Review: March 6, 2003 snowstorm
On the 5th, the National Weather Service predicted up to 10″ of snow; the same day, was wet and mild. A southwesterly wind kept temperatures above freezing. That wet weather ended by the early evening. The night was calm, and nothing of note happened… Until the next morning. Around 8:30 AM, the snow began, it was light at first, but then it began to intensify. The snow itself stuck really quick, turning streets into bumper cart arenas. Roads were sanded and salted but the snow kept coming down, making work hard and slow.
Throughout the day, it kept slacking and at the same time strengthening. The wind was out of the northeast, sustained at 35 mph. There was no damage along the waterfront to speak of, and any flooding, was in the creeks. School was canceled. and, as usual sledding places were filled to the brim.
The snow ended a little bit after 8 PM on the 6th. Overall, it was a good haul of snow. At Chicken Hill, we managed to receive 9″, while the airport recorded 8.5″ Our highest wind gust was 39 mph.
SNE totals
storm at peak
Stats:
Accumulation: 8.5″ Forecast: 10″
Wind: 35 mph Unofficial: 39 mph
Damage: none
