Environmental Information reported no fatalities.[66] A total of 0.75inches of ice accumulated in Fischer, Texas,[67] and Dallas set a daily snowfall record on January 31, at 1.3inches.[68] Additionally, more than 1,600 flights were cancelled, including over a thousand flights were cancelled at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, and over 563,000 customers were left without power.[69] [70] On February 4, Texas governor Greg Abbott signed an emergency declaration for seven counties.[71]

Early February cold wave

Following an arctic front moving in the night of February 2,[72] extremely cold temperatures settled into the Northeast on February 3 and 4. Schools in Boston, Massachusetts closed on February 3 in anticipation of the cold temperatures.[73] On February 4, 2023, Boston experienced a temperature of -10F, the first double-digit negative temperature in the city since the 1950s.[74] Nantucket, Massachusetts was -3F, which tied a record low also set in both 2004 and 1962.[75] Portland, Maine had a record low wind chill of -45F.[76] Atop Mount Washington in New Hampshire, the wind chill hit -108F, the coldest wind chill in the United States, with an air temperature of -47F combined with wind speeds of 97mph.[77] [78] The cold wave caused 5,000 power outages in Connecticut. The temperature in Bridgeport, Connecticut of -4F broke the previous record by 9 °F (5 °C).[79] Temperatures in Burlington, Vermont were -15F on February 4, leading to steam devils on Lake Champlain.[80] Several frostquakes occurred in Maine.[81] An all-time record low temperature was set atop Whiteface Mountain, at -40.2F.[82] Strong winds relating to the arctic front killed a passenger in a car in western Massachusetts when a tree fell on the car.[83] 60,000 customers lost power due to the cold wave in New England, with 46,000 in Massachusetts alone.[84] 191 flights were delayed and 62 flights were cancelled out of Logan International Airport due to the bitter cold.[85]

In preparation for the cold snap, a wind chill advisory was issued for eastern Suffolk County.[86] In New York City, the low at Central Park on February 4 was 3F, marking the coldest temperature there since 2019, although shy of the previous record low for the date.[87] However, LaGuardia Airport's low of 5F and John F. Kennedy International Airport’s low of 4F were low enough to set daily records.[88] Newark, New Jersey also recorded a record low of 5F, although it was the only site in the state to break a daily record. Temperatures in the state got as low as -10F at High Point Monument in Sussex County, New Jersey.[89]

The National Centers for Environmental Information documented that this winter storm and cold wave caused $1.6 billion (2023 USD) in damage.[90]

Late February storm complex

See main article: February 2023 North American storm complex.

Rsi:4.604
Lowest Pressure:984
Duration:February 21 – 28, 2023
Fatalities:13

A winter storm, unofficially named Winter Storm Olive by The Weather Channel,[91] was impacting the Midwestern United States from February 21–24.[92] Another winter storm associated with the broader system moved through the same general area shortly thereafter.

There were 13 fatalities, at least 1,200,000 power outages, and at least 3,000 flights cancelled by the storm.[93]

Early March storm complex

See main article: Early-March 2023 North American storm complex. On March 1, the snowstorm in Arizona led to many pileups, and several roads such as I-40, I-17, and US 93 closed.[94] In addition, I-80 closed from Applegate, California to the Nevada state line.[95] In Nevada, portions of US 93, I-11 and I-15 were shut down as well, as well as several state highways.[96] Joshua Tree National Park temporarily closed due to the inclement weather, and the San Bernardino National Forest shut down for two weeks.[97] [98] Numerous other national parks had partial closures.[99] A supermarket in Crestline, California collapsed due to the snow.[100] One person was killed due to the storm in California. On March 3, snow led to many snow emergencies in the Albany, New York metropolitan area and near Pittsfield, Massachusetts.[101] Ultimately, 7.8inches of snow fell in Albany.[102] 72,700 customers in eastern New York lost power due to the winter storm.[103] On the night of March 3, WestJet cancelled all flights out of Toronto Pearson Airport due to the snow.[104] The snowstorm also shut down Detroit Metro Airport on the night of March 3.[105] The Maine Turnpike had a speed restriction as a result of the storm.[106]

