Winter Storm — Dyer, Tennessee

2012-12-25 to 2012-12-26 · Dyer, Tennessee

Event narrative

Snow accumulations of three inches fell across Dyer County. One fatality occurred from a car accident.

Wider weather episode

A powerful upper level low pressure system tracked across the Mid-South into the Ohio Valley the night of December 25th, 2012 into the morning of December 26th, 2012. The system brought snow and gusty winds to much of West Tennessee. Snow accumulations ranged from one to four inches across extreme West Tennessee, mainly northwest of a Bartlett to Martin, Tennessee line. The gusty winds knocked down trees and power lines. Roads were hazardous and a few accidents occurred as a result. One fatality occurred from icy roads.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 425122. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.