TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Sunday February 22, 2026.
This is the 53rd day of the year, there are 312 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1773 The memorable "Cold Sabbath" in New England history.
Many persons froze extremities while going to church.
In 1936 Although heat and dust prevailed in the spring and
summer, early 1936 brought record cold to parts of the
U.S. Sioux Center IA reported 42 inches of snow on the
ground, a state record. (20th-22nd)
In 1986 A twelve day siege of heavy rain and snow, which produced
widespread flooding and mudslides in northern and central
California, finally came to an end. The storm caused
more than 400 million dollars property damage. Bucks
Lake, located in the Sierra Nevada Range, received 49.6
inches of rain during the twelve day period.
In 1987 A storm moving northeastward out of the Gulf of Mexico
began to spread heavy snow across the Middle Atlantic
Coast Region. Thunderstorms in northern Florida produced
wind gusts to 65 mph in Alachua County.
In 1988 Dry weather prevailed across the nation, with windy
conditions from the Central Rockies to northern New
England. Winds gusted to 58 mph at Cleveland OH,
and reached 63 mph at Erie PA. Winds in the Central
Rockies gusted to 120 mph at Mines Peak CO and Rendezvous
Peak WY.
In 1989 Strong northwesterly winds ushering cold arctic air into
the north central U.S. produced snow squalls in the Great
Lakes Region, with heavy snow near Lake Michigan. Totals
in northwest Indiana ranged up to 24 inches at Gary, and
up to 16 inches buried northeastern Illinois.
In 1990 Thunderstorms developing along and ahead of a cold front
produced severe weather from southern Mississippi to
North Carolina. One thunderstorm spawned a tornado just
prior to dawn which touched down near Opp AL injuring ten
persons and causing half a million dollars damage.
Thunderstorm winds injured four persons south of Troy AL,
and five people at Columbus GA. Thunderstorm winds
gusted to 76 mph at Dothan AL.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Monday February 23, 2026.
This is the 54th day of the year, there are 311 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1802 A great snowstorm raged along the New England coast. The
snowfall reached a total of 48 inches north of Boston.
Three large ships from Salem were wrecked along Cape Cod.
In 1936 A severe blizzard in the Sierra Nevada Range closed Donner
Pass. It stranded 750 motorists and claimed seven lives.
In 1986 Surf heights rose to near 40' along Oahu's north shore as
the Hawaiian Islands were pounded by damaging surf.
In 1987 A winter storm buried the Middle Atlantic Coast Region
under heavy snow. Totals ranged up to 24 inches at
Lancaster PA, with 23 inches at Coatesville PA. During
the height of the storm Philadelphia PA received five
inches of snow in one hour. The Washington D.C. area was
blanketed with up to 15 inches of snow.
In 1988 Strong northwesterly winds ushered arctic air into the
central U.S., and temperatures in Missouri were thirty
degrees colder than the previous day. The strong winds
produced squalls along the shore of Lake Superior, with
up to 15 inches of snow reported over the Keweenaw
Peninsula of Upper Michigan.
In 1989 Nineteen cities in the central U.S. reported new record
low temperatures for the date, including Lincoln NE with
a reading of 19 degrees below zero.
In 1990 A fast moving storm produced near blizzard conditions in
Michigan. Snowfall totals ranged up to 9.5 inches in
Allegan County, wind gusts reached 74 mph at Ann Arbor,
and five foot snow drifts were reported around Saginaw.
The Michigan AAA records showed more than 5000 traffic
accidents reported, a near record for one day. There
were several chain reaction collisions. One near Pontiac
involved a hundred cars.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Tuesday February 24, 2026.
This is the 55th day of the year, there are 310 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1852 The Susquehanna River ice bridge at Havre de Grace MD
commenced to break up after forty days of use. A total
of 1738 loaded freight cars were hauled along rails laid
on the ice.
In 1936 Vermont and New Hampshire received brown snow due to dust
from storms in the Great Plains Region. A muddy rain
fell across parts of northern New York State. (24th-25th)
In 1979 Heavy wet snow fell in the Ouachita Mountains of western
Arkansas, with 16 inches at Mena, and 18-20 inches of snow
in northeast Arkansas. (24th-25th)
In 1987 A massive winter storm began to overspread the western
U.S. In southern California, Big Bear was blanketed with
17 inches of snow, and Lake Hughes reported four inches
of snow in just one hour. Snow pellets whitened coastal
areas of Orange County and San Diego County, with three
inches at Huntington Beach. The storm also produced
thunderstorms with hail and waterspouts.