Mid-March nor’easter

Rsi:3.635
Lowest Pressure:980
Duration:March 12 - 15, 2023
Fatalities:0
Damage:$215 million (2023 USD) [107]

Before the storm, Jon Palmer of the National Weather Service office in Gray, Maine stated that the precipitation might cause significant power disruptions that last for over 48 hours,[108] and Kathy Hochul, governor of New York, declared a state of emergency.[109] Cornell University shut down on March 14 in preparation for the snow,[110] and in Connecticut governor Ned Lamont banned all tractor trailers on Interstate 84 at 6am on March 14 in preparation for the storm.[111] During the storm, over 250,000 customers lost power,[108] and low visibility lead to over 200 car crashes in New England, as well as a temporary shutdown of Interstate 93.[112] Snow and ice also resulted in the Piscataqua River Bridge being shut down for around an hour.[113] NaNinches of snow fell in Southern Vermont, the Adirondacks, and the Monadnock Region of Southwestern New Hampshire. Larger population centers along the New England coastline were mostly spared from the heaviest snow amounts, but minor wind damage and coastal flooding was still reported in and around Boston.[114] A plane skidded off the runway at Syracuse Hancock Airport.[115] Farther south, the nor’easter forced a ground stop at LaGuardia Airport.[116] Up to 4.12inches of rain fell in Higganum, Connecticut[117] but very little snow fell close to the coast, with Central Park only receiving a trace of snow, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airport receiving just 0.1inches of snow, and Newark, New Jersey recording 0.4inches of snow, with up to 2.2inches of snow in parts of Long Island.[118]

Early April blizzard

A major blizzard struck the Great Plains in early April 2023. In preparation for the storm, blizzard warnings were issued for over 800miles, from Wyoming to Minnesota.[119] The snowstorm in Casper, Wyoming resulted in them setting both a one-day and two day record for snowfall, at 26.7inches and 37.4inches. Atlantic City, Wyoming recorded 48.8inches.[120] Kenora, Ontario recorded 27.2cm (10.7inches) of snow.[121] As a result of the storm, parts of Interstate 29, Interstate 90 and Interstate 94 was closed due to the storm, and both Fargo and Grand Forks, North Dakota had record deep snowpack for so late in the spring.[122] Two people were killed in the winter storm due to a car crash on icy roads in Ward County, North Dakota.[123] Blowing snow in southern Manitoba resulted in several highways shutting down as well.[124] Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park closed due to the snow.[125] In addition, Salt Lake City set a record cold high after the storm, at only 33F.[126] As a result of the snow, as well as forecasted high temperatures of 34F, the Minnesota Twins postponed their home opener by a day.[127] Further east, a severe ice storm struck Quebec, resulting in a fatality in Montreal and over a million customers losing power.[128] In addition to winter weather impacts, the system also spawned a severe weather and tornado outbreak that affected the Midwestern United States, Mississippi Valley, and Great Lakes. A total of 27 tornadoes were confirmed along with five fatalities.[129]

Early May winter storm

A record breaking winter storm affected the Upper Peninsula of Michigan from May 1 to 2. The city of Marquette, Michigan received 26.2inches of snow, which made the city record their snowiest May on record. 19.8inches of that total fell on May 1, which became the snowiest day in May for the city.[130] Over ten thousand customers in the Upper Peninsula lost power.[131] Further south, Green Bay, Wisconsin recorded 2.2inches of snow.[132] West Virginia set a monthly snowfall record with Davis receiving 20.3inches of snow.[133] Further north, Pittsburgh had a record cold high on May 2 due to the system, at 44F.[134]

