February 2022 North American winter storm

Over much of the Midwest, temperatures were unseasonably mild on February 1 as a strong cold front moved southward over the region. Rain began to fall in the early afternoon over the Central Midwest, and temperatures began to drop as the front draped southward. During the early evening, an upper-level low began to form along the front and interacted with a jet streak producing lift. As the temperatures on the backside of the front cooled and fell below freezing, the rain quickly turned to snow and thanks to the lift, made perfect conditions for lots of snow with rates receiving 1" an hour in some places. The winds also picked up to 30–35 mph causing many cases of blowing and drifting snow. This snow continued through the night with areas along and south of I-70 in Missouri and Indiana receiving more of a wintry mix and rain.{{Cite web |last=US Department of Commerce |first=NOAA |title=February 1-3, 2022 Winter Storm Recap |url=https://www.weather.gov/ilx/winterstorm_feb1-3 |access-date=2022-07-15 |website=www.weather.gov |language=EN-US |archive-date=2022-07-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715033953/https://www.weather.gov/ilx/winterstorm_feb1-3 |url-status=live }}

During the night and morning of February 2, a second upper-level low began to form over Texas. Snow accumulations occurred in areas west of I-35 while areas east received freezing rain and sleet. This system also began to advance northeastward along the cold front. Meanwhile, the first system also continued northeast and by the late-morning moved out of the Western Midwest and by the afternoon moved out of the rest of the area and into the northeast. But during the night, the second system moved back over the same area as the first bringing yet another round of snow to many of the same regions while areas in Arkansas and along the Ohio River Valley received heavy freezing rain and sleet.{{Cite web |last=US Department of Commerce |first=NOAA |title=February 1-3, 2022: Winter Storm Brings Large 10 |url=https://www.weather.gov/lot/2022feb2 |access-date=2022-07-15 |website=www.weather.gov |language=EN-US |archive-date=2022-07-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715033953/https://www.weather.gov/lot/2022feb2 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=herzmann |first=daryl |title=IEM :: Current & Historical IEM NEXRAD Mosaic Loop |url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/current/mcview.phtml?prod=usrad&java=script&mode=archive&frames=168&interval=60&year=2022&month=1&day=29&hour=0&minute=0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715033953/https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/current/mcview.phtml?prod=usrad&java=script&mode=archive&frames=168&interval=60&year=2022&month=1&day=29&hour=0&minute=0 |archive-date=2022-07-15 |access-date=2022-07-15 |website=mesonet.agron.iastate.edu |language=en}}

The energy from the two systems began to merge over the northeast during the morning on Thursday, February 3. By this time the system had become so large that precipitation associated with the system was falling over nearly half of all the US states, from Texas to Maine, but with the bulk of it still over Texas and Arkansas. During the late morning this would shift to over the Ohio River Valley while snow began to become heavier in the northeast and moisture being pulled northward by the system would cause a small severe weather outbreak over Alabama. The storm continued to move northeast and by that night was over mainly the Northeast. Snow would continue through the day on Friday, February 4 before the bulk of the storm moved offshore in the early afternoon. It would reach a minimum pressure of {{convert|1004|mb|inHg|abbr=on}} around this time as well.{{citation needed|date=January 2023}}

