When was the big October storm in CT?
October 2011
First Alert meteorologists Bob Maxon and Ryan Hanrahan reminisce about what it was like to forecast the October 2011 snowstorm. The storm changed how local cities and towns prepared for storms and Eversource too, which was then Connecticut Light and Power.
Who did the blizzard of 93 affect?
One to three feet of snow fell widespread across New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and the Ohio Valley. With hurricane force winds (winds more than 74mph), the blizzard affected the entire east coast. Gusts to 60mph were recorded in the Shenandoah Valley.
What year was the ice storm in CT?
The Southern New England ice storm of 1973 was a winter storm that caused considerable damage to trees and power lines in parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. It also affected New York State….Southern New England ice storm of 1973.
| Type | Ice Storm |
| Formed | December 16, 1973 |
| Dissipated | December 17, 1973 |
| Lowest pressure | 992 mbar |
What year did it snow in October in Connecticut?
The first snowfall of the season came on Oct. 30, 2020 and Snow Monster was in Norfolk when the snow started falling.
When was the No Name storm?
March 12, 1993
The 1993 Storm of the Century (also known as the 93 Superstorm, The No Name Storm, or the Great Blizzard of ’93/1993) was a large cyclonic storm that formed over the Gulf of Mexico on March 12, 1993.
How many inches of snow did the blizzard of 93 get?
Lots and Lots of Snow Up to 6 inches of snow even blanketed the Florida Panhandle. Some particularly notable snowfall totals included: 56 inches at Mount LeConte, Tennessee. 50 inches at Mount Mitchell, North Carolina, with 14-foot drifts.
Does Connecticut get blizzards?
A nor’easter is making its way through Connecticut on Saturday and parts of the state have already gotten more than a foot of snow while New London has hit the criteria for a blizzard. Some of the snowfall totals we’re seeing include 21.5 inches in Groton, 19 inches in Norwich and 13 inches in Branford.
What year was Halloween Cancelled in Nebraska?
1991
Those of us who lived in eastern Nebraska and were of trick-or-treating age in 1991 still vividly remember this as the year Halloween was canceled. A storm actually was in the forecast for October 31, but the predictions underestimated the intensity.
What was the deadliest weather disaster of 2011?
Deadliest weather disaster of 2011: the East African drought By: Dr. Jeff Masters, 5:07 PM GMT on December 20, 2011 The deadliest storm of 2011 is Tropical Storm Washi, which is now being blamed for 957 deaths in the Philippines.
Did you see all of the natural disasters in 2011?
We have seen it all: deadly flooding, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, drought, wildfires, snowstorms, haboobs, and wind storms. Although all of these events typically occur every year (and although I can’t vouch for this scientifically), it seems as if, in 2011, we had more than our fair share of disasters.
What was the 2010-2011 drought like?
The 2010 – 2011 drought was rated along with the droughts of 1983 – 1984 and 1999 – 2000 as one of the three most significant droughts of the past 60 years. It was the driest 12-month period on record at some locations in East Africa. Figure 2.
What happened in the month of April 2011?
The month of April 2011 contained waves and waves of extreme severe weather across the United States. However, nothing was as severe or damaging than the events that occurred on April 27, 2011 in the U.S. Southeast.