Records

Eastern United States

Due to unfavorable storm tracks,[135] the Eastern United States received little snowfall. For the first time in history, Charlotte, North Carolina did not even record a trace of snow.[136] New York City also recorded its least snowy winter with just 2.3inches of snow, as well as their second warmest winter and warmest January on record.[137] The record warm January contributed to the first snowfall occurring on February 1, the latest first date for snowfall on record.[138] The season also became the least snowy on record at Baltimore, Atlantic City, Bridgeport, Oswego and Elkins, as well as tying for the second least snowy at Philadelphia, becoming the third least snowy in Washington DC and fourth least snowy in Boston.[139] [140] [141] In addition to the lack of snow, it was also one of the warmest winters on record, with Massachusetts tying for their warmest winter at an average temperature of 33.7F, with Tupelo, Mississippi also recording their warmest winter.[142] [143] Pittsburgh recorded their least snowy February at only 0.2inches of snow, with seasonal snowfall being well below normal.[144] Despite that, Buffalo, New York recorded its fifth snowiest winter on record with 132.8inches of snow falling, mainly due to lake effect snowstorms in November and December 2022.[145] In addition, Mount Washington recorded their snowiest June on record.[146]

Midwestern United States

The city of Duluth, Minnesota experienced their snowiest winter, with 138.3inches of snow as of April 20,[147] while Minneapolis recorded their third snowiest winter.[148] The city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota had their second snowiest January in history, as well as their snowiest 24 hour period in January between the 2nd and 3rd, and their fourth wettest January.[149] 2023 also became the wettest first quarter in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Rochester, Minnesota and Saint Cloud, Minnesota, with the state of Wisconsin recording their third wettest start of the year.[150]

Western United States

The same pattern that contributed to little snow in the east helped give major snow to the Western US. The city of Flagstaff, Arizona recorded their third snowiest January on record.[151] The winter also became the second snowiest at the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab,[152] which also made it the second deepest snowpack in California history.[153] This also helped produce copious amounts of rain in areas too warm for snow, with Hanford, California recording their wettest day on record on February 24,[154] and San Francisco recorded their third wettest winter on record.[155] In addition, the first quarter of 2023 became the coldest on record for Lander, Wyoming.[150] Near-record snow at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park resulted in the opening date being delayed to June 2.[156]