The National Weather Service issued winter storm watches from Wyoming to Maine.{{cite web |title=The next winter storm takes aim at the South, while the Northeast digs out of last week's blizzard |date=31 January 2022 |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/31/weather/winter-storm-south-ice-snow-groundhog-day-wxn/index.html |publisher=CNN |access-date=31 January 2022 |archive-date=31 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131182204/https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/31/weather/winter-storm-south-ice-snow-groundhog-day-wxn/index.html |url-status=live }} Winter Storm Warnings were also issued from New Mexico to Maine, and at least 18 states were under winter storm warnings.{{Cite web|url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/wwa/|title=NWS - Watch, Warning, Advisory Display|access-date=2022-02-01|archive-date=2022-02-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201190025/https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/wwa/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.weather.gov/ind/INDwxbrief|title=INDwxbrief|work=NWS|date=1 February 2022|access-date=1 February 2022|archive-date=2 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202013922/https://www.weather.gov/ind/INDwxbrief|url-status=live}} In northeastern Ohio, and Buffalo, New York, snow amounts of more than a foot were forecasted.{{cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/01/winter-storm-update-landon-could-bring-more-than-8-inches-of-snow-ice-and-sleet-to-northeast-ohio.html|title=Winter storm update: Landon could bring more than 8 inches of snow, ice and sleet to Northeast Ohio|work=Cleveland|date=31 January 2022|access-date=31 January 2022|archive-date=31 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131235155/https://www.cleveland.com/news/2022/01/winter-storm-update-landon-could-bring-more-than-8-inches-of-snow-ice-and-sleet-to-northeast-ohio.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/2022/01/31/winter-storm-landon-brings-ice-snow-cold-mansfield-bucyrus-area/9283322002/|title=Winter Storm Landon could bring layer of ice and then a foot of snow Wednesday, Thursday|work=Mansfield News Journal|date=31 January 2022|access-date=31 January 2022|archive-date=31 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131181426/https://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/2022/01/31/winter-storm-landon-brings-ice-snow-cold-mansfield-bucyrus-area/9283322002/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://wyrk.com/winter-storm-landon-buffalo/|title=Over a Foot of Snow Possible For Buffalo and Western New York|work=Country 106.5 WYRK|date=31 January 2022|access-date=31 January 2022|archive-date=31 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131202430/https://wyrk.com/winter-storm-landon-buffalo/|url-status=live}} Amtrak cancelled or modified the routes several trains due to the storm.{{cite web |title=Service Advisory Update: Due to impacts from the latest winter storm and for the safety of our customers and employees, the following temporary service adjustments are effective between Wednesday, February 2 – Friday, February 4 |url=https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1488963979338788870 |website=Twitter |access-date=2 February 2022 |language=en |archive-date=2 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202195958/https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1488963979338788870 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Modified Service Due to Winter Storm Landon |url=https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1489311939817836553 |website=Twitter |access-date=3 February 2022 |language=en |archive-date=3 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203185930/https://twitter.com/AmtrakAlerts/status/1489311939817836553 |url-status=live }} In Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 103 flights were cancelled and 82 were delayed.{{cite news |last1=Lerner |first1=Shanti |title=Winter Storm Landon cancels flights in Phoenix. Here's what to know if you're traveling |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/airlines/2022/02/03/phoenix-flight-cancellations-winter-storm-landon/6649370001/ |access-date=November 17, 2022 |publisher=AZCentral |date=February 3, 2022 |archive-date=January 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123141302/https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/airlines/2022/02/03/phoenix-flight-cancellations-winter-storm-landon/6649370001/ |url-status=live }}

Early on February 3, a tornado watch was issued by the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) for portions of Alabama and Mississippi.{{cite web |title=A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Alabama and Mississippi until 6 PM CST |url=https://twitter.com/NWStornado/status/1489292626087976961 |website=Twitter |publisher=NWS Tornado |access-date=3 February 2022 |archive-date=3 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203174034/https://twitter.com/NWStornado/status/1489292626087976961 |url-status=live }} Additional flood watches were issued for portions of Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia.{{cite web|url=https://www.al.com/news/2022/02/flood-watches-issued-for-alabama-heaviest-rain-expected-later-today-and-thursday.html|title=Flood watches issued for Alabama; heaviest rain expected later today and Thursday|work=Al.com|date=3 February 2022|access-date=3 February 2022|archive-date=2 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202130224/https://www.al.com/news/2022/02/flood-watches-issued-for-alabama-heaviest-rain-expected-later-today-and-thursday.html|url-status=live}} The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) stated that crews will work on bridges and roads in response to the storm.{{cite web|url=https://kdhnews.com/news/local/central-texas-braces-for-winter-storm-landon/article_e3eaee90-82fa-11ec-8c7a-1ffb1e876f33.html|title=Central Texas braces for Winter Storm Landon|work=Killeen Daily Herald|date=31 January 2022|access-date=31 January 2022|archive-date=1 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201021013/https://kdhnews.com/news/local/central-texas-braces-for-winter-storm-landon/article_e3eaee90-82fa-11ec-8c7a-1ffb1e876f33.html|url-status=live}} On February 1, the University of Oklahoma closed campus for February 2–3.{{cite web |title=Severe winter weather expected Wednesday; NPS, OU close campuses |url=https://www.normantranscript.com/news/severe-winter-weather-expected-wednesday-nps-ou-close-campuses/article_e8a84822-83a1-11ec-bc08-cb028495c862.html |publisher=The Norman Transcript |access-date=1 February 2022 |archive-date=1 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201231516/https://www.normantranscript.com/news/severe-winter-weather-expected-wednesday-nps-ou-close-campuses/article_e8a84822-83a1-11ec-bc08-cb028495c862.html |url-status=live }} On February 3, the San Antonio Spurs modified their tip off time against the Miami Heat from 7:30 pm to 6 pm, due to the impacts from the winter storm.[https://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-miami-heat-game-time-change-weather-satx-16829274.php Weather causes time change for Thursday's Spurs game against the Miami Heat], MySanAntonio, February 3, 2022