In 1988 Strong winds produced snow squalls in the Great Lakes
Region which created "white-out" conditions in eastern
Upper Michigan. Squalls produced up to 14 inches of snow
in Geauga County of northeastern Ohio.
In 1989 A total of thirty-three cities in the eastern U.S.
reported new record low temperatures for the date, and an
Atlantic coast storm spread heavy snow from Georgia to
southern New England. Snowfall totals in New Jersey
ranged up to 24 inches in May County, with 19 inches
reported at Atlantic City. Totals in North Carolina
ranged up to 18 inches in Gates County, and winds along
the coast of North Carolina gusted to 70 mph at Duck
Pier. Strong winds gusting to 52 mph created blizzard
conditions at Chatham MA.
In 1990 Strong northerly winds prevailed from Illinois to the
Southern and Central Appalachians. Winds gusted to
68 mph at Sewickley Heights PA. High winds caused
considerable blowing and drifting of snow across northern
and central Indiana through the day. Wind gusts to 47
mph and 6 to 8 inches of snow created white-oout
conditions around South Bend IN. Traffic accidents
resulted in two deaths and 130 injuries. Sixty-five
persons were injured in one accident along Interstate 69
in Huntington County. Wind gusts to 60 mph and 4 to 8
inches of snow created blizzard conditions in eastern and
northern Ohio.
In 2001 Nearly 4 years to the day after being hit by tornadoes,
the College Station community to the southeast of Little
Rock was again hit by tornadoes...as were several other
communities across Arkansas. A total of 13 tornadoes were
reported across Arkansas, with several injuries and
fatalities. Several people were also killed by a tornado
that hit Pontotoc, Mississippi. Many transmission lines
that moved electricity across the region were mangled
by the tornadoes.
In 2013 (24th-26th) A massive winter storm, spawned a wide variety
of weather from the Plains, south and east to the Gulf
Coast. Portions of eastern New Mexico, eastern Colorado,
western Texas, western and central Oklahoma, much of Kansas,
Missouri, and into Illinois...had heavy snow, with blizzard
conditions in some areas. Amarillo, Texas had hurricane
force wind gusts, and over a foot of snow. Further east and
south, severe weather was the rule. Storms across Arkansas
produced large hail...while storms from Louisiana east to
Florida produced large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.
Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings covered several
areas, due to the intense low pressure storm system. Also,
flooding rain was a concern in many areas that had storms.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Wednesday February 25, 2026.
This is the 56th day of the year, there are 309 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1922 The temperature at Los Angeles CA soared to 92 degrees to
establish a record for the month of February.
In 1977 Dust reduced visibilities from eastern Virginia through
the southeastern states to Florida between the 24th and
the 28th. The dust originated in the western Great
Plains on the 22nd and 23rd, with wind gusts above
100 mph reported at Guadalupe Pass TX, at White Sands NM,
in Sherman County KS, and in eastern Colorado.
In 1987 Low pressure in Nevada produces snow from the
southwestern U.S. to the Dakotas. Snowfall totals in
Arizona ranged up to 82 inches at Alpine. Flagstaff AZ
reported 23 inches of snow in 24 hours. Other heavier
snowfall totals included 20 inches at Daggett NV,
24 inches at Brian Head UT, 24 inches at Red Lodge MT,
and 26 inches at Angel Fire NM. Snow at Los Alamos NM
pushed their snowfall total for the winter past their
previous record of 123.5 inches.
In 1988 Overnight snow squalls in the Lower Great Lakes Region
buried Pulaski NY under 17 inches of snow. Sunny and
mild weather prevailed across the rest of the nation.
Havre MT reported a record high of 66 degrees.
In 1989 Thirteen cities in Florida reported new record low
temperatures for the date, including Jacksonville with a
reading of 24 degrees. Severe cold in Florida claimed
three lives, and resulted in 250 to 300 million dollars
crop damage. Unseasonably warm weather prevailed in the
central U.S. Dodge City KS reported record high of
80 degrees.
In 1990 Snow spread across the northeastern U.S. Massachusetts
was blanketed with 8 to 15 inches of snow, 5 to 10 inches
was reported in Rhode Island, and totals in Connecticut
ranged up to 10.5 inches at New Canaan. In central New
York State, snow and high winds resulted in a number of
chain-reaction multiple accidents, and a total of 108
persons were injured. Snow and high winds created white-
out conditions along Interstate 87 in Saratoga County NY.
Subzero cold was reported from Minnesota through Michigan
to northern New England. Duluth MN reported a record low
of 26 degrees below zero.
