A Massive Blizzard Blanketed Minneapolis In Snow In 1991 And It Will Never Be Forgotten
For many Minnesotans, blizzards and snowstorms tend to blend together. After all, the Land of 10,000 Lakes is one of the snowiest places in the United States, and a dumping of snow is just another winter day. But there are some storms that live on in the collective memory of all Minnesotans. These are storms so big, that result in snow piles so huge, that they will likely never be forgotten. In 1991, these conditions combined with what was supposed to be a fun holiday. It resulted in one of the most famous blizzards in Minnesota history.
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Starting on October 31, 1991, a huge winter storm took over the Upper Midwest, including Minnesota.
In total, the storm dumped up to 37 inches of snow in the hardest hit areas around Duluth. Minneapolis was not hit quite as hard, but it didn't escape the snow.
While plows did their job and school closures scrolled across television screens, children in Minneapolis donned their costumes and headed out into the storm.
If you want to see more coverage of this unforgettable Minneapolis blizzard, check out this video:
Do you remember the Halloween Blizzard of 1991? Were you in Minneapolis at the time of this massive blizzard? Let us know your experience in the comments down below!
Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
