How much snow did we get in the 1996 blizzard?

How much snow did we get in the 1996 blizzard?

The Blizzard of ’96: In Retrospect 25 Years Later

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.

Where did the blizzard of 1996 happen?

On January 6, 1996, snow begins falling in Washington, D.C., and up the Eastern seaboard, beginning a blizzard that kills 154 people and causes over $1 billion in damages before it ends.

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.

Was there a blizzard in 1992?

Overall, the storm caused between $1–2 billion in damage (1992 USD) and 19 deaths, of which four were directly related to the storm….December 1992 nor’easter.

How long did the blizzard of 1996 last?

How many inches of snow did Philadelphia get in 1996?

30.7 inches
30.7 inches fell in Philly in the ’96 storm, and 20 or more inches in areas inhabited by 38.9 million people.

Has there ever been a tornado in a snowstorm?

Has there ever been a tornado touchdown during a blizzard or a snowstorm? One such twister was an F2 storm that killed two and injured 12 near Altus, Okla., on Feb. 22, 1975. Tornadoes have also occurred with snow on the ground during warm-ups when pre-existing snowpacks have not melted.

What states did the blizzard of 1996 hit?

Impact

• Virginia.
• Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
• Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.
• New Jersey.
• New York City.
• New England.

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