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Ohio Snow Emergencies at their most severe levels during the storm|left]]

A state of emergency was declared in Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky, as well as 50 National Guard troops being deployed in Indiana to assist stranded motorists.{{cite web|url=https://weather.com/news/news/2022-02-01-winter-storm-landon-ice-snow-power-outages-closures|title=Schools Closing, Residents Advised to Stay Home as Winter Storm Landon Takes Aim at Multiple States|work=The Weather Channel|date=1 February 2022|access-date=1 February 2022|archive-date=1 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201232844/https://weather.com/news/news/2022-02-01-winter-storm-landon-ice-snow-power-outages-closures|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://weather.com/news/news/2022-02-02-winter-storm-landon-live-updates|title=Winter Storm Landon Live Updates: Major Interstates Covered in Snow and Ice, Hundreds of Flights Canceled|work=The Weather Channel|date=2 February 2022|access-date=2 February 2022|archive-date=2 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202211200/https://weather.com/news/news/2022-02-02-winter-storm-landon-live-updates|url-status=live}} The University of Missouri moved to online classes for February 2–3.{{cite web |title=University of Missouri moves to remote operations Wednesday and Thursday |url=https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/university-of-missouri-moves-to-remote-operations-wednesday-and-thursday/article_512e361c-82db-11ec-8066-274a21c611c4.html |publisher=KOMU-TV |access-date=1 February 2022 |archive-date=31 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131222530/https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/university-of-missouri-moves-to-remote-operations-wednesday-and-thursday/article_512e361c-82db-11ec-8066-274a21c611c4.html |url-status=live }} Many schools closed and moved to online classes in preparation for the storm.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/live-blog-looming-winter-storm-leads-to-disaster-declaration-illinois-school-closings/2745906/|title=Live Blog: Looming Winter Storm Leads to Disaster Declaration, Illinois School Closings|work=NBC Chicago|date=1 February 2022|access-date=1 February 2022|archive-date=1 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201221217/https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/live-blog-looming-winter-storm-leads-to-disaster-declaration-illinois-school-closings/2745906/|url-status=live}}

More than 3,000 flights were canceled, mainly airlines headed to Midwestern airports, and all airlines headed to St. Louis, Missouri were all canceled.{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2022/02/02/flight-cancellations-delays-winter-storm-landon/9306223002/|title=More than 3,000 US flights canceled Wednesday, Thursday amid massive Winter Storm Landon|work=USAToday|date=2 February 2022|access-date=2 February 2022|archive-date=2 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202125342/https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2022/02/02/flight-cancellations-delays-winter-storm-landon/9306223002/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/more-1-300-flights-canceled-122555003.html|title=More than 3,000 US flights canceled Wednesday, Thursday amid massive Winter Storm Landon|work=Yahoo! News|date=2 February 2022|access-date=2 February 2022|archive-date=2 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202125344/https://news.yahoo.com/more-1-300-flights-canceled-122555003.html|url-status=live}} In Michigan, buses, trains, and flights were all delayed, and some were canceled.{{cite web|url=https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/local/planes-trains-and-buses-all-hit-with-delays-winter-storm|title=Planes, trains and buses all hit with delays, cancellations as Winter Storm Landon snarls travel across Michigan|work=Audacy|date=2 February 2022|access-date=2 February 2022|archive-date=2 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202164231/https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/local/planes-trains-and-buses-all-hit-with-delays-winter-storm|url-status=live}} The Gateway Arch National Park closed on February 2 due to the storm.[https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/gateway-arch-closed-wednesday-due-to-weather/amp/ Gateway Arch closed Wednesday due to weather] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221227143109/https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/gateway-arch-closed-wednesday-due-to-weather/amp/ |date=2022-12-27 }}, Fox2Now, February 1, 2022 Ohio State canceled classes for February 3.{{cite web|url=https://weather.com/news/news/2022-02-03-winter-storm-landon-live-updates-thursday|title=Winter Storm Landon Live Updates: 1 Dead in New Mexico; Ohio State Cancels In-Person Classes|work=The Weather Channel|date=3 February 2022|access-date=3 February 2022|archive-date=3 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203141725/https://weather.com/news/news/2022-02-03-winter-storm-landon-live-updates-thursday|url-status=live}} In Allen County, Indiana (City of Fort Wayne, Indiana) a snow emergency and travel warning was put in place to keep drivers off the roads. Reports of over an inch an hour were falling at that time, and those same conditions occurred in Indianapolis and Bloomington.{{Cite web|title=Photos: Winter storm hits Indianapolis with rain, snow and ice|url=https://www.indystar.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2022/02/02/winter-storm-landon-hits-indiana-rain-snow-ice-winter-weather/9312670002/|access-date=2022-02-14|website=www.indystar.com|language=en|archive-date=2022-02-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218154157/https://www.indystar.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2022/02/02/winter-storm-landon-hits-indiana-rain-snow-ice-winter-weather/9312670002/|url-status=live}} An Indiana Hoosiers women's basketball game between the Indiana Hoosiers and Minnesota Golden Gophers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall was closed to the public.{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2022 |title=Bloomington storm updates, cancellations; no fans at IUWBB; bus routes ending early |url=https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/02/02/winter-storm-landon-prompts-cancellations-postponements-bloomington-area/9313307002/ |access-date=October 25, 2023 |website=The Herald-Times |language=en-US}}

