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The following is a collection of notable winter storms that I, HurricaneCovid, have put together. If you disagree with some of my selections, please head to this page's talk page to suggest changes there. DO NOT edit this page without my permission. Thank you, and enjoy!
Storm of The Year
Storm of The Year 2020
Storm Kade–Ciara
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| Duration | February 3–16, 2020 |
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| Lowest pressure | 943 mb (27.85 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 23.5 in (60 cm) |
| Fatalities | 17 fatalities |
| Damage | ≥ $3.1 billion (2021 USD) |
Deadliest storms
1972 Iran blizzard
| Duration | February 3–9, 1972 |
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| Maximum snow | 312 in (790 cm) |
| Fatalities | ≥ 4,000 fatalities |
| Damage | Unknown |
2008 Afghanistan Blizzard
| Duration | January 9–10, 2008 |
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| Maximum snow | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Fatalities | 926 fatalities |
| Damage | Unknown |
Great Blizzard of 1888
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| Duration | March 11–14, 1888 |
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| Lowest pressure | 980 mb (28.94 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 58 in (150 cm) |
| Fatalities | ≥ 400 fatalities |
| Damage | $25 million (1888 USD) |
Great Appalachian Storm of 1950
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| Duration | November 24–27, 1950 |
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| Lowest pressure | 978 mb (28.88 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 57 in (140 cm) |
| Fatalities | 383 fatalities |
| Damage | $66.7 million (1950 USD) |
December 1960 nor'easter
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| Duration | December 10–14, 1960 |
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| Lowest pressure | 966 mb (28.53 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 21.4 in (54 cm) |
| Fatalities | 286 fatalities |
| Damage | Unknown |
"White Hurricane" of 1913
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| Duration | November 7–11, 1913 |
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| Lowest pressure | 968.5 mb (28.60 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Fatalities | ≥ 250 fatalities |
| Damage | $4.78 million (1913 USD) |
Blizzard of 1966
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| Duration | January 27–31, 1966 |
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| Maximum snow | 103 in (260 cm) |
| Fatalities | 201 fatalities |
| Damage | Unknown |
Most destructive
February 13–17, 2021 winter storm
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| Duration | February 13–17, 2021 |
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| Lowest pressure | 960 mb (28.35 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Fatalities | 136 fatalities |
| Damage | $20.4 billion (2021 USD) |
1993 Storm of the Century
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| Duration | March 12–15, 1993 |
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| Lowest pressure | 960 mb (28.35 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 69 in (180 cm) |
| Fatalities | 318 fatalities |
| Damage | $2 billion (1993 USD) |
Southeast Ice Storm of 1994
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| Duration | February 9–13, 1994 |
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| Maximum ice | 6 in (150 mm) |
| Fatalities | 9 fatalities |
| Damage | $3 billion (1994 USD) |
Blizzard of 1996
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| Duration | January 6–10, 1996 |
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| Lowest pressure | 980 mb (28.94 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 48 in (120 cm) |
| Fatalities | 154 fatalities |
| Damage | $3 billion (1996 USD) |
December 1992 nor'easter
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| Duration | December 10–12, 1992 |
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| Lowest pressure | 985 mb (29.09 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 48 in (120 cm) |
| Fatalities | 19 fatalities |
| Damage | $2.4 billion (1992 USD) |
February 14–15, 2015 blizzard
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| Duration | February 13–15, 2015 |
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| Lowest pressure | 958 mb (28.29 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 27.4 in (70 cm) |
| Fatalities | 6 fatalities |
| Damage | $2.8 billion (2014 USD) |
Unusual storms
Great Blizzard of 1899
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| Duration | February 10–14, 1899 |
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| Maximum snow | 20.5 in (52 cm) |
| Fatalities | ≥ 100 fatalities |
| Damage | Unknown |
January 1977 blizzard
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| Duration | January 16–21, 1977 |
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| Maximum snow | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Fatalities | 1 fatality |
| Damage | $2 billion (1977 USD) |
2004 Christmas Eve snowstorm
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| Duration | December 24–28, 2004 |
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| Lowest pressure | 964 mb (28.47 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 18 in (46 cm) |
| Fatalities | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
1804 Snow hurricane
| Duration | October 4–11, 1804 |
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| Lowest pressure | 977 mb (28.85 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 48 in (120 cm) |
| Fatalities | 16 fatalities |
| Damage | $100,000 (1804 USD) |
1997 April Fool's Day blizzard
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| Duration | March 30 – April 1, 1997 |
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| Lowest pressure | 979 mb (28.91 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 33 in (84 cm) |
