Sunday,  March 9, 2014 • Vol. 16--No. 236 • 11 of 29

Today in Weather History

1993: High winds gusting in excess of 50 mph moved east across South Dakota behind a strong cold front. Peak wind gusts reported included 62 mph at Pierre and 49 mph at Aberdeen. In addition, high winds flipped over a mobile home on top of a car and a utility shed near The Oahe Reservoir. Also, a semi tractor trailer was overturned while crossing Ft. Randall Dam. An office trailer was also tipped over at the same location.

1911: Puerto Rico recorded its coldest temperature ever when the mercury fell to 40 degrees in Aibonito.

1956: 367 inches of snow, more than 30 feet, was measured on the ground at the Rainier Paradise Ranger Station in Washington. The snow depth was a state record and the second highest total of record for the continental U.S.

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