More than 600 flights were canceled to Northeastern U.S. airports on Wednesday in preparation of the winter storm. Cities including Burlington, Boston, and Providence issued snow emergencies due to the upcoming winter storm.{{Cite web|last=Pruitt-Young|first=Sharon|date=2022-02-04|title=Winter storm brings more snow and ice as it moves through the Northeast|url=https://www.wfdd.org/story/winter-storm-brings-more-snow-and-ice-it-moves-through-northeast|access-date=2022-02-14|website=88.5 WFDD|language=en|archive-date=2022-02-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214011611/https://www.wfdd.org/story/winter-storm-brings-more-snow-and-ice-it-moves-through-northeast|url-status=live}} Due to forecasted amounts of {{convert|7-13|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow, numerous schools in Western New York closed.[https://www.wbfo.org/local/2022-02-04/school-closings-feb-4-2022 School Closings: Feb. 4, 2022] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221118212559/https://www.wbfo.org/local/2022-02-04/school-closings-feb-4-2022 |date=2022-11-18 }}, WBFO, February 4, 2022

Because of the winter storm, 5,600 flights were canceled both on February 2 and February 3.{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2022/02/02/flight-cancellations-delays-winter-storm-landon/9306223002/|title=More than 5,600 US flights canceled Wednesday, Thursday amid massive Winter Storm Landon|work=USAToday|date=3 February 2022|access-date=3 February 2022|archive-date=2 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202231037/https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2022/02/02/flight-cancellations-delays-winter-storm-landon/9306223002/|url-status=live}}

South of Colorado Springs, Colorado, nearly 2 feet (61 cm) of snow was reported. In Wyoming, around 3 inches of snow was reported in Cheyenne, Wyoming.{{Cite web|title=Winter Storm Landon Tracker Maps: Radar, Forecast Snow, Ice and Timing {{!}} The Weather Channel - Articles from The Weather Channel {{!}} weather.com|url=https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2022-02-01-winter-storm-landon-map-tracker-midwest-south-northeast|access-date=2022-02-05|website=The Weather Channel|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-02-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204230832/https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2022-02-01-winter-storm-landon-map-tracker-midwest-south-northeast|url-status=live}} In Utah, small amounts of snow were reported in the Salt Lake City, though little to no snow was reported in other regions of Utah, with small amounts being reported in Sandy, Provo, and Vernal.{{Cite web|title=Ice from Winter Storm Landon Stretched Thousands of Miles|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/tennis/ice-from-winter-storm-landon-stretched-thousand-of-miles/vi-AATvoPY|access-date=2022-02-14|website=MSN|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-02-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214011601/https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/tennis/ice-from-winter-storm-landon-stretched-thousand-of-miles/vi-AATvoPY|url-status=live}}

