Washington County storm history

The Akron Airport recorded a wind gust to 89 mph. Additional observation in Washington county reported wind gusts of 55 to 75 mph.

Winds across Washington County reached 50 to 60 mph including a 60 mph at the ASOS in Akron.

The peak wind speed at the Akron airport reach 58 degrees. Given the limited observations and the strong near by winds, is reasonable wind topped 58 mph across a good part of Washington Country.

Wind chills of -15 to -25. The coldest occurring during the morning hours of the 18th.

Wind chill readings dropped to -15 to -25.

Snowfall amounts ranged from 5 inches across northern parts of the county to up to 12 inches over southern Washington County through the morning of November 7th. Due to the snow and blowing snow roads across southern Washington County were closed including Highway 36. Here are a …

Snowfall amounts ranged from 5 inches across northern parts of the county to up to 12 inches over southern Washington County through the morning of November 7th. Due to the snow and blowing snow roads across southern Washington County were closed including Highway 36. Here are a …

A 61 mph wind gust at the Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) in Akron. A 60 mph wind gust at a weather station (EW7755) in Akron.

Here are the strongest wind gusts: Akron 74, 72, and 69 MPH, with the strongest gust occurring 0955 MST on 4-7. I-76 Merino exit 63 MPH, 1 NW Akron 62 MPH.

Snowfall amounts of up to 2 inches were observed.

A spotter measured 7.0 inches of snowfall, 5.7 miles west of Otis.

The wind chill temperature dropped to -39F at the Akron-Washington County Airport. The low temperature dropped to -19F on the morning of the 16th.

Storm totals ranged from 3 to 5 inches. Numerous roads and highways were closed.

A peak wind gust to 64 mph occurred at Akron.

Storm totals included: 7 inches in Anton, 6 inches in Platner, 4.5 inches, 6 miles north of Last Chance and 4 inches in Cope.

During the morning hours on the 23rd, wind chill temperatures ranged from -25F to -35F.

Storm totals ranged from 2 to 5 inches.

Storm totals included: 10 inches in Cope, 9.4 inches in Platner, and 5.3 inches north of Hyde.

Storm totals ranged from 3 to 8 inches, highest near the southern border of the county.

Wind chill temperatures ranged from -35F to -49F.

Whiteout conditions with impassable roadways due from blowing and drifting snow. Peak wind gusts up to 62 mph, with storm totals of 4 to 12 inches.

Gusty winds produced areas of blowing and drifting snow through the rest of the week. As a result, several roadways remained closed.

Peak winds included a gust to 68 mph at Akron. Blowing dust reduced the visibility to less than 100 feet near Lone Tree.

A peak wind gust to 62 mph was observed at Akron-Regional Plains Airport.

A peak winds included: 86 mph, 6 miles northeast of Otis; 71 mph at Colorado Plains Regional Airport in Akron, and 58 mph, 3 miles east of Union.

Peak wind gusts included 66 mph, 3 miles east of Union, and 59 mph at Akron-Colorado Plains Regional Airport.

A peak wind gust to 63 mph was recorded at Colorado Plains Regional Airport near Akron.

Peak wind gusts included 69 mph at Akron Municipal Airport.

A peak wind gust to 58 mph was observed 3 miles east of Union.

Storm totals ranged from 3 to 6 inches.

Storm totals ranged from 2 to 4 inches.

Peak wind gusts included 78 mph in Akron and 69 mph near Union.

Severe to extreme drought classification (D2/D3) through the month of December.

Severe to extreme drought classification (D2/D3) through the month of November.

Storm totals included 13 inches near Woodlin School.

Peak wind gusts included 66 mph at Akron-Washington County Airport and 60 mph in Burdett.

A peak wind gust to 69 mph was measured at Akron-Washington County Municipal Airport.

Peak wind gusts included 69 mph at Akron-Washington County Airport.

Storm totals generally ranged from 3 to 6 inches.

Peak wind gusts included 68 mph at Akron-Washington County Airport.

Peak wind gusts included: 64 mph at Akron and 58 mph, 7 miles south-southwest of Burdett.

Strong winds blew the roof off a barn near Platner.

A peak wind gust to 47 mph was measured at Colorado Plains Regional Airport in Akron. Storm totals ranged from 2 to 4 inches, and combined with the strong wind to produce near zero visibility.

The storm system produced up to 4 inches of snowfall. Peak wind gusts ranging from 55 to 63 mph caused blowing and drifting snow along with whiteout conditions.