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A historic winter storm that hit the US and Canada in January 1978, with record low pressures, heavy snow and high winds. Learn about the meteorological history, impact and aftermath of this severe blizzard.
A historic nor'easter that struck New England, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the New York metropolitan area in February 1978. The storm brought record-breaking snowfall, strong winds, storm surge, and power outages, killing about 100 people and causing $520 million in damage.
6 lut 2023 · The Blizzard of 1978 hit New England on Feb. 6-7, bringing two feet of snow, hurricane-force winds and coastal flooding. It was one of the most intense winter storms in the region's history, causing over 100 deaths and 4,500 injuries.
26 sty 1978 · Learn about the historic winter storm that paralyzed the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes in January 1978. See how low pressure, wind, snow, and cold caused widespread damage, power outages, and deaths across the region.
7 lut 2024 · The Blizzard of '78 was a historic storm that hit New England on Feb. 6 and Feb. 7, 1978, with 36 hours of snow, wind and coastal flooding. It caused 99 deaths, billions of dollars in damage and changed the way people interpreted major snow forecasts.
The Blizzard of '78 hit New England like a ton of bricks. In a region where inclement weather is a regular occurrence, this storm still stands out in the minds of locals as the most...
12 sty 2023 · The Blizzard of '78 struck the region from February 6-7, 1978 and is still remembered by many for its crippling impact on much of southern New England. The storm brought widespread blizzard conditions, more than two feet of snow, high winds gusting over hurricane force, and multiple rounds of major coastal flooding.
