When was it published?

December 31, 1852 in The Nevada Journal

Domestic News December 31, 1852

The Nevada Journal

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Heavy Snow, Roof Caving, Rain Melting Snow

Nevada City, Nevada County, California

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What is this article about?

Heavy snowfall accumulated to a foot in the local city over the week ending Saturday night, prompting residents to clear roofs on Sunday; some roofs collapsed, but most were cleared safely. Pleasant weather followed until Tuesday, when heavy rain began melting the snow.

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Heavy Snow.—During most of the week previous to Saturday last, snow fell in this vicinity at intervals. On Saturday night the elements contrived to sift all at once in addition to previous unmelted contributions, a full foot of snow. Sunday morning nearly the whole city was alert, throwing off the snow from roofs, that were not constructed to bear the weight. Some roofs caved, but the majority were soon safely relieved of the extra load. On Sunday and Monday the weather was comparatively pleasant, but on Tuesday a rain set in, and has continued to rain heavily at intervals ever since, taking off the snow.

What sub-type of article is it?

Weather

What keywords are associated?

Heavy Snow Roof Caving Rain Melting Snow

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Week Previous To Saturday Last, Saturday Night, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

Outcome

some roofs caved, but the majority were soon safely relieved of the extra load; rain taking off the snow.

Event Details

Snow fell in this vicinity at intervals during most of the week previous to Saturday last. On Saturday night, a full foot of snow fell in addition to previous unmelted snow. Sunday morning, nearly the whole city cleared snow from roofs not built to bear the weight. On Sunday and Monday the weather was comparatively pleasant, but on Tuesday a rain set in and has continued heavily at intervals.