Storm System
January 21-23 1999

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The following observations are from CASI Member Barry Hile of Chambersburg PA:

Winter Storm Event #5-1999

The 5th winter storm event began 21 Jan 1999 at 1200 hrs. and continued until 1000 hrs 24 Jan 1999. 21 Jan 1999 began with heavy fog and off and on rain showers through out the day. Precip total 0.28 22 Jan 1999 conditions did not change much. heavy fog and off and on mist. Precip total 0.04 23 Jan 1999 was a chilly day with off and on showers till late when heavy rain moved in. Precip 1.02 24 Jan 1999 heavy fog continued until 0400 hrs when it totally lifted. Precip today 0.71

Although this winter event did not produce any snow in the area, it still caused a few problems from flooded roads here and there from the rain and snow melt. Snow total on ground is now zero. At the start of this event the snow cover was 4.75. Skies are now breaking up and clear skies will be taking over late today 24 Jan. Total precipitation for this event is 2.05 ".

© 1999 Central Atlantic Storm Investigators