In 2003 A winter storm brought heavy snow to portions of central
and southern Arkansas. Totals ranged from 5 inches to
nearly a foot in some areas. The next day, a second
winter storm brought freezing rain to central Arkansas,
creating more hazardous driving conditions. (25th-26th).
In 2004 A significant Pacific storm brought up to 7 inches of
of rain to coastal ranges of southern California, and
heavy snow to the higher elevations. Numerous reports
of flooding were noted, plus mudslides below mountain
burn areas closed roads in Ventura and Riverside counties.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Thursday February 26, 2026.
This is the 57th day of the year, there are 308 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1910 Parts of Washington State were in the midst of a storm
which produced 129 inches of snow at Laconia between the
24th and the 26th, a single storm record for the state.
A series of storms, which began on the 23rd, led to a
deadly avalanche on the first of March. By late on the
28th, the snow had changed to rain, setting the stage for
disaster.
In 1972 The Buffalo Creek disaster occurred in the Buffalo Creek
Hollow of Logan County in West Virginia. A coal slag dam
on the Middle Fork of Buffalo Creek burst sending a fifty
foot wall of water down a narrow valley killing 125
persons and causing 51 million dollars damage. Three
days of rain atop a six inch snow cover prompted the
dam break.
In 1987 A slow moving storm in the southwestern U.S. spread heavy
snow from the southern and central Rockies into the
Central High Plains Region. Totals in Colorado ranged up
to 62 inches at Purgatory. Colorado Springs CO reported
a February record of 14.8 inches of snow in 24 hours.
Lander WY received four inches in one hour, 13 inches in
seven hours, and a record storm total of 26 inches. High
winds created near blizzard conditions at Colorado
Springs. Fairplay CO reported 43 inches of snow, with
drifts ten feet high.
In 1988 Eight cities in the central and western U.S. reported new
record high temperatures for the date, including Lamoni
IA with a reading of 67 degrees. Temperatures in North
Dakota were as warm as those in Florida.
In 1989 An upper level weather disturbance brought snow to parts
of the central U.S. which just one day earlier were
enjoying temperatures in the 60s. Snowfall totals in
Missouri ranged up to 9 inches at Rolla.
In 1990 Unseasonably cold weather followed in the wake of the
winter storm in the northeastern U.S. Ten cities
reported record low temperatures for the date, including
Syracuse NY with a reading of 10 degrees below zero.
Freezing temperatures in southeastern Virginia caused
considerable damage to plants and fruit trees. The
barometric pressure reading of 30.88 inches at Wilmington
NC was a February record for that location.
In 2004 Heavy rain caused flash flooding, mudslides and rock
slides, with numerous road closings across much of
Hawaii. A 5 year old boy drowned in a runoff basin on
Oahu, and an adult female was swept away by heavy surf.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Friday February 27, 2026.
This is the 58th day of the year, there are 307 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1717 What was perhaps the greatest snow in New England history
commenced on this date. During a ten day period a series
of four snowstorms dumped three feet of snow upon Boston,
and the city was snowbound for two weeks. Up to six feet
of snow was reported farther to the north, and drifts
covered many one story homes.
In 1969 A record snowstorm in Maine came to an end. Two to four
feet of snow buried southern and central Maine, with a
state record of 57 inches reported at West Forks. Drifts
covered many single story homes, and the weight of the
snow collapsed many roofs. Two to four feet of snow also
buried northeastern Vermont and northeastern
Massachusetts. In New Hampshire, Mount Washington NH
reported 97.8 inches of snow, a record storm total for
New England. (24th-28th)
In 1986 (24th-28th) Record warmth covered much of the western US:
Phoenix, Arizona was at 94; Los Angeles, California was at
94 (24th); San Francisco, California was at 81 (26th).
In 1987 A storm spread heavy snow into the Central High Plains
Region, and produced severe thunderstorms in the Southern
Plains. Snowfall totals in western Nebraska ranged up to
19 inches at Sydney. Severe thunderstorms in Oklahoma
produced baseball size hail at Stringtown and Atoka. A
storm in the eastern U.S. produced heavy rain over the
Carolinas, and heavy snow in the southern Appalachians
and piedmont region. Five inches of rain left four feet
of water in the streets of Greenville SC. Snowfall
totals in southwestern Virginia ranged up to 20 inches.
In 1988 Thunderstorms along a cold front produced heavy rain
in southern California, with 2.52 inches reported in
Ventura County. Strong winds accompanying the rain
gusted to 55 mph in the Tehachapi Mountains. Rapid City
SD established a February record with an afternoon high
of 75 degrees.
