Eastern Preston storm history

Widespread snowfall, generally exceeding advisory criteria but falling short of warning criteria, fell across the county with amounts around 3-6 inches and the highest total of 5.9 inches reported by the public 4 miles northeast of Rowlesburg.

Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 10-12 inches was reported with the highest total of 15 inches near Terra Alta.

Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 10-12 inches was reported with the highest total of 15 inches near Terra Alta.

The coldest conditions were noted during the morning of the 22nd. Temperatures dropped as low as -11F.

A range of 8 to 12 inches was reported, with Terra Alta being on the higher end of the range.

Two to four inches fell in the area.

Five inches of snow was reported east of Bruceton Mills, near the Maryland border. Two inches fell in the southeast corner of the county.

The high total of 10.5 inches was reported 8 miles ESE of Rowlesburg.

The high total of 10.5 inches was reported 8 miles ESE of Rowlesburg.

A total of 6 inches was reported in two seperate reports east of Brandonville.

A total of 2.4 inches of snow was reported in the southeast corner of Preston County, 7 miles north of Thomas. An inch fell southeast of Bruceton Mills.

A few reports of 4 to 9 inches were received, but the high total of 13 inches was seen at Terra Alta.

After some expansion in Extreme Drought (D3) conditions during the first week of November, improvement to Severe Drought (D2) was realized by November 26th.

Extreme Drought (D3) conditions continued through the county during the month of October.

Extreme Drought (D3) conditions continued through much of the month.

Severe Drought (D2) conditions continued through the month of August with further expansion across the county.

Severe Drought conditions expanded to portions of the county and continued through the end of the month.

Wind gusts of up to 51 MPH were reported from a sensor at Afton. A downed tree was also reported at Mountain View.

Wind gusts of up to 53 MPH were measured at Afton.

A total of 1.5 to 2.5 inches fell at a few locations in eastern Preston County.

An average of 3 inches of snow fell in eastern Preston county.

A range of 4 to 6 inches of snow fell in eastern Preston County.

A range of 2 to 4 inches of snow fell in eastern Preston County the evening of February 12th to early morning hours of February 13th.

Several reports of a foot or more of snow were received. The high total of 16 inches occurred at Amblersburg.

A total of 4 to 5.5 inches of snow fell, with the highest total reported 7 miles north of Thomas.

A total of 5.2 inches was reported near Terra Alta, with other nearby reports of 1 to 3 inches.

Trees were reported to be downed in the vicinity of Pleasant Valley and Hopemont.

Several trees were reported down across the county.

Four inches of snow fell at Rodemer, with 2.5 inches at Hazelton. Freezing rain also resulted in a tenth of an inch of ice accretion near Albright, with a trace of icing at Hazelton.

Reports of 2 to 2.5 inches of snow were received from near Bruceton Mills and Terra Alta.

Convective snow showers the evening of December 18th caused 3 to 6 inches of snow in portions of the ridges of northern WV.

Snowfall totals within the rides of eastern Preston county ranged from 2-3 inches during the early hours of December 11th.

Snowfall totals ranged between 1 to 2.2 inches of snow early December 6th with a passing disturbance.

One to two inches fell, with the higher total reported near Bruceton Mills.

Snow of varying intensity occurred between the 1st and the 4th. The highest reported snow depth was 6 inches near Terra Alta on the 3rd. Reporting inconsistencies prevented getting a reliable snowfall total over the multi-day period, although the rate of snow accumulation likely …

An observer near Terra Alta reported a total of 7.1 inches for the event. Four inches was the total 7 miles north of Thomas.

A total of 1 to 1.5 inches was reported in the Terra Alta area.

Widespread downed trees and power lines were reported. Reported concentrations include along Glade Farm Road and Hazleton Road near Hazleton, and near Aurora, where a large number of pine trees were downed along with power lines. A more isolated incident of a downed tree on West …

A total of 4.7 inches was reported at Terra Alta.

Terra Alta received a total of 5.3 inches of snow.

Dangerous wind chills accompanied a low pressure system on December 23th. Lowest wind chill values occurred early afternoon on December 23rd, temperatures were below zero and gusts were 30 to 35mph. Minimum wind chill values across the ridges of northern WV were near -35F.

A flash freeze created hazardous travel early Friday, December 23th, with a strong cold front. Temperatures dropped from the mid-40s to the single digits in a few hours. Precipitation started as rain and quickly switched to snow with the passage of the front. Less than an inch of…

High wind gusts accompanied a strong low pressure system on December 23rd and continue into December 24th. Measured wind gusts across northern WV ranged between 50 to 60mph, sustain winds exceed 30mph. Isolated power outages occurred.

A quarter to a half inch of ice was reported in the ridges of Preston County during the morning and early afternoon of December 15th. Highest report was in Terra Alta, WV.

Up to three inches of snow fell across eastern Preston County between the afternoon of April 18th to the morning of April 19th.

Six to eight inches of snow fell over the 24 hour period, with reports coming from near Terra Alta and seven miles north of Thomas.

A general range of 6 to 10 inches of snow was reported. The highest total fell near Terra Alta.

An average of 4 inches of snow fell across eastern Preston County during the overnight/early morning hours of February 13th to February 14th.

A total of 4.6 inches accumulated near Terra Alta, while 2.5 inches of snow was reported 7 miles north of Thomas.

A total of 4.6 inches accumulated near Terra Alta, while 2.5 inches of snow was reported 7 miles north of Thomas.