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Significant winter events in Lawrence history.

Created by LJWorld on Feb 2, 2011

Last updated: 02/02/11 at 11:27 AM

Tags: weather snow winter temperature cold

• 8 inches
  Feb 1, 2011

  The National Weather Serviced reported that Lawrence received 8 inches of snow on Feb. 1, 2011. The last time Lawrence received that much snow in a single day was Feb. 8, 1980.

• 6.2 inches
  Dec 25, 2009

  The addition of powerful winds to the 6.2 inches of snowfall on Christmas Day 2009 made for a difficult holiday for many Lawrence residents.

• 7 inches
  Dec 8, 2005

  Lawrence received 7 inches of snow on Dec. 8, 2005, making it one of the most significant snow events of the past 20 years. The city also received 7 inches of snow on Oct. 22, 1996 and Feb. 25, 1993

• 5.6 inches
  Dec 13, 2000

  One of the most significant snow storms in the past 20 years was on Dec. 13, 2000 when Lawrence saw 5.6 inches of snow.

• 7 inches
  Oct 22, 1996

  A surprise snow storm on Oct. 22, 1996 brought 7 inches of snow to Lawrence, making it one of the most significant snow storms in the past 20 years. The city also saw 7 inches of snow on Dec. 8, 2005 and Feb. 25, 1993.

• 7 inches
  Feb 25, 1993

  Lawrence received 7 inches of snow on Feb. 25, 1993, making it one of the most significant snow storms in the past 20 years. The city also saw 7 inches of snow on Dec. 8, 2005 and Oct. 22, 1996.

• -20 degrees
  Dec 23, 1989

  The third-coldest temperature in Lawrence history was -20 degrees. This temperature was recorded on both Dec. 23, 1989 and Feb. 15, 1905.

• -21 degrees
  Dec 22, 1989

  The second-coldest temperature recorded in Lawrence history was -21 degrees on both Dec. 22, 1989 and Jan. 12, 1912.

• 11 inches
  Dec 5, 1942

  Lawrence received 11 inches of snow on Dec. 5, 1942. It's the fourth-highest snowfall total for a single day in the city's history.

• 12 inches
  Jan 9, 1930

  On Jan. 9, 1930, Lawrence received 12 inches of snow. It's the third-highest snowfall total for a single day in the city's history.

• 10.3 inches
  Mar 4, 1915

  The fifth highest snowfall total in Lawrence history came on March 4, 1915.

• 20 inches
  Mar 23, 1912

  Lawrence received 20 inches of snow on March 23, 1912. It is the highest snowfall total in a single day to date.

• -21 degrees
  Jan 12, 1912

  The second-coldest temperature in Lawrence history was recorded at -21 degrees on both Jan. 12, 1912 and Dec. 22, 1989.

• -20 degrees
  Feb 15, 1905

  The third-coldest temperature in Lawrence history was recorded on both Feb. 15, 1905 and Dec. 23, 1989 at -20 degrees.

• 15 inches
  Feb 27, 1900

  The second-highest snowfall total in Lawrence history happened on Feb. 27, 1900.

• -25 degrees
  Feb 12, 1899

  The coldest day in Lawrence history was on Feb. 12, 1899 when the temperature dropped to -25 degrees.