See also

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  38. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-11-17/lake-erie-s-warmth-fuels-buffalo-s-potential-record-snow?leadSource=uverify%20wall Lake Erie’s Warmth Fuels Buffalo’s Potential Record Snow
  39. https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/blizzard-winter-storm-northern-plains-photos-video Crippling blizzard brings whiteout conditions as major winter storm barrels through northern Plains
  40. https://listen.sdpb.org/2022-12-15/most-of-south-dakota-remains-under-no-travel-advisory-thursday Parts of I-29, I-90 remain closed until Friday amid massive no travel advisory
  41. https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/blizzard-halts-travel-leaving-hundreds-stranded-across-the-northern-plains/1386021 Blizzard halts travel, leaving hundreds stranded across the northern Plains
  42. https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/penn-state-cancels-activities-reschedules-final-exams-due-to-winter-storm/article_984bfc4a-7c05-11ed-98d2-f35769328dc4.html Penn State cancels activities, reschedules final exams due to winter storm
  43. https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/northeast-snow-ice-increase-chance-of-white-christmas/1386737 Snow, ice clog roads and lead to accidents across Northeast
  44. https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/winter-storm-northeast-snowstorm-ice-threat Disruptive ice, then heavy snow for Northeast as coast-to-coast winter storm bids adieu
  45. Web site: Downey . K. C. . 2022-12-19 . NH snow totals: What did you get in your community? . 2022-12-19 . WMUR . en.
  46. News: Associated Press . 2022-12-18 . Heavy snow has left thousands without power in New England and New York . en . NPR . 2022-12-19.
  47. Web site: Bomb Cyclone Packs High Winds, Snow, Blizzard Weather.com . 2022-12-23 . The Weather Channel . en-US.
  48. Web site: NEXT Weather Alert: Dangerous cold, blizzard conditions before Christmas . . 21 December 2022 .
  49. https://www.9news.com/article/weather/weather-colorado/denver-record-cold-2022/73-61ef19e7-f4cc-445c-a092-1018f35cccc1 Denver records coldest temperature since 1990
  50. https://www.9news.com/article/weather/weather-colorado/snow-totals-colorado/73-715a4620-fbe5-4c46-80d9-c484f71c0f41 Snow totals: Here's how much fell across Colorado
  51. https://twitter.com/nwsboulder/status/1605941779055972352?s=46&t=vNaMv_sDE76ZKqC1ms5TWg ⬇DIA briefly dropped to -20F this morning, just shy of meeting the monthly record set in 1990. With temperatures recently trending "warmer", there's a good chance this will be the final low temperature. #COwx
  52. https://kdvr.com/weather/wx-news/denver-airport-sees-record-breaking-temperature-drop/ Denver airport sees record-breaking temperature drop
  53. https://www.foxnews.com/us/temperature-wyoming-drops-40-degrees-half-hour-wind-chills-freeze-us-break-records.amp Temperature in Wyoming drops 40 degrees in a half hour as wind chills freeze US, break records
  54. https://trib.com/news/local/casper/record-low-casper-temp-plunged-to-minus-42-overnight/article_0206561c-8214-11ed-8de3-63d2896bc5a7.html Record low: Casper temp plunged to minus 42 overnight
  55. https://twitter.com/NWSGlasgow/status/1605665574884777984 The coldest wind chill so far today has been near Malta with a value of -72°F late this morning. Stay warm out there on this first day of Winter! #mtwx
  56. https://www.kmbc.com/amp/article/kansas-city-Missouri-weather-forecast-winter-storm-snow-live-blog/42316159 Low visibility, slick conditions will remain even after snow stops
  57. https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/22/weather/winter-storm-temperature-drops/index.html A 47-degree drop in Denver in 2 hours. Here are some of the other dramatic temperature changes
  58. https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/snowfall-totals-in-eastern-iowa-from-pre-christmas-winter-storm Snowfall totals in eastern Iowa from pre-Christmas winter storm
  59. https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/everything-hurts-in-your-lungs-bitter-blast-of-cold-air-to-impact-most-of-the-country-into-next-week Record-breaking cold, life-threatening wind chills plunge 150 million Americans into deep freeze
  60. Web site: Duke. Adam. January 3, 2023. Blizzard of '22: Two more confirmed storm-related deaths bring total in WNY to 42. www.wivb.com. January 5, 2023.
