December 2017 North American winter storm

Winter storm in 2017

December 2017 North American winter storm

Snow falling at the Aubrey K. Lucas Administration Building at the University of Southern Mississippi on December 8

Meteorological history
Formed| December 8, 2017
Dissipated| December 10, 2017
Category 2 "Minor" winter storm
Regional Snowfall Index: 3.08 (NOAA)
Maximum snowfall or ice accretion| 25 in (64 cm) at Mount Mitchell, North Carolina
Overall effects
Fatalities| 7
Injuries| ≥37
Damage| $1.6 million
Areas affected| Southern, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeastern United States
Power outages| >670,660

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Part of the 2017–18 North American winter

A winter storm, unofficially named Winter Storm Benji by The Weather Channel,[1] impacted portions of the Southern, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeastern United States in December 2017. First developing as a low-pressure area in the Gulf of Mexico, the storm system impacted the Southern United States on December 8, producing rare snowfall totals and causing hazardous travel impacts across the South.[2] The low then moved northeastward, reaching the Big Bend and western portions of Florida, while continuing to produce snowfall totals north of the low, across a narrow band stretching from Alabama to North Carolina. A second low-pressure area formed thereafter on December 9, producing additional snow totals across the East Coast of the United States, including portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, before the low moved inland over Canada the day after. Overall, the impacts from the winter storm killed seven people and injured at least 37[a] others.

## Meteorological synopsis[edit]

On December 7, a cold front progressed across portions of the southern Great Plains and the Southeastern United States.[5] On the same day and on December 8, a broad area of southwesterly flow developed in the Gulf of Mexico along an upper-level trough that was located across the southern Plains as moisture was pulled into the trough.[5][6] A low-pressure area developed in the Gulf of Mexico along a frontal boundary, and moved northeastward towards the Big Bend region in Florida.[5][7] A zone of intense frontogenic forcing also formed north of the low-pressure area near the Texas coast, and moved northeast parallel to the low, producing heavy snowfall across a narrow area extending from east-central Alabama to northern Georgia to western North Carolina.[5] As the low moved across the Southeastern United States on December 9, another low-pressure area developed along a surface front off the Carolina coast.[5] The second low tracked northward, producing additional snowfall across the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeastern United States, before moving inland across Nova Scotia on December 10.[5]

## Preparations and impact[edit]

### Southern United States[edit]

#### Texas[edit]

Fallen snow at Space Center Houston on December 8

Icy conditions led to a 26-car pileup on a Interstate 410 ramp near San Antonio, which injured one person and forced the closure of the ramp.[8][9] Vehicle accidents also contributed to closures on Interstate 10 and Interstate 610.[10] Numerous highways and roads were covered in ice, including Interstate 10, Interstate 45, and Interstate 69, which created hazardous travel conditions.[11] There were several vehicle crashes across the Houston area.[12][13] Snow fell across several major cities in the state, including in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, and snow fell as far south as Brownsville, where a trace of snow fell on December 8, which was the second measurable snowfall there and set a daily snowfall record.[14][15] In addition, Corpus Christi received measurable snow, the first since 2004, and San Antonio received snowfall in December for the second time on record, and was also the second-earliest snowfall there.[16][17] Additionally, measurable snow fell in Houston in December for the first time since 2009,[18] and daily snowfall records were broken on December 7 and 8.[19] The Beaumont-Port Arthur area received its first December snowfall ever, where 3 inches (7.6 cm) of snow fell, and was also tied for the second-highest snowfall total ever.[20] In Laredo, 1.7 inches (4.3 cm) of snow accumulated, which set a snowfall record on December 8.[15] Multiple flights were delayed at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport,[21] where 1.3 inches (3.3 cm) of snow fell and the first December snowfall since 1948,[20] and nearly 63,000 power outages occurred across Texas.[2] Several people contracted hypothermia that resulted from the cold temperatures and low wind chills caused by the winter storm, which killed three people and hospitalized two others.[22] Across the state, the winter weather impacts caused $85,000 in property damage.[23]

#### Louisiana[edit]

As a winter weather advisory was in effect for central portions of the state,[24] Lafayette and Lake Charles recorded their snowiest December days on record, with 2.1 inches (5.3 cm) and 1.7 inches (4.3 cm) of snow, respectively.[1][16] Snow fell across the Baton Rouge area as well, covering vehicles with snow,[25] as 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) of snow fell, which was the third-highest snow total recorded there.[16] A trace of snow fell in New Orleans,[1][26] as the state experienced below-freezing temperatures, causing ice to form, prompting emergency department visits.[27] In Kentwood, 6.5 inches (17 cm) of snow fell, the highest snowfall total across the state, while 5 inches (13 cm) of snow fell in Catahoula Parish southwest of Jonesville.[28][29][30] There were 63 vehicle crashes across St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes,[31] and nearly 100,000 power outages occurred across the state.[32] Icy conditions on overpasses closed portions of Interstate 10,[33] A curfew was set in Tangipahoa Parish as there were more than 29,000 power outages across the parish.[32][34] Several shelters were opened in New Orleans, while a warming shelter was opened in St. Tammany Parish.[35] A motorcycle restriction was implemented on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway bridge following the winter storm,[36] and in Catahoula Parish, property damage amounted to $10,000.[37][38]