As much as {{convert|37|in|cm}} of snow was reported in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. At least 3 people were killed in New Mexico, 1 was killed in a weather–related pileup on I-40 in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, and 2 were killed when their car rolled {{convert|100|ft|m}} down a mountain near Cedar Crest. An additional non–fatal tractor–trailer accident closed I-25 near Santa Fe.{{cite web|date=3 February 2022|title=Winter Storm Landon Live Updates: 1 Dead in New Mexico; Ohio State Cancels In-Person Classes|url=https://weather.com/news/news/2022-02-03-winter-storm-landon-live-updates-thursday|access-date=3 February 2022|work=The Weather Channel|archive-date=3 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203141725/https://weather.com/news/news/2022-02-03-winter-storm-landon-live-updates-thursday|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Three people killed in weather-related crashes around New Mexico|url=https://www.koat.com/article/santa-fe-i25-closure-winter-weater/38963091|access-date=3 February 2022|website=KOAT-TV|publisher=ABC News|archive-date=3 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203013522/https://www.koat.com/article/santa-fe-i25-closure-winter-weater/38963091|url-status=live}}

Due to wintry conditions across Dallas, Texas, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport was closed on February 3.{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/weather/2022/02/03/dfw-airport-runways-closed-because-of-icy-conditions/|title=Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport|work=DallasNews|date=3 February 2022|access-date=3 February 2022|archive-date=3 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203151121/https://www.dallasnews.com/news/weather/2022/02/03/dfw-airport-runways-closed-because-of-icy-conditions/|url-status=live}} One person was killed in Dallas, when a semi-truck crashed while traveling on I-45 while traveling over I-30, an additional dog died in the crash as well.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/i-30-ramp-in-dallas-closed-after-deadly-crash/2878252/|title=Deadly 18-Wheeler Crash Closes Highway Overpasses in Downtown Dallas|work=NBCDFW|date=3 February 2022|access-date=3 February 2022|archive-date=3 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203065521/https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/i-30-ramp-in-dallas-closed-after-deadly-crash/2878252/|url-status=live}} With {{convert|0.2|in|cm}} of sleet in Austin, the city set a daily snowfall record for February 3.[https://www.kxan.com/weather/weather-blog/austin-sets-five-snowfall-records-during-ice-storm-despite-no-snow-accumulation/ Austin sets five ‘snowfall’ records during ice storm despite no snow accumulation], KXAN, February 6, 2023 Numerous state parks closed due to the winter storm in the San Antonio metropolitan area.[https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Texas-State-Parks-close-due-to-winter-weather-16828670.php Several San Antonio-area state parks close due to winter weather temperatures], MySanAntonio, February 3, 2022 {{convert|3|in|cm}} of snow were reported in Nashville, Tennessee, as well as {{convert|2|in|cm}} in Little Rock, Arkansas and Mayfield, Kentucky.{{Cite web|title=Ice Storm Strikes Tornado-Ravaged Areas of Tennessee, Kentucky, Including Mayfield {{!}} The Weather Channel - Articles from The Weather Channel {{!}} weather.com|url=https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2022-02-02-tornado-outbreak-then-ice-storm-kentucky-tennessee-arkansas|access-date=2022-02-03|website=The Weather Channel|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-02-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203014958/https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2022-02-02-tornado-outbreak-then-ice-storm-kentucky-tennessee-arkansas|url-status=live}} Over 120,000 people lost power in Shelby County, Tennessee, and it took nearly two weeks for power to be restored.{{Cite web|last=Roberson|first=Amber|title=Memphis power outages: More than 120,000 without power in wake of ice storm|url=https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2022/02/03/memphis-power-outage-report-mlgw-winter-ice-storm/6647441001/|access-date=2022-02-04|website=The Commercial Appeal|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-02-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203173801/https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2022/02/03/memphis-power-outage-report-mlgw-winter-ice-storm/6647441001/|url-status=live}}{{cite news |last1=Wooten |first1=Rya |title=MLGW restores power outages caused by winter ice storm on Valentine's Day, relieving customers of twelve long days in the dark |url=https://www.localmemphis.com/amp/article/weather/severe-weather/mlgw-ice-storm-landon-power-outages/522-27d9de1a-415a-4735-873a-6b08d7141264 |access-date=October 29, 2022 |publisher=ABC24 |date=February 15, 2022 |archive-date=October 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221029223446/https://www.localmemphis.com/amp/article/weather/severe-weather/mlgw-ice-storm-landon-power-outages/522-27d9de1a-415a-4735-873a-6b08d7141264 |url-status=live }} On I-10 near Kerrville, Texas, several semi-trucks were jackknifed, causing drivers to be stranded on the interstate for hours.{{cite web|url=https://weather.com/news/news/2022-02-04-winter-storm-landon-live-updates-friday|title=Winter Storm Landon Live Updates: Hundreds Stranded on I-10 in Texas; Flight Cancellations Mount in Northeast|work=The Weather Channel|date=4 February 2022|access-date=4 February 2022|archive-date=4 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204132220/https://weather.com/news/news/2022-02-04-winter-storm-landon-live-updates-friday|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.kens5.com/article/traffic/major-accident-in-kerrville-causing-huge-delays-friday-morning/273-e6e8aa48-8845-4145-adb8-85600f45cf8f|title=Major accident in Kerrville causing huge delays Friday morning|work=Kens5|date=4 February 2022|access-date=4 February 2022|archive-date=4 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204150809/https://www.kens5.com/article/traffic/major-accident-in-kerrville-causing-huge-delays-friday-morning/273-e6e8aa48-8845-4145-adb8-85600f45cf8f|url-status=live}} A truck driver died on I-35 in Oklahoma after losing control on an icy part of the road.{{cite web |title=Bucket truck driver dies in crash on I-35 in Oklahoma |url=https://kfor.com/news/local/bucket-truck-driver-dies-in-crash-on-i-35-in-oklahoma/ |website=KFOR-TV |date=4 February 2022 |publisher=NBC News |access-date=4 February 2022 |archive-date=4 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204142832/https://kfor.com/news/local/bucket-truck-driver-dies-in-crash-on-i-35-in-oklahoma/ |url-status=live }} A person in Oklahoma died after crashing in an ATV on a snow-covered road.{{cite web |title=Oklahoma teen dies in ATV crash |date=5 February 2022 |url=https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-teen-dies-in-atv-crash/ |publisher=KFOR-TV |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220205111548/https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-teen-dies-in-atv-crash/ |url-status=live }} Ice impacts reached as far south as Corpus Christi, Texas.

