The Great Blizzard of 1978, often called the "White Hurricane," remains the worst winter storm in Ohio's recorded history. Striking from January 25 to 27, 1978, the storm paralyzed the state with record-low atmospheric pressure, hurricane-force winds, and massive snowdrifts. ✅ Key Statistics and Impact Fatalities: 51 deaths were reported in Ohio alone, primarily due to exposure, heart attacks from shoveling, or carbon monoxide poisoning in stranded vehicles. Extreme Winds: Peak gusts reached 82

Forty years ago today the snow began to fall: | The Muskegon Chronicle

On January 2, 1949 one of the worst blizzards in the history of the Northern Plains began its pummeling of South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado. From January 2nd through the 5th, the blizzard raged and brought heavy snow, strong winds and cold temperatures. Subsequent storms through mid-February buried entire towns and homes and brought the entire region to a grinding halt. Wyoming PBS created a great documentary on the historic weather event and has made it available to the entire PBS f

144K views · 446 reactions | One of the worst winters in Nebraska history began 70 years ago today. | Nebraska State Historical Society | Facebook

6K views · 99 reactions | Do you remember the Great Blizzard of 1978? ❄ Where were you during the massive snowfall? ❄ 5 things to know: https://bit.ly/2JM0drb | Dayton.com | Facebook