In 1989 Rain and snow prevailed in the southeastern U.S. Up to
eight inches of snow blanketed north central Tennessee,
and snowfall totals in western North Carolina ranged up
to 14 inches at Mount Mitchell.
In 1990 A winter storm produced heavy snow in southeastern
Colorado, with 12 inches reported at Lamar. The same
storm produced severe thunderstorms over the Southern
High Plains, with wind gusts to 93 mph reported at the
White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. Low pressure
brought high winds to the Prince William Sound area of
Alaska. Big River Lakes reported wind gusts to 92 mph.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Saturday February 28, 2026.
This is the 59th day of the year, there are 306 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
Final day of meterological winter in a non-leap year.
In 1900 A massive storm spread record snows from Kansas to New
York State. Snowfall totals ranged up to 17.5 inches at
Springfield IL and 43 inches at Rochester NY, with up to
60 inches in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.
In 1952 An intense storm brought coastal sections of southeastern
Massachusetts to a halt, stranding 3000 motorists on
Lower Cape, and leaving ten thousand homes on the Cape
without electricity. Winds gusting to 72 mph made
mountainous snowdrifts of the 18 inches of snow which
buried Nantucket and Hyannis. A barometric pressure
reading of 29.02 inches was reported at the center of the
storm.
In 1959 The weight of snow collapsed the Listowel Arena near
Toronto while a hockey game was being played.
In 1987 A powerful storm produced severe thunderstorms in
Louisiana and Mississippi early in the day. About mid
morning a monstrous tornado touched down near Moselle MS
and grew to a width of two miles as it passed near Laurel
MS. The tornado traveled a distance of 40 miles killing
six persons, injuring 350 others, and causing 28.5
million dollars damage. The tornado swept homes right
off their foundations, and tossed eighteen wheel trucks
about like toys. Strong straight line winds associated
with the powerful storm system gusted to 70 mph at
Jonesboro AR and Carbondale IL.
In 1988 Thunderstorms in California produced severe weather
during the early morning hours. Strong thunderstorm
winds, gusting to 74 mph, downed trees in the Sacramento
area. Unseasonably mild weather prevailed in the
northwestern U.S. The afternoon high of 71 degrees
at Portland OR was a February record.
In 1989 Thunderstorms in the southeast corner of the nation
produced winds gusts to 58 mph at Fort Lauderdale FL, and
a total of seven inches of rain. Heavy snow whitened
parts of the Northern Plateau and the Northern Rockies,
with ten inches reported at Marion MT.
In 1990 Showers and thunderstorms over the Southern Plains Region
capped a record wet February for parts of Oklahoma.
Totals for the month ranged up to 9.11 inches at
McCurtain, with 4.63 inches reported at Oklahoma City.
Snow and sleet fell across northern Oklahoma, with four
inches reported at Freedom and Jefferson. Snow also
spread across southern Kansas into Missouri and Arkansas,
with six inches of snow reported at Harrison AR.
February temperatures at Nome AK averaged 21 degrees
below normal, ranging from -38 degrees to 29 degrees
during the month.
In 2012 (28th-29th) Widespread severe weather affected areas of
Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, and Tennessee,
among others. Branson and Kimberling City, Missouri were
particularly hard hit by tornadoes (EF-2 in Branson).
Harrisburg, Illinois was hit by an EF-4 tornado. At least
12 people were killed in the sever weather. Further north
across the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin,
among other areas, winter was back with a vengence, with
blizzard conditions, freezing rain, sleet, and snow,
resulting in numerous road closures, power outages, etc.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Sunday March 1, 2026.
This is the 60th day of the year, there are 305 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
First day of meteorological spring.
In 1910 The deadliest avalanche of record in the U.S. thundered
down the mountains near Wellington Station WA sweeping
three huge locomotive train engines and some passenger
cars, snowbound on the grade leading to Stevens Pass,
over the side and into a canyon, and burying them under
tons of snow. The avalanche claimed the lives of more
than 100 people. The station house at Wellington was
also swept away.
In 1914 High winds and heavy snow crippled New Jersey and New
York State. Two feet of snow were reported at Ashbury
Park, and at New York City the barometric pressure
dropped to a record 28.38 inches. The storm caused
complete disruption of electric power in New Jersey.
In 1980 Norfolk VA received 13.7 inches of snow to push their
season total to a record 41.9 inches exceeding their
previous record by more than four inches.