| Fatalities | 3 fatalities |
| Damage | Unknown |
April 2018 blizzard
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| Duration | April 13–15, 2018 |
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| Lowest pressure | 985 mb (29.09 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 33 in (84 cm) |
| Fatalities | 4 fatalities |
| Damage | $925 million (2018 USD) |
2011 "Snowtober"
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| Duration | October 28 – November 1, 2011 |
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| Lowest pressure | 971 mb (28.67 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 32 in (81 cm) |
| Fatalities | 39 fatalities |
| Damage | $2 billion (2011 USD) |
Strongest storms
Braer Storm of 1993
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| Duration | January 8–17, 1993 |
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| Lowest pressure | 914 mb (26.99 inHg) |
| Fatalities | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
Storm Mabel–Dennis
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| Duration | February 9–18, 2020 |
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| Lowest pressure | 920 mb (27.17 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Fatalities | 7 fatalities |
| Damage | $240 million (2020 USD) |
2013 Northwest Pacific cyclone
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| Duration | January 13–21, 2013 |
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| Lowest pressure | 936 mb (27.64 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 12 in (30 cm) |
| Fatalities | 1 fatality |
| Damage | Unknown |
Early January 2014 nor'easter
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| Duration | December 31, 2013 – January 5, 2014 |
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| Lowest pressure | 936 mb (27.64 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 23.8 in (60 cm) |
| Fatalities | 16 fatalities |
| Damage | $75 million (2014 USD) |
Superstorm Sandy
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| Duration | October 29–31, 2012 |
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| Lowest pressure | 940 mb (27.76 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 36 in (91 cm) |
| Fatalities | 7 fatalities |
| Damage | $100 million (2012 USD) |
2011 Bering Sea cyclone
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| Duration | November 4–11, 2011 |
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| Lowest pressure | 943 mb (27.85 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 6.4 in (16 cm) |
| Fatalities | 1 fatality |
| Damage | $24 million (2011 USD) |
Storm Ginny
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| Duration | October 25–30, 1963 |
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| Lowest pressure | 948 mb (27.99 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 48 in (120 cm) |
| Fatalities | 2 fatalities |
| Damage | $400,000 (1963 USD) |
January 2018 blizzard
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| Duration | January 3–6, 2018 |
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| Lowest pressure | 949 mb (28.02 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Fatalities | 22 fatalities |
| Damage | $1.1 billion (2018 USD) |
High ranking ( RSI scale)
Great Blizzard of 1978
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| Duration | January 24–29, 1978 |
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| Lowest pressure | 955.5 mb (28.22 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 52 in (130 cm) |
| Fatalities | 71 fatalities |
| Damage | $73 million (1978 USD) |
1991 Halloween blizzard
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| Duration | October 31 – November 3, 1991 |
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| Lowest pressure | 984 mb (29.06 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 37 in (94 cm) |
| Fatalities | 22 fatalities |
| Damage | $100 million (1991 USD) |
2011 Groundhog Day blizzard
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| Duration | January 31 – February 3, 2011 |
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| Lowest pressure | 996 mb (29.41 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 27 in (69 cm) |
| Fatalities | 36 fatalities |
| Damage | $1.8 billion (2011 USD) |
January 2016 blizzard
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| Duration | January 22–24, 2016 |
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| Lowest pressure | 983 mb (29.03 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 42 in (110 cm) |
| Fatalities | 55 fatalities |
| Damage | $3 billion (2016 USD) |
2009 Christmas blizzard
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| Duration | December 22–25, 2009 |
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| Lowest pressure | 985 mb (29.09 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 40 in (100 cm) |
| Fatalities | 21 fatalities |
| Damage | Unknown |
Northeast blizzard of 1978
| Duration | February 5–7, 1978 |
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| Maximum snow | 40 in (100 cm) |
| Fatalities | ≥ 100 fatalities |
| Damage | $520 million (1978 USD) |
See also
- List of major snow and ice events in the United States
- List of Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale winter storms
- List of Regional Snowfall Index Category 5 winter storms
- List of Regional Snowfall Index Category 4 winter storms
- List of nor'easters
- List of European windstorms
References
External links
- U.S. Storm Summaries from the Weather Prediction Center
- U.S. Event Reviews from the Weather Prediction Center
- European windstorm reviews from the UK Met Office
- European windstorm reviews from Meteo France
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The following is a collection of notable winter storms that I, HurricaneCovid, have put together. If you disagree with some of my selections, please head to this page's talk page to suggest changes there. DO NOT edit this page without my permission. Thank you, and enjoy!