  61. News: January 9, 2023 . Biden declares emergency for California due to winter storms . en . . January 9, 2023.
  62. Web site: Jones . Hannah . Davies • • . Samantha . 31 January 2023 . Crashes, Traffic Issues on Icy Roads Across North Texas Amid Winter Storm . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230202034727/https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/traffic/crashes-traffic-issues-on-icy-roads-across-north-texas-amid-winter-storm/3182373/ . 2023-02-02 . 2023-01-31 . NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth . en-US.
  63. Web site: Deadly ice storm cripples Texas with worst yet to come for South . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230202034731/https://news.yahoo.com/crippling-ice-storm-turns-deadly-145046936.html . 2023-02-02 . 2023-01-31 . news.yahoo.com . en-US.
  64. Web site: January 31, 2023 . IH-10 eastbound lane closed after multi-vehicle pileup crash in Jeff Davis County . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230202034749/https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ih-10-eastbound-lane-closed-after-multi-vehicle-pileup-crash-in-jeff-davis-county/513-10f6dde4-6f5b-4e11-8aa9-a3d1f3978bd1 . 2023-02-02 . 2023-01-31 . newswest9.com . en-US.
  65. Web site: Ramirez Jr. . Domingo . January 31, 2023 . Don't drive on icy North Texas roads Tuesday, Wednesday; 1 dead in Arlington because of weather . Fort Worth-Star Telegram.
  66. Web site: U.S. States and Areas Storm Event Database: January 31-February 2 . 17 May 2023 . National Centers for Environmental Information.
  67. News: Ice storm crippling Texas, Mid-South as death toll, power outages climb . en-US . Washington Post . 2023-02-02 . 0190-8286.
  68. https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2023/01/ice-thunder-sleet-and-cancellations-as-north-texas-heads-into-day-2-of-winter-weather/ Ice, Thunder Sleet, and Cancellations as North Texas Settles Into Winter Weather
  69. Web site: Bacon . John . Seipp . Skye . Pitofsky . Marina . 250,000 without power in Texas, 1,800 flights canceled, at least 6 dead as winter storm sweeps US: Live updates . February 1, 2023 . February 1, 2023 . . en-US.
  70. Web site: February 2023 . More than 1,500 flights canceled as fatal ice storm sweeps the South . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230201005038/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nearly-1000-flights-canceled-dangerous-ice-storm-sweeps-southern-us-rcna68321 . 2023-02-01 . 2023-02-01 . NBC News . en.
  71. Web site: 4 February 2023 . Gov. Greg Abbott issues ice storm disaster declaration for some Texas counties .
  72. https://www.weather.gov/aly/February_3-4_2023_Arctic_Cold February 3-4, 2023 Arctic Cold
  73. https://abcnews.go.com/US/dangerous-possibly-record-breaking-freeze-heading-northeast-expect/story?id=96851205 25 million under wind chill alerts as record-breaking cold temperatures hit Northeast
  74. https://www.wcvb.com/article/dangerous-cold-feb-4-2023-boston-massachusetts-weather/42712533 Record lows set on Friday, Saturday as bitter cold blankets region
  75. News: Brutal Cold Sweeps Across New York and New England. Jenna. Russell. The New York Times . February 4, 2023. NYTimes.com.
  76. Web site: Polar vortex arrives in New England, setting some new temperature records. February 4, 2023. newscentermaine.com.
  77. Web site: BREAKING: Wind chill drops to -104°F (-76°C) at Mount Washington in New Hampshire, lowest ever recorded in the U.S. . Twitter . BNO News . 3 February 2023.
  78. News: Mount Washington wind chill: New Hampshire summit fell to minus 108 F, likely lowest recorded . February 4, 2023 . USA Today . February 4, 2023.
  79. https://www.fox61.com/article/weather/severe-weather/record-breaking-frigid-temperatures-connecticut-in-deep-freeze/520-826814e6-ae14-4eb2-9293-8cf0e309b5ad Frigid sub-zero temperatures in Connecticut break records
  80. https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/arctic-blast-led-to-rare-weather-phenomenon-over-a-vermont-lake/1479118 Arctic blast led to rare weather phenomenon over a Vermont lake
  81. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/brutal-cold-seizes-northeast-us-shattering-record-lows-2023-02-04/ Brutal cold seizes northeast U.S., shattering record lows
