How much snow did we get in the 1996 blizzard?
The Blizzard of ’96: In Retrospect 25 Years Later
| Some Selected Snowfall Totals | |
|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 18.2 inches |
| Providence, RI | 24.0 inches |
| Hartford, CT | 15.8 inches |
| New York City (Central Park), NY | 20.2 inches |
How much snow did Philadelphia get 1996?
30.7 inches fell in Philly in the ’96 storm, and 20 or more inches in areas inhabited by 38.9 million people.
How much snow did Syracuse get in the Blizzard of 1966?
Syracuse, New York received a record snowfall of 42.3 inches (107 cm) which remained their heaviest storm on record, until the Blizzard of 1993. The storm lasted from January 27 to January 31, 1966, a total of 4½ days.
Was there a Blizzard in 1996?
The North American blizzard of 1996 was a severe nor’easter that paralyzed the United States East Coast with up to 4 feet (1.2 m) of wind-driven snow from January 6 to January 8, 1996.
When did the blizzard of 1996 happen?
1996
North American blizzard of 1996/Start dates
How many inches of snow did NJ get in 1996?
Snowfall accumulation totals
| State | City/location | Amount (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| VA | Front Royal | 32 |
| NJ | Bordentown | 31 |
| PA | Philadelphia | 30.7 |
| NJ | Raritan | 30 |
When was the blizzard of 93 in NY?
March 12-14,1993
Described as one of the largest and most intense storms in a century, the March 12-14,1993 blizzard paralyzed the eastern seaboard with record cold, snow, and wind….
| The Blizzard of ’93 Measured Peak Wind Gusts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Town | State | Peak Wind Gust |
| Fire Island | NY | 89 mph |
| Boston | MA | 81 mph |
| Kennedy Airport | NY | 77 mph |
When was the Atlas snow storm in South Dakota?
October 3-5, 2013
RAPID CITY, S.D. – With the weather in the Black Hills area reaching the high 50’s and sunny, it’s hard to believe that today marks the 6th anniversary of Winter Storm Atlas (October 3-5, 2013).
What caused the North American blizzard of 1996?
The storm was caused by a low pressure system that developed in the Gulf of Mexico on January 6. From there it moved northeastward along the East Coast, leaving a swath of snowfall in excess of 10 inches from eastern Kentucky northeastward across the Mid-Atlantic States into southern and central New England.