More than 24 inches of snow fell on Misawa in a 24 hour period March 10. 2010. Due to heavy snow warnings, the 35th Fighter Wing commander ordered Misawa Air Base closed and suspension of operations for the day for all non-essential service members and Defense Department civilian employees were authorized administrative leave. The last single snow fall event of this type was recorded during the winter of 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jamal Sutter)