  82. https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/stories/whiteface-may-see-record-cold-tonight Whiteface sees record cold temps
  83. https://indianexpress.com/article/world/at-least-1-killed-brutal-cold-blast-new-york-and-new-england-8424802/ At least 1 is killed in brutal cold blast across New York and New England
  84. https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/cold-weather-power-outages/2963301/ Tens of Thousands Without Power as Deep Freeze Hits New England
  85. News: Delays, cancellations rack up at Logan Airport during bitter cold temperatures . April 9, 2023 . CBS Boston . February 4, 2023.
  86. https://patch.com/new-york/northfork/frigid-li-wind-chills-20-sparks-urgent-hypothermia-warning Frigid LI Wind Chills Of Up To -20 Sparks Urgent Hypothermia Warning
  87. https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/newyork/live-updates/red-alert-preparing-your-car-home-and-more-for-dangerous-cold/# Red Alert: Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills sweep Tri-State Area
  88. https://pix11.com/weather/nyc-forecast-temps-to-climb-heading-into-new-week/ NYC forecast: temps to climb heading into new week
  89. https://www.nj.com/weather/2023/02/nj-weather-brutal-arctic-blast-hits-state-with-record-breaking-cold.html N.J. weather: Brutal Arctic blast hits state with record-breaking cold
  90. Web site: Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters . National Centers for Environmental Information . 9 May 2023.
  91. Web site: Winter Storm Olive: Snow, Ice Knock Out Power Weather.com . 2023-02-23 . The Weather Channel . en-US.
  92. Web site: Shackelford . Aya Elamroussi,Rob . 2023-02-21 . Winter storm set to impact millions stretching from the West Coast all the way to Maine this week . 2023-02-22 . CNN . en.
  93. Web site: Sutton . Elizabeth Wolfe,Rob Shackelford,Joe . 2023-02-23 . More than 900,000 power outages reported in cross-country winter storms, with more snow, icing and blizzard conditions ahead . 2023-02-23 . CNN . en.
  94. https://weather.com/news/news/2023-03-02-winter-storm-arizona-interstates-highways-closed-drivers-stranded Winter Storm Strands Dozens On Arizona Highways
  95. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-01/major-highways-and-roads-still-closed-in-lake-tahoe-due-to-blizzard-conditions Blizzard conditions close major highways and roads in Lake Tahoe area, trigger avalanche
  96. https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/weather/rare-march-snowstorm-blankets-parts-of-las-vegas-region-2736500/ Rare March snowstorm blankets parts of Las Vegas region
  97. https://abc7.com/san-bernardino-national-forest-closed-snow-damaged-roads/12909300/ Highways into the San Bernardino Mountains are closed as residents run out of supplies, patience
  98. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-blanketed-snow-parts-us-face-threat-intense-tornadoes-rcna73030 California blanketed in snow as parts of the U.S. face threat of 'intense' tornadoes
  99. https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/travel/article/yosemite-national-park-closed-snow/index.html Deep snow closes Yosemite and other California parks
  100. https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/crestline-market-roof-collapses-from-snow-lake-arrowhead-market-red-tagged/ Crestline market roof collapses from snow; Lake Arrowhead market red-tagged
  101. https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/snow-emergencies-for-march-3-4-storm Snow emergencies for March's first weekend storm
  102. https://cbs6albany.com/weather/weather-extra/march-2023-not-cold-but-it-was-snowy-capital-region March 2023 - Not Cold, But It Was Snowy - Here's the Wrap
  103. https://www.nationalgridus.com/News/2023/03/National-Grid-Crews-Responding-to-Damage,-Outages-After-Heavy,-Wet-Snow-Disrupts-Service-to-Customers-in-Eastern-New-York-/ National Grid Crews Responding to Damage, Outages After Heavy, Wet Snow Disrupts Service to Customers in Eastern New York
  104. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/westjet-cancels-all-friday-night-flights-toronto-airport-due-winter-storm-2023-03-03/ WestJet cancels all Friday night flights at Toronto airport due to winter storm
  105. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-metro-airport-closes-due-to-winter-storm Detroit Metro Airport temporarily closes due to winter storm