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{{see also|List of United States tornadoes from January to March 2022#February 3 event}}

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The warm side of the storm, in Alabama, had temperatures of nearly {{convert|70|F|C}}, an ingredient in forming powerful tornadoes.[https://www.popsci.com/environment/winter-storm-landon-weather-effects/?amp Ice, tornadoes, and cracking trees: Why Winter Storm Landon dragged a melee of weather across the US] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220822124151/https://www.popsci.com/environment/winter-storm-landon-weather-effects/?amp |date=2022-08-22 }}, Popsci, February 6, 2022 On the morning of February 3, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued a slight risk for tornadoes for portions of Mississippi and Alabama. The storm system spawned a supercell that produced three EF2 tornadoes in Western Alabama, the second of which struck areas near Sawyerville and caused significant high-end EF2 damage. One person was killed and eight others were injured, including three seriously. Two additional tornadoes, both rated EF0, impacted Elmore County as well, resulting in minimal damage.{{cite web |title=At one fatality has been confirmed in Hale County; there are three serious injuries. This was near Sawyerville. |url=https://twitter.com/spann/status/1489375753540096004 |website=Twitter |publisher=James Spann |access-date=3 February 2022 |archive-date=3 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203231040/https://twitter.com/spann/status/1489375753540096004 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=LARGE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TORNADO NEAR SAWYERVILLE. Will eventually cross Highway 69 between Greensboro and Moundville. #alwx |url=https://twitter.com/NWSBirmingham/status/1489328408618323977 |website=Twitter |publisher=National Weather Service |access-date=3 February 2022 |archive-date=3 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203200235/https://twitter.com/NWSBirmingham/status/1489328408618323977 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Damage, entrapments reported in Hale County following confirmed tornado |url=https://www.wvtm13.com/article/tornado-damage-hale-county-alabama-february-3/38975270 |website=WVTM-TV |publisher=NBC News |access-date=3 February 2022 |archive-date=3 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203212049/https://www.wvtm13.com/article/tornado-damage-hale-county-alabama-february-3/38975270 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=2/3/2022 Tornado Events |url=https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=%28C%29+Tornado&beginDate_mm=02&beginDate_dd=03&beginDate_yyyy=2022&endDate_mm=02&endDate_dd=03&endDate_yyyy=2022&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=-999%2CALL |website=National Centers for Environmental Information |publisher=National Weather Service |access-date=24 May 2022 |archive-date=24 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524211858/https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=(C)+Tornado&beginDate_mm=02&beginDate_dd=03&beginDate_yyyy=2022&endDate_mm=02&endDate_dd=03&endDate_yyyy=2022&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=-999,ALL |url-status=live }} The National Weather Service issued a particularly dangerous situation on the tornado warning for Sawyerville.{{cite web |title=Tornado Warning continues for Sawyerville AL until 2:45 PM CST |url=https://twitter.com/NWStornado/status/1489328205798412288 |website=Twitter |publisher=National Weather Service |access-date=4 February 2022 |archive-date=4 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204013450/https://twitter.com/NWStornado/status/1489328205798412288 |url-status=live }} The tornado damaged 60 homes and destroyed 20 others.[https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/sawyerville-family-grieves-tornado-victim/amp/ Sawyerville family grieves tornado victim] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209022407/https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/sawyerville-family-grieves-tornado-victim/amp/ |date=2022-12-09 }}, CBS42, February 4, 2022

