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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 2009
Page
2
Clouds and drizzle give way to showers in the afternoon and evening with a dreary high near 40. Light east to southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Showers continue tonight as low drops to 34. Includes scattered station readings and miscellaneous notes.
Regional cities report dry daytime highs in the 40s and 50s with overnight lows in the 20s to 30s. Dodge City and Garden City show mid 40s to low 50s, Liberal reaches near 50. Great Bend and Liberal trend cooler, forecasts call for clear skies and light winds.
In December 22, 1839, a major East Coast storm produced heavy snow across Pennsylvania and Maryland, followed by light snowfall and gale force winds in New England, shaping a historic winter weather event.
AccuWeather's 2009 study notes thunderstorms are least likely in February in the continental United States, when cold, stable air suppresses convective activity. The finding highlights winter storm patterns and regional variability across states.
Spotty flurries hit the Northeast while Plains travel slows under snow and ice. A late week blizzard threatens the Intermountain West with locally heavy snow and spotty rain, impacting travel and planning today.
A Wichita resident reports seeing a pair of bald eagles nesting on Twin Lakes island near Castle Inn Riverside. Wildlife biologists confirm the nest, noting the birds may be first-time parents and that eggs could lay in February or later, with timing uncertain.
In Dodge City, Boot Hill casino opened with 584 slots and 10 tables, drawing hundreds on day one. The state plans 22 percent of revenues from its first region casino while projections estimate $44 million in first year net gaming revenue and about 1 million visitors annually. Local residents and officials emphasize tourism and regional growth tied to Dodge City’s western history and Gun Smoke lore.
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