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Winter storms can produce both ice and snow, but are usually more notable in one of these two categories. The "Maximum accumulation" sections reflect the more notable category which is represented in inches of snow unless otherwise stated. Only category 1 and higher storms as defined by their regional snowfall index are included here.
These are the 10 worst ones in recorded history. ... This storm has many names—from Snowzilla to the Blizzard of 2016 and Winter Storm Jonas—but the National Weather Service dubbed it the ...
Ice Storm of 1994 [6] Considered one of the worst ice storms in US History. ... 2022 North American winter storm; January 31 – February 2, 2023, ice storm;
These massive storms made their mark on history and tragically claimed the lives of many people.
High storm waves may sink ships at sea and cause coastal flooding and beach erosion. Notable nor'easters include The Great Blizzard of 1888, one of the worst blizzards in U.S. history. It dropped 100–130 cm (40–50 in) of snow and had sustained winds of more than 45 miles per hour (72 km/h) that produced snowdrifts in excess of 50 feet (15 m).
Among most significant winters in UK history; the snowfalls of 16-22 January 1615 were particularly notable [3] Most of Europe Most of Europe 16 December 2009 Winter of 2009–10 in Europe: England, Wales, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany United Kingdom, Central Europe, Eastern Europe 18 January 2018 Cyclone David/Friederike
Long grass bears the weight of snow in this Jan. 8, 2024, photo taken in Emporia. The blizzard of early January closed roads and brought life-threatening cold to the state. (Max McCoy/Kansas ...
The snowstorm was described as the worst blizzard in the region after that of 1888. [1] The storm was not accompanied by high winds, but the snow fell silently and steadily. By the time it stopped on December 26, accumulation had reached 26.4 inches (67.1 cm) in Central Park in Manhattan. [2]