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In Missouri, I-70, I-44, and I-72 were all covered with snow and ice. In Illinois, a stretch of I-55 was closed due to motor accidents reported in the area, and parts of I-74 and I-57 also closed in Illinois.[https://newschannel20.com/amp/news/local/numerous-interstate-exits-roads-closed Numerous interstate exits, roads closed] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226022316/https://newschannel20.com/amp/news/local/numerous-interstate-exits-roads-closed |date=2022-12-26 }}, News Channel 20, February 3, 2022 In Lewistown, Illinois, at least 14.4 inches (36.6 cm) of snow fell.{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/winter-storm-landon-midwest-updates-626aba75ddc5a6a89314fe6b45809881|title=Winter storm packing snow, freezing rain moves across US|work=APNews|date=3 February 2022|access-date=3 February 2022|archive-date=3 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203000731/https://apnews.com/article/winter-storm-landon-midwest-updates-626aba75ddc5a6a89314fe6b45809881|url-status=live}} Snow also resulted in the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois completely closing down during the storm.[https://www.freightwaves.com/news/severe-winter-storm-causing-airport-closures-flight-cancellations Severe winter storm causing airport closures, flight cancellations], FreightWaves, February 3, 2022 Snow accumulated as high as 17 inches (44 cm) was reported in Columbia City, Indiana.{{cite web|url=https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2022-02-02-winter-storm-landon-forecast-south-plains-midwest-northeast|title=Winter Storm Landon Sweeping Through the Northeast With Snow and Ice on Friday|work=The Weather Channel|date=4 February 2022|access-date=4 February 2022|archive-date=4 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204031435/https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2022-02-02-winter-storm-landon-forecast-south-plains-midwest-northeast|url-status=live}} A "weather-related" fatality occurred in Tennessee on February 4.{{cite web |title=More than 330,000 without power as deadly winter storm brings icy hazards |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/300000-power-deadly-winter-storm-brings-icy-hazards-rcna14858 |publisher=NBC News |access-date=4 February 2022 |archive-date=4 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204110900/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/300000-power-deadly-winter-storm-brings-icy-hazards-rcna14858 |url-status=live }} There were also over 85,000 power outages in Ohio.{{Cite web|last=Sosnowski|first=Alex|date=February 4, 2022|title=Widespread Arctic air to leave Northeast, Midwest shivering|url=https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/widespread-arctic-air-to-leave-northeast-midwest-shivering/1137552|website=AccuWeather|access-date=February 4, 2022|archive-date=February 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204235821/https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/widespread-arctic-air-to-leave-northeast-midwest-shivering/1137552|url-status=live}} Milwaukee, Wisconsin was “blitzed” by small amounts of snow and Madison, Wisconsin was also briefly affected.{{Cite web|last=Taschler|first=Joe|title=Winter storm Landon set to completely miss Wisconsin; portions of Illinois, Indiana and Michigan likely to get 'blitzed' by snow|url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/weather/2022/02/01/powerful-winter-storm-landon-expected-miss-wisconsin/9299797002/|access-date=2022-02-05|website=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-05-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520195158/https://www.jsonline.com/story/weather/2022/02/01/powerful-winter-storm-landon-expected-miss-wisconsin/9299797002/|url-status=live}} As far down as Kansas saw snow and ice, specifically in the Kansas City and Topeka areas. Lansing, Michigan saw its record highest snow, with {{convert|13.3|in|cm}}.{{Cite web|last=Jones|first=Lloyd|title=Latest winter storm deposits welcome bounty of snow|url=https://www.conwaydailysun.com/news/local/latest-winter-storm-deposits-welcome-bounty-of-snow/article_7e04b714-85f2-11ec-b0b5-635c2a3c4fcf.html|access-date=2022-02-14|website=The Conway Daily Sun|language=en|archive-date=2022-02-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214011609/https://www.conwaydailysun.com/news/local/latest-winter-storm-deposits-welcome-bounty-of-snow/article_7e04b714-85f2-11ec-b0b5-635c2a3c4fcf.html|url-status=live}} More snow was dropped in Nebraska, though it got less snow than neighboring Kansas, with the most snow in Omaha with {{convert|2|in|cm}}.

