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The Appalachian snowstorm of February 11-13, 1985
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1986
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Description:Intense cyclogenesis often occurs as the high speed center of a jet maximum in the upper atmosphere crosses the trough axis (Black, 1971). This phenomenon occurred during the period from February 11-13, 1985 and combined with other meteorological conditions to produce the most intense snowstorm of the 1984-85 winter season over the central Appalachians.
As much as a foot of snow fell over parts of western Kentucky during the early stages of the storm. The full force of the storm didn't occur until more than 24 hours later as more than 20 inches of snow fell over parts of eastern Kentucky. Many long-time residents claimed the snowfall to be the most in their lifetime. The amount remained below the 27 inch snowfall measured at Bowling Green on March 11, 1960 that remains the record for the state for the most snow from a single storm.
Nearly every person in the region was affected by the storm. Hundreds of Kentucky residents were isolated in their homes. Many others couldn't make it home due to impassable roads. Power outages left many without heat for extended periods of time. Schools and businesses were forced to close throughout the region. Total recovery from the storm took days.
This report will highlight the meteorological processes that caused the storm to develop. We will focus on conditions that occurred in Kentucky and on the effect the snowstorm had on people within the state.
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