An unusually large Florida tornado, 500 yards in width
at times, killed one person and caused six million
dollars damage near Fort Lauderdale.
In 1983 A ferocious storm battered the Pacific coast.
The storm produced heavy rain and gale force winds
resulting in flooding and beach erosion, and in the
mountains produced up to seven feet of snow in five days.
In 1987 A storm crossing the Great Lakes Region produced heavy
snow and gale force winds from Wisconsin to northern
New England, with eight inches of snow reported at
Ironwood MI.
In 1988 Thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds in
north central Texas. Baseball size hail was reported
at Lake Kickapoo. Hail fell continuously for thirty
minutes in the Iowa Park area of Wichita Falls.
In 1989 March came in like a lion, with snow and high winds, in
the northwestern U.S. Winds gusted to 86 mph in the
Rosario Strait of western Washington State.
In 1990 A series of low pressure systems moving out of the
Gulf of Alaska spread high winds and heavy snow across
western Alaska. Winds in the Anchorage area gusted
to 69 mph at Glen Alps, and Talkeetna was buried
under three feet of snow in two days. Valdez received
21.4 inches of snow, raising their total for the
winter season to 482.4 inches.
In 1997 Arkansas' Tornado Season started violenty with F4 tornadoes
hitting Arkadelphia and College Station, just southeast of
Little Rock, just before Arkansas' Severe Weather Awareness
Week for the year was to begin. Tornadoes also affected
parts of Mississippi...including Randolph, Martintown, and
New Albany. As with the tornadoes that hit Arkansas, these
tornadoes also were responsibile for fatalities as well.
In 2004 Tropical Cyclone Monte deluged large areas of Austrailia,
with heavy rain and widespread flooding.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Monday March 2, 2026.
This is the 61st day of the year, there are 304 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1846 A great storm hit Virginia and the Carolinas. The
storm caused half a million dollars damage, and in
North Carolina drowned fifty families and a thousand
cattle on Notts Island.
In 1927 Raleigh NC was buried under 17.8 inches of snow in
24 hours, a record for that location. Nashville NC
received 31 inches of snow. The average snow depth in
the state of Carolina was 14 inches.
In 1975 The "Governor's Tornado" in Atlanta did considerable
damage to the governor's mansion and surrounding areas
resulting in three deaths and 56.5 million dollars
damage.
In 1985 A massive winter storm struck the Northern Plains
Region. The storm produced up to 33 inches of snow in
northeastern South Dakota, at Summit and at Milbank,
and also produced high winds which whipped the heavy
snow into drifts twenty feet high.
In 1987 A storm in the northeastern U.S. produced heavy snow in
Maine, with 16 inches reported at West Grand Lake and
Guilford.
In 1988 Thunderstorms produced severe weather in the south
central U.S. A tornado at Baton Rouge LA injured
two persons, and another tornado caused five million
dollars damage at the airport in Lafayette LA.
In 1989 Snow and high winds plagued the western U.S. Up to
16 inches of snow was reported south of Seattle WA, and
more than two feet of snow blanketed the Sierra Nevada
Range of California. Winds gusted to 89 mph at Hidden
Peak UT, and reached 92 mph at Peavine CA.
In 1990 Mild weather continued across the northern tier of
states. Highs of 52 degrees at Saint Johnsbury VT,
63 degrees at Olympia WA, and 64 degrees at Seattle WA
were records for the date.
In 2012 A massive tornado outbreak affected many areas east of
the Mississippi River, affecting areas from Mississippi
and Alabama, north to Indiana and Ohio. The Henryville
Indiana High School, and much of the town, was flattened
by an EF-4 tornado. Damage was widespread, along with
many reports of injuries and fatalities. There were 742
total severe weather reports; 95 of them were tornadoes.
In 2012 The Ohio and Tennessee Valleys were hit by a tornado
outbreak, which also affected parts of the southeast
United States...with at least 40 fatalities due to the
tornadoes. An EF3 tornado roared through West Liberty,
Kentucky, killing 11...and an EF4 tornado blasted
Henryville, Indiana, killing 10.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Tuesday March 3, 2026.
This is the 62nd day of the year, there are 303 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1966 A tornado hit Jackson MS killing 54 persons.
In 1980 A coastal storm produced 25 inches of snow at Elizabeth
City NC, and 30 inches at Cape Hatteras NC. At Miami
FL the mercury dipped to 32 degrees.