#### Mississippi and Alabama[edit]

Fallen snow in Jackson, Mississippi

Winter storm warnings were issued for numerous counties in Mississippi as more than 6 inches (15 cm) fell across southwestern portions of the state.[39] Numerous school districts across the state were closed in preparation of the winter storm.[32] Jackson received 5.1 inches (13 cm) of snow, which was the sixth-highest snowfall total recorded there, while two locations separately in Jones and Lamar counties received 8 inches (20 cm) of snow.[1][29] Additionally, 5 inches (13 cm) of snow fell in Meridian, which was the third-highest snowfall there.[16][40] Across the state, there were nearly 80,000 power outages,[41] and there were $820,000 in property damage.[42]

Across Alabama, the heaviest snow fell across eastern portions of the state, mainly across Clay, Cleburne, and Randolph counties.[43] The heaviest snow in the state fell in Delta, where 15 inches (38 cm) of snow fell, which was recorded as the seventh-highest snowfall in the state's history and the second-highest snowfall in December.[43][44] Six inches of snow fell in St. Clair County, in Ragland, which, in the county, was the highest snowfall accumulation in a day.[44] Prior to the winter storm, more than thirty-six school systems were closed.[32] There were several vehicle accidents on Interstate 65, including one which closed all southbound lanes of I-65 in Shelby County, in Calera.[45][46] Nearly 45,000 power outages occurred across the state, including nearly 10,000 outages across the Birmingham area.[47][48] In Mobile, 1 inch (2.5 cm) of snow fell, which was the earliest measurable snow there,[49][50] while 4 inches (10 cm) of snow fell at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, which was the third-highest snowfall in December there.[49] Since then, as of December 2023, Birmingham did not see at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of snowfall.[51]

#### Georgia[edit]

Snow falling in Fairmount, Georgia on December 8

As winter storm warnings and advisories were in effect for numerous counties in Georgia,[52] the heaviest snow fell across northern portions of the state, and the heavy snowfall caused extensive damage to power infrastructure.[53] A seven-vehicle crash closed all lanes of the Langford Parkway in Atlanta,[54] and numerous schools across the state, including schools across Metro Atlanta, were closed or dismissed early.[55][56] There were nearly 1,600 flights cancelled and another 930 delayed at Atlanta International Airport,[57][58] including more than 600 Delta Air Lines flights,[59] and there were more than 325,000 power outages across northern Georgia,[60] including more than 30,000 outages across the Atlanta metropolitan area.[56] One person was killed after being electrocuted from a downed power line.[61] During the winter storm, an emergency warming shelter was opened in Atlanta.[48][62]

#### North Carolina[edit]

Snow falling at Pilot Mountain during the winter storm

In preparation of the winter storm, several businesses, schools, and government offices were closed.[63] The full length of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina was closed, and North Carolina Highway 128 was also closed.[64] Additionally, Mount Mitchell State Park was closed,[64] and Asheville Mall, along with Asheville Outlets, opened late on December 8.[65] A state championship game between Wake Forest High School and Mallard Creek High School was delayed, while another state championship game between Scotland High School and Harding University High School was also delayed.[66] Two events that state governor Roy Cooper was scheduled to appear in were postponed.[67] Across western portions of the state, where the heaviest snow fell, there were 54 vehicle crashes, including one which injured two people and briefly closed all eastbound lanes of Interstate 40,[68] while another crash near Sylva injured one person.[69] Another crash occurred at a shopping center in Burke County, which injured one person,[70] and several crashes occurred on the Triangle Expressway and on Interstate 540.[66] Delays occurred across several highways, including on Interstate 26 and Interstate 40,[68] and the heaviest snow fell on Mount Mitchell, where 25 inches (64 cm) of snow fell.[71] Several flights were cancelled at Asheville Regional Airport,[72] and more than 39,000 power outages occurred across North Carolina.[73] A warming center was opened in the Asheville area by the American Red Cross.[63]