  106. https://www.wmtw.com/article/speed-maine-turnpike-lowered-snow/43158472 Speed on Maine Turnpike lowered as snow begins to fall
  107. https://www.aon.com/getmedia/760ea02e-ce76-4348-800a-cb8d99ca2a8f/20230720-1h-2023-global-cat-recap.pdf Global Catastrophe Recap First Half of 2023
  108. Web site: Storms cause havoc on U.S. coasts as nor'easter bears down on New England. March 14, 2023. Boise State Public Radio.
  109. Web site: New York Gov. Hochul declares state of emergency and mobilizes National Guard ahead of storm. Greg. Wehner. March 13, 2023. Fox News.
  110. https://www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/cornell-university-will-close-tuesday-march-14-due-to-the-approaching-winter-storm/article_34a9c56a-c1f5-11ed-b658-b3629fdbd6fe.html Cornell University will close Tuesday, March 14 due to the approaching winter storm
  111. https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Press-Releases/2023/03-2023/Governor-Lamont-Implements-Ban-on-All-Tandem-and-Empty-Tractor-Trailers-on-I84 Governor Lamont Implements Ban on All Tandem and Empty Tractor Trailers on I-84 Beginning 6AM Tuesday Due to Winter Storm
  112. https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/slick-road-conditions-low-visibility-reported-on-new-england-highways/2995686/ Slick Road Conditions Lead to 200+ Crashes in New England, Temporary I-93 Shutdown in NH
  113. https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/ap-top-news/2023/03/14/multi-day-winter-storm-bringing-heavy-wet-snow-to-northeast Late-winter storm pummels Northeast with heavy, wet snow
  114. Web site: New York power outage tracker: Over 30,000 outages reported as nor'easter blows through. USA Today.
  115. Web site: Plane full of passengers goes off taxiway at Syracuse Airport . 14 March 2023 .
  116. News: 1,500 Flights Delayed As Nor'easter Slams New York And Boston . March 25, 2023 . . March 14, 2023.
  117. Web site: Text Products for PNS Issued by OKX .
  118. https://abc7ny.com/how-much-snow-new-york-totals-snowfall-total/12952513/ How much snow fell in New York City, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
  119. https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/midwest-plains-blizzard-april-2023 April blizzard dumps feet of snow in Plains, Upper Midwest
  120. https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/04/06/casper-sets-one-day-and-two-day-snowfall-record-and-theres-still-time-to-break-all-time-snow-amount/ Casper Sets One-Day and Two-Day Snowfall Record And There's Still Time To Break All-Time Snow Amount
  121. https://kenoraonline.com/articles/kenora-sets-snowfall-record-for-april-5th Kenora sets snowfall record for April 5th
  122. https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2023-03-31-snow-wind-blizzard-early-april-storm Blizzard Dumps Over A Foot Of Snow From Utah to Minnesota; Record Snowstorm In Casper, Wyoming
  123. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2023/04/04/icy-roads-factor-deadly-rollover-crash-ward-county/ Icy roads a factor in deadly rollover crash in Ward County
  124. https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/dangerous-conditions-blowing-snow-prompt-highway-closures-in-manitoba-1.6343809 Dangerous conditions, blowing snow prompt highway closures in Manitoba
  125. https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/south-dakota-sees-widespread-closures-travel-advisories-due-to-winter-storm/article_fb756b8f-7254-5182-ac02-1b0e45b4f7a6.html
  126. https://www.abc4.com/weather/april-snowstorm-exits-utah-leaving-behind-big-totals/ April snowstorm exits Utah leaving behind big totals
  127. https://www.gowatertown.net/minnesota-twins-reschedule-home-opener-lose-first-game-of-season-to-marlins/ Minnesota Twins reschedule home opener; lose first game of season to Marlins
  128. News: LaPierre . Matthew . Morris . Erika . 1 dead, hundreds of thousands still without power after Quebec ice storm . December 1, 2023 . CBC . April 6, 2023.
  129. Web site: Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters . National Centers for Environmental Information . 9 May 2023.
  130. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/michigan/2023/05/03/snowstorm-shatters-may-weather-records-in-michigans-upper-peninsula/ Snowstorm shatters May records in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