In 1983 The last of a series of storms to strike the California
coast finally came to an end. Waves fifteen to twenty
feet high pounded the coast for two days, and in a four
day period up to 18 inches of rain drenched the Los
Angeles and Santa Barbara area. On the morning of the
first, thunderstorms spawned two tornadoes which moved
through the Los Angeles area.
In 1987 A storm brought heavy rain and gale force winds to
Washington and Oregon. Quillayute WA received 2.67
inches of rain in 24 hours, and winds gusted to 60 mph
at Astoria OR.
In 1988 A small but intense low pressure system roared across
west central Mississippi at 90 mph early in the
morning. A tornado in southern Mississippi picked up
an automobile, carried it 150 feet, and tossed it
through the brick wall of an unoccupied retirement
home.
In 1989 Wintry weather prevailed from the southern Rockies to
the Upper Great Lakes. Neguanee MI received 19 inches
of snow, and up to 24 inches of snow blanketed
Colorado. Blizzard conditions were reported in
Minnesota.
In 1990 An upper level weather disturbance produced snow in
the Colorado Rockies, with 8 inches reported at Winter
Park, and a storm moving off the Pacific Ocean began
to spread rain and snow across the western U.S. March
continued to start off "like a lamb" across the rest of
the nation.
In 2004 Recent rain, combined with high temperatures, and snowmelt
contributed to rapid rises, and some ice jam flooding on
rivers and streams across Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, and
western New York. Heavy rain and thunderstorms across
southern California into southwest Arizona caused flash
flooding...particularly in the forest fire burn areas.
In 2013 Sunny skies and temperatures in the 50s in Billings,
Montana were rapidly replaced by cloudy skies, rapidly
falling snow, and the temperature had dropped 20 degrees
in 50 minutes. Within minutes, Billings was enveloped in
total whiteout conditions, with visibilities less than
100 feet in some areas.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Wednesday March 4, 2026.
This is the 63rd day of the year, there are 302 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1909 Though fair weather was forecast, President Taft was
inaugurated amidst a furious storm. About ten inches
of wet snow disrupted travel and communications. The
storm drew much criticism against the U.S. Weather
Bureau.
In 1953 Snow was reported on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.
In 1966 A severe blizzard raged across Minnesota and North
Dakota. The blizzard lasted four days producing up to
35 inches of snow, and wind gusting to 100 mph produced
snow drifts 30 to 40 feet high. Bismarck ND reported
zero visibility for 11 hours. Traffic was paralyzed
for three days. (2nd-5th)
In 1987 Rain and high winds prevailed in the northwestern U.S.
A wind gust to 69 mph at Klamath Falls OR was their
highest in 25 years, and winds at the Ashland Ranger
Station in the Siskiyou Mountains of northern
California reached 85 mph.
In 1988 Snow and freezing rain made travel hazardous in Ohio
and Indiana. A six car pile-up resulted near Columbus
OH, with seven injuries reported. Up to two inches of
ice glazed central Indiana. Up to ten inches of snow
blanketed northern Ohio.
In 1989 Thunderstorms produced severe weather in the Lower
Mississippi Valley. An (F-3) tornado injured five
persons near Brownsville MS, and killed seven cows and
two hogs in one pasture. Thunderstorm winds gusted to
90 mph at Canton MS.
In 1990 A Pacific cold front working its way across the western
U.S. produced heavy snow over parts of Idaho, Nevada
and Utah. Up to 11 inches of snow blanketed the
valleys of northwest Utah, while 12 to 25 inches fell
across the mountains of northern Utah. Up to 6 inches
of snow blanketed the valleys of east central Nevada,
while more than a foot of snow was reported in the
high elevations. In Idaho, 6 to 8 inches of snow was
reported around Aberdeen and American Falls.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Thursday March 5, 2026.
This is the 64th day of the year, there are 301 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1960 Eastern Massachusetts' greatest March snowstorm of
record began to abate. The storm produced record
24 hour snowfall totals of 27.2 inches at Blue Hill
Observatory, 17.7 inches at Worcester, and 16.6 inches
at Boston. Winds gusted to 70 mph. (3rd-5th)
In 1962 A tremendous storm raged along the Atlantic coast.
The great Atlantic storm caused more than 200 million
dollars property damage from Florida to New England.
Winds along the Middle Atlantic Coast reached 70 mph
raising forty foot waves, and as much as 33 inches of
snow blanketed the mountains of Virginia. The Virginia
shoreline was rearranged by historic tidal flooding
caused by the combination of the long stretch of strong
onshore winds and the "Spring Tides".
In 1978 (1st-5th) Major flooding on the Salt and Verde River basins
of Arizona washed away 8 Phoenix bridge approaches.
