47 years ago, the Blizzard of ’78 hit New England | WPRI.com
23 hours ago · We haven’t seen much snow this year, but 47 years ago New England was rocked by the Blizzard of ’78. That storm dropped more than 27 inches of snow over the course of 30 hours — no one ...
Remembering Blizzard of '78 in New Hampshire, 47 years later
20 hours ago · The Blizzard of '78 slammed New England 47 years ago this week. What was your experience? Or did you hear a lot about it growing up?
Northeastern United States blizzard of 1978 - Wikipedia
The Northeastern United States blizzard of 1978[1][2] was a catastrophic, historic nor'easter that struck New England, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the New York metropolitan area.
February 6, 1978: The Worst Blizzard In American History
1 day ago · On February 6, 1978, one of the most destructive winter storms in U.S. history struck New England with unprecedented force. The Blizzard of 1978 would paralyze the region for days, stranding thousands, shutting down major highways, and causing widespread devastation. By the time the storm subsided on February 7, it had claimed over 100 lives, inflicted more than $520 million in damage (over $2 ...
Worst winter storms in Boston: Looking back at Blizzard of ’78
18 hours ago · 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.
From the Gardner News archives: Recalling the Blizzard of ’78
19 hours ago · In all, 54 lives were lost in the blizzard throughout New England, while damages reached the astronomical total of more than $500 million.
Southern New Englanders remember Blizzard of '78 during a …
18 hours ago · The snow came down on Thursday, but not as much as it did 47 years ago during the Blizzard of 78.
Remembering the 1978 Blizzard - New England Historical Society
Feb 7, 2018 · The 1978 blizzard killed about 100 people and injured about 4,500. In central and southern New England, the snowfall turned to ice at night, leaving everything covered with ice.
Blizzard of 1978: How Bad Was the Blizzard of 1978 in New England ...
Feb 6, 2023 · The Blizzard of '78 began as an ordinary low pressure system off the coast of North Carolina on February 5th. It intensified as it tracked northward along the coast, made a small loop off the New Jersey coast, then passed slowly south of New England on February 6th and 7th.
Blizzard of ’78: A look at the storm that crippled New England – …
Feb 7, 2024 · Forty-six years ago, the Blizzard of '78 was exiting New England, concluding 36 hours of aggressive snow, wind and rounds of coastal flooding that left a lasting impact on the region. Beyond its status as a significant snowstorm, the event fundamentally altered the way an entire generation interpreted major snow forecasts.
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