Large amounts of rain were reported in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Snow was reported in Albany, New York and over 17 inches (44 cm) was reported in areas of Vermont, Massachusetts, and Maine, specifically the areas of Burlington and Bangor. New York also recorded over 50,000 power outages.{{Cite web|last=Navarro|first=Adriana|date=February 4, 2022|title=Ice storm disrupts airline operations, prompts disaster declaration across Texas counties|url=https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/cross-country-storm-brings-slew-of-impacts-to-storm-weary-northeast/1137682|access-date=February 4, 2022|website=AccuWeather|archive-date=February 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204235831/https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/cross-country-storm-brings-slew-of-impacts-to-storm-weary-northeast/1137682|url-status=live}} Around half of Ulster County lost power due to the storm.[https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c171f23af98f49a9b058b13233809c61The 3–4 Feb 2022 Localized Ice Storm in Eastern New York], ARCGIS, August 10, 2022 In New York City, the temperature plummeted by 16 °F (9 °C) in a period of just one hour early on February 4, from 7am to 8am, as temperatures dropped from {{convert|54|F|C}} to {{convert|38|F|C}}.{{cite news |title=NYC temperature drops 20 degrees in less than an hour |url=https://www.fox5ny.com/news/temperatures-dropped-20-degrees-in-new-york-city-in-less-than-an-hour |access-date=June 25, 2022 |publisher=Fox5NY |date=February 4, 2022 |archive-date=September 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220916192215/https://www.fox5ny.com/news/temperatures-dropped-20-degrees-in-new-york-city-in-less-than-an-hour |url-status=live }} Hundreds of flights were delayed at both LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, although Long Island MacArthur Airport did not experience significant issues.[https://bronx.news12.com/alert-center-inclement-weather-causing-flight-cancelations-at-laguardia-jfk Inclement weather causes flight cancellations at LaGuardia, JFK], News 12 Bronx, February 4, 2022 Speed restrictions of {{convert|40|mph|kph|abbr=on}} were imposed on Interstate 90 in Massachusetts due to the storm.[https://whdh.com/news/speed-restriction-in-place-on-i-90-between-boston-new-york-due-to-winter-storm/ Speed restriction in place on I-90 between Boston, New York due to winter storm], WHDH, February 4, 2022

After the winter storm exited to sea, Southern Nova Scotia saw small amounts of snow before the winter storm began moving northeast into the sea toward Greenland.{{Cite web|author=Steve Almasy, Aya Elamroussi and Holly Yan|title=Deadly storm bringing tornado threats and hazardous precipitation to millions from Gulf states to Canada|url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/03/weather/winter-snowstorm-midwest-south-northeast-thursday/index.html|access-date=2022-02-05|website=CNN|date=3 February 2022|archive-date=2022-02-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204230426/https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/03/weather/winter-snowstorm-midwest-south-northeast-thursday/index.html|url-status=live}}

Greenland was briefly affected by the winter storm, though no major damage was reported due to the system dissipating a few hours later.{{cite news |last1=Korosec |first1=Marko |title=After a Record Winter Storm Landon in North America, the Polar Vortex now drags the same system towards Iceland, becoming the Most Intense Bomb Cyclone of the year next Monday |url=https://www.severe-weather.eu/global-weather/polar-vortex-2022-rapid-intensification-bomb-cyclone-iceland-snow-mk/ |access-date=26 April 2022 |work=Severe Weather Europe |date=5 February 2022 |archive-date=26 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326142805/https://www.severe-weather.eu/global-weather/polar-vortex-2022-rapid-intensification-bomb-cyclone-iceland-snow-mk/ |url-status=live }} Similar to Greenland, the remnants of the winter storm dropped snow in Iceland.

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