#### Elsewhere[edit]

Snow fell as south as the Florida Panhandle, including across Escambia County, Florida, where snow fell in Molino and flurries were reported as far south as Miramar Beach, Destin, and Pensacola,[74][58][75] the latter location of which received a trace of snow.[76] Icy conditions on a U.S. Route 29 bridge between McDavid and Century killed one person, and there were also several other vehicle crashes near the bridge as well.[77] Boat parades were cancelled across western Florida due to heavy rainfall, including parades in St. Petersburg and South Pasadena.[78][79] Temperatures reached a high of 48 °F (9 °C) in St. Petersburg, and 61 °F (16 °C) in Miami.[80] The cold temperatures resulted in 16 cancelled flights and an additional 121 being delayed at Tampa International Airport.[81] A level 2/slight risk was issued by the Storm Prediction Center on its Day 1 Outlook on December 8 across portions of western Florida, which also included a 5 percent tornado risk.[82] A squall line developed along a cold front that moved through western and southern parts of the state,[83] producing high wind gusts and causing $50,000 in property damage.[84][85] A funnel cloud was also reported in Miami-Dade County.[86]

There were 660 power outages across the Greenville, South Carolina area,[80] and the highest snow fell in South Carolina near Cedar Mountain, where 9 inches (23 cm) of snow fell.[1]

### Mid-Atlantic[edit]

The National Weather Service's office in Blacksburg, Virginia covered in snow on December 9

Across Maryland, athletic events in Baltimore were postponed, along with school activities in numerous other counties.[87][88] In preparation of the winter storm, Baltimore Department of Transportation crews were deployed, consisting with more than 18,000 tons of salt across Baltimore County.[87][89] Winter weather advisories were issued for portions of Maryland and Washington, D.C., and winter storm warnings were in effect for southern Maryland.[90] Snow fell in December across Washington D.C. for the first time since 2013,[91] and snowfall records were broken at several locations across Maryland and Washington, D.C., including at Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Dulles International Airport, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.[87][92]

Public school activities across several cities were cancelled in Virginia, including in Fairfax and Alexandria,[93] the latter of which also cancelled an ACT test across the city's school district.[90] The heaviest snow across the state fell in Henrico County, where Laurel received 5 inches (13 cm) of snow.[94] Two people were killed after a car crash,[71] and there were more than 200 vehicle crashes across the state, including one which shut down all lanes of Georgetown Pike after power lines were downed.[95][96] About 18,000 power outages occurred across Virginia,[97] including 3,500 across northern portions of the state.[95] The winter storm also caused $95,000 in property damage.[98]

### Northeastern United States[edit]

Snow at Hampshire College on December 9 Snow falling in New York City on December 9

Prior to the winter storm, speed restrictions were implemented along the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Delaware River bridges,[99][100] and Six Flags Great Adventure was closed in Jackson, New Jersey, along with a planned attempt at a world-record-breaking[100] snowball fight there.[101] In New Jersey, the majority of the state was under a winter storm advisory, while five counties were under a winter storm warning.[102] A nine-vehicle crash closed a ramp to U.S. Route 422 in Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania, while another vehicle crash closed a lane of Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania and caused delays.[99] Philadelphia broke its daily snowfall record on December 9, receiving 4.1 inches (10 cm) of snow, surpassing the previous record set in 1942.[103] Prior to the winter storm impacting New York, two facilities at Fordham University were closed.[104] Central Park received 4.6 inches (12 cm) of snow,[98] and New York City received its first major snowfall of the 2017–18 winter season.[105]

A speed restriction was also implemented on the Massachusetts Turnpike, as vehicles slid off the Turnpike in Framingham, Massachusetts.[106] More than 2,100 crews were deployed by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to treat roadways across the state,[106] and nearly 300 equipment pieces also were deployed by Worcester, Massachusetts, Department of Public Works.[107] A parking ban was issued in Worcester as well,[107] and across Massachusetts, the highest accumulation fell in Framingham, where 7.5 inches (19 cm) of snow fell,[108] while Arlington, received 7.2 inches (18 cm) of snow.[109] Boston received 6.1 inches (15 cm) of snow,[108] and numerous vehicle crashes occurred across Massachusetts, with several people being hospitalized.[4] A parking ban was also in place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, where 65 vehicles were towed in Northampton.[110] There were also three vehicle crashes in Hampshire County.[110] In Connecticut, about 354 vehicle accidents occurred in nearly a 24-hour period, including 31 crashes with minor injuries.[3] There were also about 228 motorist assists, and numerous crashes occurred across Bethel, Greenwich, and Ridgefield, Connecticut.[3] There were also several vehicle crashes and vehicles sliding off roads across Maine, including across Bangor and Auburn.[111][112] Delays occurred at airports across the Northeast, including at Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Philadelphia International Airport.[96]

## Notes[edit]

1. ^ This includes 31 injury crashes across Connecticut,[3] though it is unknown exactly how many injuries occurred. Not included is additional crashes resulting in several hospitalizations in Massachusetts, as there is no exact total of the amount of crashes or injuries stemming from the reference.[4]

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