Weather History: February 1980 Storms Hit California Oregon
In mid-February 1980 a series of storms drenched California Oregon and Washington with heavy rain. Mount Wilson California recorded 9.00 inches of rainfall over two days.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 2008
Page
3
In mid-February 1980 a series of storms drenched California Oregon and Washington with heavy rain. Mount Wilson California recorded 9.00 inches of rainfall over two days.
A cold front moves into the mountains and plains bringing heavy snow. A warm front remains near Rome and the coast as a stationary line lingers over the central U.S. Meanwhile fresh air from the east reaches the Great Lakes and northern regions, expected to affect travel and visibility.
Coast to coast birdwatchers join the 11th annual Great Backyard Bird Count sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. Participants can spend 15 minutes tallying species, then submit totals online to compare sightings and photos.
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