In 1895, A big Gulf snowstorm produced six inches at Brownsville, TX, and Mobile, AL, 15 inches at Galveston, TX, and 24 inches of snow at Rayne, LA, in 24 hours. Snow fell at the very mouth of the Mississippi River. Houston, TX, received 22 inches of snow, and nine inches blanketed New Orleans, LA.
In 1936, The temperature at Parshall, ND, plunged to 60 degrees below zero to establish a state record. On the 6th of July that same year the temperature at Steele, ND, hit 121 degrees, also a state record.
In 1982, An intense cyclone off the Atlantic coast capsized a drilling rig killing 84 persons, and sank a Soviet freighter resulting in 33 more deaths. The cyclone produced 80 mph winds which whipped the water into waves fifty feet high.
In 1988, Low pressure brought heavy snow to parts of Michigan, with eleven inches reported at Rogers City. A cold front crossing the Northern Rockies produced wind gusts to 74 mph at Livingston, MT, and created blizzard conditions in Idaho.
In 2004, Up to 11 inches of snow fell in areas south of Nashville, TN, causing power outages and producing hazardous driving conditions.
USA Weather is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the timely and accurate dissemination of weather information to the public though our internet web sites, and warning the public of potentially dangerous weather conditions. The organization was co-founded in late July of 2003 by Storm Chaser James Covington, KB9ZXY, and Meteorologist Don Sell, WB9TYJ. It has been in continuous operation since that time. USA Weather is staffed by volunteers who love weather and the science of meteorology, and enjoy forecasting.
We hire meteorologists and weather enthusiasts who want to volunteer their time to producing local weather forecasts, in addition to, national outlook forecasts for severe (thunderstorms & tornadoes), winter, hydrological, and climatological weather events.
In 2022, we are on our biggest rebrand of the organization ever by introducing GIS to the website and a proprietary system for producing forecasts and alerts (also GIS-based).
December: Michael Pease / Verification Director
We are excited to announce that Mr. Pease has been recognized as the Employee of the Month for December 2025 and January, 2026. Mr. Pease has shown extreme dedication to the organization, not only with his local forecast office but aiding in the growth and promotion of the Organization. His dedication to this Organization has not gone unnoticed, and we are proud to honor his dedication to our Organization. Congratulations, Mr. Pease! We are grateful for your hard work and dedication, and we look forward to your continued achievements in the future. Thank you for all that you do!
USA Weather is a weather website that offers weather forecast products and gives folks an opportunity to volunteer that have a keen interest in atmospheric sciences or meteorology, but either do not have a degree, or may not be able to obtain a degree; but, want to offer their time forecasting for their respective local area. Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
As an applicant, you will go through a process that allows to share your experience, take our entrance exam, and tell us why you want to volunteer with USAWX. Our Human Resources Department will receive your application, make a final decision, and then follow up with you via email.
We are excited to have you on our amazing team, and we can't wait to have you on board!
