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List of major snow and ice events in the United States - Wikipedia

1995, February 2–6, 020 20 inches (51 cm), 962 962 hPa (28.4 inHg), Storm ; 1996, January 6–10, 048 48 inches (120 cm), 980 980 hPa (29 inHg), Blizzard ...

Regional Snowfall Index (RSI) | Historic Storms

Historic Storms ; 1961-01-18, 1961-01-21, The Kennedy Inaugural Snowstorm ; 1951-03-09, 1951-03-17, The Midwest Snowstorm of 1951 ; 1950-11-22, 1950-11-30, The ...

Top Ten Winter Weather Events

At Louisville a single-day snowfall record of more than 15 inches was set. The heavy snow set the stage for what was to come next. Behind the storm an intensely ...

Winter Weather Types - Severe Weather 101

Descriptions of various types of severe winter weather, from the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory.

Winter Storms and Blizzards - National Weather Service

Blizzards are dangerous winter storms that are a combination of blowing snow and wind resulting in very low visibilities. While heavy snowfalls and severe ...

The Biggest Snow Storms in US History

The Knickerbocker Storm battered the upper South and middle Atlantic United States for two days, dumping a record-breaking 28 inches of snow on Washington, DC.

February 13–17, 2021 North American winter storm - Wikipedia

The February 13–17, 2021 North American winter storm was a crippling, large and major winter and ice storm that had widespread impacts across the United ...

The Worst Snowstorms in United States History - Your AAA Network

In honor of Mother Nature's icy and relentless wrath, we present the biggest blizzards and worst snowstorms in United States history.

Winter Storms - UCAR Center for Science Education

A blizzard is a severe snowstorm defined by the strength of its winds rather than the amount of snow it brings. With wind speeds at or above 56 kph (35 mph), ...

Major winter storm strikes the Northeast, impacting over 45 million ...

A massive winter storm has descended upon the Northeast, potentially affecting more than 45 million residents.

Notable Winter Storms - Products | North Carolina State Climate Office

Notable Winter Storms · A Blizzard Down East · The Coldest Day · A Coastal White Christmas · Storm of the Century · Carolina Crusher · An Ice Storm for the Ages · A ...

Cold Hard Facts about Winter Storms, Illinois State Climatologist ...

Since 1976, residents of Illinois have lived through three of the most severe winters of the century. The winter of 1977-1978 holds the distinction of being the ...

Winter Storm Preparedness & Blizzard Safety - American Red Cross

Drink plenty of warm fluids but avoid caffeine and alcohol. Avoid travel if you can. If you must go outside, plan to dress properly. Keep your nose, ears, ...

Major winter storm brings rain and snow from West Coast to Plains

A high-impact winter storm is forecast to bring rain and snow to an area spanning from California through the northern Plains to Michigan's ...

Winter Storms » Natural Disasters » - All Hazards

During severe storms the heavy snow burden may caue roofs to collapse, or knock down trees and power lines, resulting in power outages and susequent loss of ...

Winter storms and blizzards - A risk to entire continents | Munich Re

Major winter storms can cause as much damage as hurricanes. Whilst the wind speeds of these winter storms do not reach those of cyclones, the storm fronts ...

Midwest faces 2 major winter storms in 4 days, including blizzard ...

Back-to-back snowstorms will blast the central United States in a matter of days, including the chance for over a foot of snow and blizzard conditions that ...

Winter Storms - University of Central Arkansas

A Winter Storm WARNING means life-threatening, severe winter conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hours. People in a warning area should take ...

Winter Storm - The Weather Channel | weather.com

Parts of Colorado and New Mexico in feet of snow in this first major winter storm of the season. Previous Next. Advertisement. Sponsored Content. Your Privacy.

Famous winter storms | Minnesota DNR

At 17.1 inches it was the largest snowstorm on record for December, and the fifth largest in the Twin Cities going back to 1891. This was an enormous storm and ...