Great Blizzard of 1978
Historically strong winter storm across central and eastern USA in 1978 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the blizzard in January 1978. For the blizzard in February 1978, see Northeastern United States blizzard of 1978.
The Great Blizzard of 1978 was a historic winter storm that struck the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes regions of the United States as well as Southern Ontario in Canada from Wednesday, January 25 through Friday, January 27, 1978. It is often cited as one of the most severe blizzards in US history.[1] The third lowest non-tropical atmospheric pressure ever recorded in the mainland United States occurred as the storm passed over Mount Clemens, Michigan, where barometer readings fell to 956.0 mb (28.23 inHg) on January 26.[2]
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Meteorological history | |
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Formed | January 24, 1978 |
Dissipated | January 29, 1978 |
Category 5 "Extreme" winter storm | |
Regional Snowfall Index: 39.07 (NOAA) | |
Lowest pressure | 955.5 mbar (hPa); 28.22 inHg |
Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | 33.8 in (86 cm) at Muskegon, Michigan |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | ~90 |
Damage | $100 million (1978 USD) |
Areas affected | Central United States, Eastern United States, Eastern Canada |
Part of the 1977–78 North American winter |
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