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The winter storm moved into Canada, causing additional power outages and producing snowfall totals of over 10 inches (25 cm) in some locations. [7] Of the four nor'easters that impacted the Northeast in March, this nor'easter was the strongest in terms of minimum pressure, at least 968 millibars (28.6 inHg). [5]
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.
In addition to the two roof collapse incidents that killed 4 in Quebec on March 12 and March 16, the storm was responsible for at least 4 fatalities in Ohio from heart-related issues from snow-shoveling. 5 people, including two in New York, one in Ohio, one in Tennessee and one in Ontario were killed as a result of traffic accidents.
Historic Ice Storm in Rochester NY (1991) And the Ice Storm of March 4, 1991 paralyzed the area. More than 200,000 homes and businesses lost power, and it took 14 days to get the lights back on ...
The March 1960 nor'easter was a severe winter storm that impacted the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions of the United States. The storm ranked as Category 4, or "crippling", on the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale. [1] Northeasterly flow, combined with the storm's slower forward motion, enhanced snowfall across the region. [2]
Brace yourself for a hard winter, fellow travelers. "Prepare for the worst," warned aviation expert David Doughty. "You might encounter ice storms, blizzards and other treacherous weather conditions."
The storm originated from an extratropical cyclone in the northern Pacific Ocean in early March, arriving on the west coast of the United States by March 10. The storm moved into the Rocky Mountains on Saturday, March 13, dumping up to 2–3 feet (61–91 cm) of snow in some areas. It was unofficially given the name Winter Storm Xylia. [4] [5]
A major winter storm is sweeping across much of the nation's middle section through the end of the weekend and into early this week, bringing a swath of hazardous snow and ice. Track the storm's ...