Storm of The Year
Storm of The Year 2020
Storm Kade–Ciara
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| Duration | February 3–16, 2020 |
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| Lowest pressure | 943 mb (27.85 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 23.5 in (60 cm) |
| Fatalities | 17 fatalities |
| Damage | ≥ $3.1 billion (2021 USD) |
Deadliest storms
1972 Iran blizzard
| Duration | February 3–9, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Maximum snow | 312 in (790 cm) |
| Fatalities | ≥ 4,000 fatalities |
| Damage | Unknown |
2008 Afghanistan Blizzard
| Duration | January 9–10, 2008 |
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| Maximum snow | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Fatalities | 926 fatalities |
| Damage | Unknown |
Great Blizzard of 1888
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| Duration | March 11–14, 1888 |
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| Lowest pressure | 980 mb (28.94 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 58 in (150 cm) |
| Fatalities | ≥ 400 fatalities |
| Damage | $25 million (1888 USD) |
Great Appalachian Storm of 1950
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| Duration | November 24–27, 1950 |
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| Lowest pressure | 978 mb (28.88 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 57 in (140 cm) |
| Fatalities | 383 fatalities |
| Damage | $66.7 million (1950 USD) |
December 1960 nor'easter
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| Duration | December 10–14, 1960 |
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| Lowest pressure | 966 mb (28.53 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 21.4 in (54 cm) |
| Fatalities | 286 fatalities |
| Damage | Unknown |
"White Hurricane" of 1913
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| Duration | November 7–11, 1913 |
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| Lowest pressure | 968.5 mb (28.60 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Fatalities | ≥ 250 fatalities |
| Damage | $4.78 million (1913 USD) |
Blizzard of 1966
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| Duration | January 27–31, 1966 |
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| Maximum snow | 103 in (260 cm) |
| Fatalities | 201 fatalities |
| Damage | Unknown |
Most destructive
February 13–17, 2021 winter storm
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| Duration | February 13–17, 2021 |
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| Lowest pressure | 960 mb (28.35 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Fatalities | 136 fatalities |
| Damage | $20.4 billion (2021 USD) |
1993 Storm of the Century
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| Duration | March 12–15, 1993 |
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| Lowest pressure | 960 mb (28.35 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 69 in (180 cm) |
| Fatalities | 318 fatalities |
| Damage | $2 billion (1993 USD) |
Southeast Ice Storm of 1994
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| Duration | February 9–13, 1994 |
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| Maximum ice | 6 in (150 mm) |
| Fatalities | 9 fatalities |
| Damage | $3 billion (1994 USD) |
Blizzard of 1996
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| Duration | January 6–10, 1996 |
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| Lowest pressure | 980 mb (28.94 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 48 in (120 cm) |
| Fatalities | 154 fatalities |
| Damage | $3 billion (1996 USD) |
December 1992 nor'easter
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| Duration | December 10–12, 1992 |
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| Lowest pressure | 985 mb (29.09 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 48 in (120 cm) |
| Fatalities | 19 fatalities |
| Damage | $2.4 billion (1992 USD) |
February 14–15, 2015 blizzard
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| Duration | February 13–15, 2015 |
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| Lowest pressure | 958 mb (28.29 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 27.4 in (70 cm) |
| Fatalities | 6 fatalities |
| Damage | $2.8 billion (2014 USD) |
Unusual storms
Great Blizzard of 1899
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| Duration | February 10–14, 1899 |
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| Maximum snow | 20.5 in (52 cm) |
| Fatalities | ≥ 100 fatalities |
| Damage | Unknown |
January 1977 blizzard
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| Duration | January 16–21, 1977 |
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| Maximum snow | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Fatalities | 1 fatality |
| Damage | $2 billion (1977 USD) |
2004 Christmas Eve snowstorm
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| Duration | December 24–28, 2004 |
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| Lowest pressure | 964 mb (28.47 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 18 in (46 cm) |
| Fatalities | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
1804 Snow hurricane
| Duration | October 4–11, 1804 |
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| Lowest pressure | 977 mb (28.85 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 48 in (120 cm) |
| Fatalities | 16 fatalities |
| Damage | $100,000 (1804 USD) |
1997 April Fool's Day blizzard
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| Duration | March 30 – April 1, 1997 |
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| Lowest pressure | 979 mb (28.91 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 33 in (84 cm) |