In 1987 A storm in the western U.S. produced heavy rain and
high winds in California. Up to six inches of rain
soaked the San Francisco Bay area in 24 hours, and
winds gusted to 100 mph at the Wheeler Ridge Pumping
Plant near the Tehachapi Mountains.
In 1988 While snow blanketed eastern Kansas and northern
Oklahoma, eight cities in North Dakota reported new
record high temperatures for the date. The afternoon
high of 61 degrees at Bismarck ND was 27 degrees warmer
than that at Chanute KS.
In 1989 Thunderstorms produced severe weather in the
southeastern U.S. A (F-2) tornado killed one person
and injured six others in Heard County GA. A (F-3)
tornado injured 23 persons and caused more than five
million dollars damage around Grantville GA.
In 1990 Thunderstorms over eastern Colorado, developing ahead
of a major storm system, produced up to three inches
of small hail around Colorado Springs during the late
morning and early afternoon. Strong thunderstorms
swept through southeastern sections of the Denver area
during the evening hours. These strong thunderstorms
also produced up to three inches of small hail, along
with wind gusts to 50 mph, and as much as 2.4 inches of
rain.
In 2004 Overnight heavy rain of up to 4 inches, caused widespread
flash flooding across Missouri. Numerous rivers and low
water crossings were closed, with as much as 3 feet of
water over them. Flash flooding also affected Oklahoma
and Kansas.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Friday March 6, 2026.
This is the 65th day of the year, there are 300 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1872 A cold wave hit the East coast sending the mercury to 8
degrees below zero at Boston. It was the most severe
March cold wave in modern history.
In 1900 A chinook wind blowing down the slopes of the Rockies
through Havre MT raised the temperature 31 degrees in
just three minutes.
In 1954 Florida received its greatest modern-day snowfall of
record, with 4.0 inches at the Milton Experimental
Station. Pensacola equalled their 24-hour record with
2.1 inches of snow.
In 1987 Twenty-eight cities in the north central U.S. reported
record high temperatures for the date. Pickstown SD
was the hot spot in the nation with a reading of
83 degrees. The high of 71 at Saint Cloud MN smashed
their previous record by 21 degrees.
In 1988 Wintry weather developed in the Rockies and the Plateau
Region as arctic air swept in from the northwest.
Blizzard conditions in southeastern Idaho claimed the
lives of two teenagers. Thunderstorms developed in
Utah and Idaho.
In 1989 A winter storm in the south central U.S. left parts of
Missouri and Arkansas buried under more than a foot of
snow. Totals in Missouri ranged up to 16 inches at
Lebanon, with 14 inches at Springfield. Totals in
Benton County AR ranged up to 14 inches.
In 1990 Colorado's strongest winter storm of the season moved
northeastward across the state producing 50 inches of
snow at Echo Lake, 46.5 inches on Buckhorn Mountain,
and 46 inches near the top of Coal Canyon. Snow fell
at the rate of several inches per hour during the
height of the storm, while winds gusted above 50 mph.
Several hundred rush hour commuters, including the
state governor, were stranded in blizzard conditions
along Highway 36 between Denver and Boulder. Drifts up
to twelve feet high had to be cleared southeast of
Boulder.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Saturday March 7, 2026.
This is the 66th day of the year, there are 299 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1717 The "Great Snow", a composite of four storms to hit the
eastern U.S. in nine days, finally came to an end.
Snow depths averaged 60 inches following the storm.
Up to four feet of snow fell around Boston MA, and snow
drifts 25 feet high were reported around Dorchester MA.
In 1932 A severe coastal storm set barometric pressure records
from Virginia to New England. Block Island RI reported
a barometric pressure reading of 28.20 inches.
In 1987 Forty-five cities in the north central and northeastern
U.S. reported record high temperatures for the date.
Huron SD hit 80 degrees, and Pickstown SD reached
81 degrees. Rochester MN and Rockford IL smashed their
previous record for the date by 16 degrees.
In 1988 High winds along a sharp cold front ushered snow and
arctic cold into the Central Rocky Mountain Region and
the Northern Plains. Snowfall totals in Utah ranged up
to 16 inches at Brighton. Winds gusted to 66 mph at
Rapid City SD.
In 1989 Blustery northwest winds ushered arctic cold into the
northeastern U.S. Burlington VT reported a record low of
14 degrees below zero. Snow and ice over the Carolinas
replaced the 80 degree weather of the previous day.
High winds and heavy surf caused five million dollars
damage along the North Carolina coast.