  131. https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/michigan-dangerous-conditions-record-breaking-snow Parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula see snowiest May day on record
  132. https://www.wbay.com/2023/05/01/it-snows-may/ May 1st brings back Wisconsin’s winter wonderland
  133. https://www.wdtv.com/2023/05/04/davis-sets-all-time-record-may-snowfall/ Davis sets all time record for May snowfall
  134. https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-forecasts/mother-nature-to-do-an-about-face-as-warmth-returns-to-midwest-northeast/1522741 Mother Nature to do an about-face as warmth returns to Midwest, Northeast
  135. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/04/12/us/snow-winter-2023.html Why the West Got Buried in Snow, While the East Got Little
  136. https://www.qcnews.com/news/local-news/say-it-aint-snow-no-snow-recorded-in-charlotte-for-the-first-time-on-record/ Say it ain’t snow: No snow recorded in Charlotte for the first time on record
  137. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/24/upshot/new-york-snow-weather.html Could This Be New York City’s Least Snowy Winter in Recorded History?
  138. https://abc7ny.com/snow-nyc-weather-winter-storm/14026809/ Could there be snow in November?
  139. https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/04/10/record-low-snow-midatlantic-northeast/ Inside a historically snowless winter in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast
  140. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/weather/2023/04/30/oswego-sees-its-least-snowy-season-on-record Oswego sets the record for the least snowy winter season
  141. News: N.J. weather: New winter low-snow record set in Atlantic City area, with Newark close behind . June 14, 2023 . . March 1, 2023.
  142. https://www.wamc.org/news/2023-03-10/winter-in-massachusetts-is-again-one-for-the-record-books The meteorological winter of 2022-2023 was tied with 2015-16 for warmest on record
  143. https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/06/weather/cold-snap-march-wxn/index.html After a record warm February, winter cold is returning
  144. https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-february-2023-least-snowiest-temperatures/ This month was Pittsburgh's least snowiest February on record
  145. https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/buffalo/this-year-is-now-the-fifth-snowiest-winter-in-buffalo-history/ This year is now the fifth-snowiest winter in Buffalo history
  146. https://www.necn.com/news/local/mt-washington-records-snowiest-june-in-history/2994721/?amp=1 Mt. Washington records snowiest June in history
  147. https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/duluth-minnesota-breaks-record-snow-winter Minnesota city breaks record for snowiest winter
  148. https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/live-updates/next-weather-alert-rain-and-some-thunder-friday-with-heavy-snow-in-evening/ NEXT Weather: Overnight snow puts this winter into top 3 snowiest on record
  149. https://www.siouxfallslive.com/news/sioux-falls/january-was-second-snowiest-in-sioux-falls-weather-history January was second-snowiest in Sioux Falls weather history
  150. https://weather.com/news/climate/news/2023-04-10-january-march-us-noaa-recap First Three Months Of 2023 Were Record-Warm From New York City To Florida, NOAA Says
  151. https://snowbrains.com/flagstaff-az-just-had-its-third-snowiest-january-ever/ Flagstaff, AZ, Just Had Its 3rd Snowiest January Ever
  152. https://www.kron4.com/news/california/2023-is-2nd-snowiest-winter-recorded-in-sierra-nevada-mountains/ 2023 is 2nd-snowiest winter recorded in Sierra Nevada mountains
  153. https://ktla.com/news/california/california-surpasses-all-time-snowpack-record/ California might surpass all-time snowpack record
  154. https://www.wunderground.com/article/storms/winter/news/2023-02-22-california-snow-blizzard-warning-heavy-rain-cold Winter Storm Piper Prompted Rare Blizzard Warnings In S. California; Flash Flooding To L.A. Basin
  155. https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2023/03/30/third-wettest-san-francisco-winter-record-rain San Francisco sees third wettest winter ever
  156. https://apnews.com/article/grand-canyon-north-rim-opening-delay-84d3aeb7120a5eb560039ac393051def Grand Canyon delays opening of North Rim due to snowfall