| Fatalities | 3 fatalities |
| Damage | Unknown |
April 2018 blizzard
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| Duration | April 13–15, 2018 |
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| Lowest pressure | 985 mb (29.09 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 33 in (84 cm) |
| Fatalities | 4 fatalities |
| Damage | $925 million (2018 USD) |
2011 "Snowtober"
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| Duration | October 28 – November 1, 2011 |
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| Lowest pressure | 971 mb (28.67 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 32 in (81 cm) |
| Fatalities | 39 fatalities |
| Damage | $2 billion (2011 USD) |
Strongest storms
Braer Storm of 1993
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| Duration | January 8–17, 1993 |
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| Lowest pressure | 914 mb (26.99 inHg) |
| Fatalities | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
Storm Mabel–Dennis
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| Duration | February 9–18, 2020 |
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| Lowest pressure | 920 mb (27.17 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Fatalities | 7 fatalities |
| Damage | $240 million (2020 USD) |
2013 Northwest Pacific cyclone
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| Duration | January 13–21, 2013 |
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| Lowest pressure | 936 mb (27.64 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 12 in (30 cm) |
| Fatalities | 1 fatality |
| Damage | Unknown |
Early January 2014 nor'easter
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| Duration | December 31, 2013 – January 5, 2014 |
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| Lowest pressure | 936 mb (27.64 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 23.8 in (60 cm) |
| Fatalities | 16 fatalities |
| Damage | $75 million (2014 USD) |
Superstorm Sandy
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| Duration | October 29–31, 2012 |
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| Lowest pressure | 940 mb (27.76 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 36 in (91 cm) |
| Fatalities | 7 fatalities |
| Damage | $100 million (2012 USD) |
2011 Bering Sea cyclone
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| Duration | November 4–11, 2011 |
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| Lowest pressure | 943 mb (27.85 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 6.4 in (16 cm) |
| Fatalities | 1 fatality |
| Damage | $24 million (2011 USD) |
Storm Ginny
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| Duration | October 25–30, 1963 |
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| Lowest pressure | 948 mb (27.99 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 48 in (120 cm) |
| Fatalities | 2 fatalities |
| Damage | $400,000 (1963 USD) |
January 2018 blizzard
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| Duration | January 3–6, 2018 |
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| Lowest pressure | 949 mb (28.02 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Fatalities | 22 fatalities |
| Damage | $1.1 billion (2018 USD) |
High ranking ( RSI scale)
Great Blizzard of 1978
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| Duration | January 24–29, 1978 |
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| Lowest pressure | 955.5 mb (28.22 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 52 in (130 cm) |
| Fatalities | 71 fatalities |
| Damage | $73 million (1978 USD) |
1991 Halloween blizzard
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| Duration | October 31 – November 3, 1991 |
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| Lowest pressure | 984 mb (29.06 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 37 in (94 cm) |
| Fatalities | 22 fatalities |
| Damage | $100 million (1991 USD) |
2011 Groundhog Day blizzard
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| Duration | January 31 – February 3, 2011 |
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| Lowest pressure | 996 mb (29.41 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 27 in (69 cm) |
| Fatalities | 36 fatalities |
| Damage | $1.8 billion (2011 USD) |
January 2016 blizzard
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| Duration | January 22–24, 2016 |
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| Lowest pressure | 983 mb (29.03 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 42 in (110 cm) |
| Fatalities | 55 fatalities |
| Damage | $3 billion (2016 USD) |
2009 Christmas blizzard
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| Duration | December 22–25, 2009 |
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| Lowest pressure | 985 mb (29.09 inHg) |
| Maximum snow | 40 in (100 cm) |
| Fatalities | 21 fatalities |
| Damage | Unknown |
Northeast blizzard of 1978
| Duration | February 5–7, 1978 |
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| Maximum snow | 40 in (100 cm) |
| Fatalities | ≥ 100 fatalities |
| Damage | $520 million (1978 USD) |
See also
- List of major snow and ice events in the United States
- List of Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale winter storms
- List of Regional Snowfall Index Category 5 winter storms
- List of Regional Snowfall Index Category 4 winter storms
- List of nor'easters
- List of European windstorms
References
External links
- U.S. Storm Summaries from the Weather Prediction Center
- U.S. Event Reviews from the Weather Prediction Center
- European windstorm reviews from the UK Met Office
- European windstorm reviews from Meteo France