In the blizzard of 1978, Nashua, NH, received a total snowfall of approximately 27.1 inches. This storm, which occurred from February 6 to February 7, 1978, was one of the most significant winter weather events in the region's history, causing widespread disruption and heavy snow accumulation across New England.
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The Great Blizzard of 1978 brought snowfall totals of up to 40-50 inches in some areas, with the highest recorded being around 60 inches in parts of Massachusetts.
The largest snowfall recorded in Indianapolis, Indiana, occurred during the blizzard of 1978, when the city received 8.2 inches of snow in a single day and a total of 30.6 inches over the course of the storm. This event significantly impacted the region, causing widespread disruptions. Snowfalls of this magnitude are rare in Indianapolis, making the 1978 blizzard a notable event in the city’s weather history.
The Great Blizzard of 1978 is estimated to have caused around 100 deaths in the United States, with Ohio being one of the hardest-hit states. The blizzard brought record snowfall and severe winter weather conditions across the Midwest and Northeast.
The largest recorded snowfall in Somerville, MA was during the Blizzard of 1978, when the city received over 27 inches of snow in a single storm.
The 1978 blizzard in Illinois, often referred to as the Great Blizzard of 1978, brought significant snowfall across the state, with some areas receiving over 20 inches. In parts of central and northern Illinois, snowfall totals reached as high as 30 inches. The storm also caused severe winds and drifts, leading to widespread travel disruptions and power outages. It remains one of the most memorable winter storms in Illinois history.
The state of Massachusetts was shut down for about a week during the blizzard of 1978, which occurred from February 5 to February 7. The storm brought record snowfall and strong winds, causing widespread transportation disruptions and forcing businesses and schools to close.
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Some famous blizzards include the Great Blizzard of 1888 in the northeastern United States, the Blizzard of 1978 in the Midwest and Northeast, and the Storm of the Century in 1993 which affected the eastern United States. These blizzards caused significant disruption and damage due to the heavy snowfall and strong winds.
There were around 100 people killed and 4500 people injured in the Northeastern United States blizzard of 1978.
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