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In 2002, what is considered to be the 2nd worst ice storm to hit Kansas began. Occurring over a 3-day period from January 29th to the 31st, the ice storm produced a mixture of sleet and freezing rain across southwest, south-central and eastern Kansas. Hideous ice accumulations were produced, ranging from 1 to 4 inches. Hit especially hard was Stafford County, where 2 to 4 inches caused the roof of a livestock building at the county fairgrounds to collapse. In north and northeast Kansas, ice accumulations caused the roofs of several buildings to collapse. Among them was the marina at Lake Perry that damaged or destroyed 19 boats. Power outages lasted 1 to 2 weeks. Damage was around $60 million.

In 1987, a winter storm moving from the Central Rockies spread snow across the north and northeast United States. The situation was greatly compounded by 50 to 70 mph winds. Goodland, Kansas measured a 64 mph gust.

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In 1969, 2 to 3 feet of snow overwhelmed Western Oregon. Even places at sea level weren't spared. Eugene had a 34-inch snow depth by January 30th. Roads were blocked by drifts as high as 12 feet.
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