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.

Jan 26, 1978 · Transportation, schools, and businesses were shut down for days. The "Great Blizzard of 1978" dumped vast amounts of snow across the region and caused widespread near-hurricane strength wind gusts that heaped snow into enormous drifts.

2 days ago · One company made a board game called the Great Blizzard Travel Game, which at one point you could buy for $59 on eBay. Others made T-shirts that said, “I Survived the Blizzard of 1978.” Bumper stickers that said “We Survived the Blizzard of ‘78” were as ubiquitous as Michael Dukakis’ sweater. Dukakis in reality had four or five ...

Jan 25, 2018 · So, what made the Great Blizzard of 1978 so devastating? The storm that struck more tha40 years ago brought snow — just under seven inches fell in Cincinnati on Jan. 26 and 27. But there was...

Jan 4, 2008 · The incredible Blizzard of January 26-27th, 1978 evolved out of a winter that was infamous for cold and storms. The Winter of 1977-78 thus far had been one the coldest, since records began, in many areas from the Rockies eastward to the Appalachians.

Jan 27, 2025 · On this day 47 years ago, Ohio residents continued digging out, after the state's worst winter storm in history blasted the region on Jan 26, 1978, which became known as the "Great Blizzard of 1978."

create the Blizzard of ‘78 •Unusually strong high pressure over central Canada with very cold air, and nearly stationary high pressure over Greenland •Astronomical high tides in early February 1978 –New moon, moon in “perigee”, NE “fetch” •Low pressure at the surface and aloft moved out of the Great Lakes to the mid Atlantic coast

Jan 26, 2023 · DETROIT – It’s been 45 years since a powerful blizzard dropped more than a foot of snow in Southeast Michigan, establishing itself as one of the more memorable weather events in recent history....

The Great Blizzard of 1978 is often remembered as one of the worst blizzards in US history. The third lowest non-tropical atmospheric pressure ever recorded in the mainland United States occurred as the storm passed over southeast Michigan.

Jun 7, 2024 · In 1978, one of the worst blizzards in recent memory crippled the Atlantic seaboard. Between February 5th and February 7th, 1978, Boston received a record 27” of snow, while Providence, R.I., did Beantown half an inch better, at 27.6”. Atlantic City, N.J. also broke an all-time record with 20” of snow. Some areas reported drifts of up to 15 feet.