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February 21, 2013

Snow amounts reported

6-8 inches of snow at Woodward

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NORMAN, Okla. — The National Weather Service reports that more than a half-foot of snow has fallen over portions of Oklahoma since winter weather moved into the region Wednesday.

Based on spotter estimates, Woodward has recorded 8 inches of snow. Vance Air Force Base reported 3 inches of snow, while Enid reported 2.8 inches. Sweetwater had 2 inches of snow.

A winter storm warning is in effect for the northern tier of counties and a winter weather advisory is in effect for much of the rest of the state. Snow and ice should diminish from west to east across the state later Thursday.

 

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