Winter Weather — Murray, Oklahoma

2008-01-03 · Murray, Oklahoma

Event narrative

A light coating of ice caused a one vehicle accident near mile marker 47 on Interstate 35. One injury was reported, as well as one fatality. Monetary damages were estimated.

Wider weather episode

Light precipitation developed over parts of northern Texas before sunrise on the 3rd and moved through parts of southern Oklahoma. The precipitation moved over surface temperatures that were in the upper 20s and lower 30s, which caused it to freeze on contact. Precipitation coverage was not widespread, but enough ice accumulated on roadways that caused numerous traffic accidents. Unfortunately three fatalities were reported, as well as numerous injuries. Monetary damages were estimated.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 78334. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.