Winter Weather — Cotton, Oklahoma

2008-12-16 · Cotton, Oklahoma

Event narrative

Numerous accidents were reported due to icy roadways. One accident occurred at 7:30 AM on U.S. Highway 277 near Walters. One fatality and two minor injuries were reported. No estimate of monetary damages was available.

Wider weather episode

Light wintry precipitation developed early on the 15th as moist air overspread cold surface temperatures. Very light freezing rain, sleet, and snow were reported across the area, and this quickly translated into travel problems. Numerous accidents were reported, several with injuries and even fatalities.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 147895. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.