In 1990 A major ice storm left much of Iowa under a thick coat
of ice. It was the worst ice storm in at least 25 years
for Iowa, perhaps the worst of the century. Up to 2
inches of ice coated much of western and central
Iowa, with three inches reported in Crawford County
and Carroll County. As much as five inches of ice
was reported on some electrical lines. The ice downed
78 towers in a 17-mile stretch of a high voltage feeder
near Boone costing three electric utilities 15 million
dollars. Damage to trees was incredible, and cleanup
costs alone ran into the millions. Total damage from
the storm was more than 50 million dollars.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Sunday March 8, 2026.
This is the 67th day of the year, there are 298 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1717 1200 sheep were found buried under a snow drift for 4 weeks
in Long Island Sound. 100 sheep were still alive.
In 1909 The town of Brinkley AR was struck by a tornado which
killed 49 persons and caused 600 thousand dollars
property damage. The 1200-yard wide tornado destroyed
860 buildings. Entire families were killed as houses
were completely swept away by the tornado. Tornadoes
killed 64 persons and injured 671 others in Dallas and
Monroe counties during the Arkansas tornado outbreak.
This was part of a major outbreak of tornadoes from
south central into eastern Arkansas. A total of 61
people across the state were killed.
In 1984 A freak "thunder snowstorm" produced high winds, vivid
lightning, and up to seven inches of snow in the
northern suburbs of Washington D.C.
In 1987 Thirty-two cities in the eastern U.S. reported new
record high temperatures for the date, including
Madison WI with a reading of 71 degrees. Afternoon
highs of 68 at Houghton Lake MI and 72 at Flint MI
smashed previous records for the date by 14 degrees.
In 1988 A cold front brought wintry weather to the north
central U.S. Snowfall totals in northwestern Minnesota
ranged up to 8 inches at Roseau and Hallock. Winds in
South Dakota gusted to 61 mph at Brookings.
In 1989 While arctic cold gripped the northeastern U.S.,
unseasonably warm weather prevailed across the
southwestern states. Albany NY reported a record low
of 2 degrees below zero. Tucson AZ reported a record
high of 90 degrees.
In 1990 Late afternoon thunderstorms produced severe weather in
east central Iowa and west central Illinois. Thunder-
storms spawned a tornado south of Augusta IL which
traveled 42 miles to Marbleton. Golf ball size hail
was reported at Peoria IL and near Vermont IL.
In 2000 A tornado hits Milwaukee, WI...becoming the earliest
confirmed tornado during a year. The previous earliest
confirmed tornado during a year was on April 2.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)

TODAY Version 3.7 06/24/94 Copyright 1986, 1994 By Patrick Kincaid

Today is Monday March 9, 2026.
This is the 68th day of the year, there are 297 days left.

On this day...
Weather data after 1990 is PARTIAL. For more current
weather history, go to the National Climate Data Center
website at www.ncdc.noaa.gov
In 1956 A whopping 367 inches of snow was measured on
the ground at the Ranier Paradise Ranger Station in
Washington. The snow depth was a state record and the
second highest total of record for the U.S.
In 1960 A winter storm produced a narrow band of heavy snow
from north central Kentucky into Virginia and the
mountains of North Carolina. Snowfall amounts ranged
from 12 to 24 inches, with drifts up to eleven feet
high in western Virginia.
In 1987 Gale force winds ushered arctic air into the north
central U.S. Some places were 50 degrees colder than
the previous day. Northeast winds, gusting to 60 mph,
produced 8 to 15 foot waves on Lake Michigan causing
more than a million dollars damage along the
southeastern shoreline of Wisconsin.
In 1988 A cold front brought high winds to the southwestern
U.S. Winds in the Las Vegas Valley of Nevada gusted
to 70 mph, and one person was injured by a falling
tree.
In 1989 Twenty-two cities in the southwestern U.S. reported new
record high temperatures for the date. In New Mexico,
afternoon highs of 72 at Los Alamos, 76 at Ruidoso, and
79 at Quemado, were records for March.
In 1990 Evening thunderstorms produced severe weather in
West Texas. Thunderstorms produced wind gusts to
71 mph at Lubbock, and golf ball size hail was reported
at several other locations. Strong thunderstorm winds
injured two persons north of the town of Canyon.
In 2012 An intense supercell thunderstorm produced 4.25 inch
diameter hail in Hawaii.
--- SBBSecho 3.32-Win32
* Origin: The Thunderbolt BBS - Little Rock, Arkansas (1:19/33)