In 1961, New York Plunged Into An Arctic Freeze That Makes This Year's Winter Look Downright Mild
Lisa Sammons
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Feeling sick of winter yet? If trudging through the snow and shoveling off your driveway has you down, don’t fret. Things are not as bad as they could be. Winter in New York can be brutal, but this year’s snowfall and low temperatures are nothing compared to some of our record-breaking seasons of years past. For instance, 1961 was one of the worst winters ever seen in the Northeast. The season featured three major storms that dumped massive quantities of snow in New York. Bundle up and check out the stats for one of the worst winter storms in New York::
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Do you remember the 1960-1961 winter in New York? If not, read more about it on the National Weather Service website. Can you remember the coldest year in New York? Or what other major winter storms in New York have you survived? Share your experiences in the comments!
And if you’re searching for cool things to do this winter, here are some fun indoor activities that are great for you and your family.
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Aside from the 1961 nor'easter, have there been more terrible winter storms in New York?
Absolutely, there have been many bad winter storms in New York, and here are a few that will go down in history:
- Great White Hurricane (March 11-14, 1888)
- St. Valentine's Day Blizzard (February 10-14, 1899)
- Great Blizzard of 1947 (December 25-26, 1947)
- Lindsay Snowstorm (February 8-10, 1969)
- Blizzard of 1996 (January 6-10, 1996)
- Blizzard of 2006 (February 11-13, 2006)
- Winter Storm Jonas (January 19-29, 2016)
Check out our article telling you more about these bad winter storms in New York.
What are some of the best winter attractions in New York?
One of the best winter attractions in New York is ice skating in Wollman Rink in Central Park, but here are some more winter adventures that we recommend:
- Sam's Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Cragsmoor
- Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen
- Montauk Point Lighthouse, Montauk
- Niagara Falls, Niagara County
- The Met Cloisters, New York
- The Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester
- The Wild Center, Tupper Lake
- Finger Lakes Wine Country, Finger Lakes
- Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, Saranac Lake
- Snow Tubing At Peek'n Peak Resort, Clymer
- Lake George Winter Carnival, Lake George
- Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, Hyde Park
Be sure to read our previous article telling you more about these winter attractions in New York.
What are the best frozen waterfalls in New York?
Chasing frozen waterfalls is one of our favorite winter adventures, and here are some of the best frozen waterfalls in New York that are pure magic:
- Cohoes Falls, Waterford
- Buttermilk Falls, Ithaca
- Chittenango Falls, Cazenovia
- Corbett's Glen Falls, Rochester
- Hector Falls, Hector
- Bastion Falls, Haines Falls
- Kaaterskill Falls, Hunter
- Upper and Lower Falls at Letchworth State Park
- Taughannock Falls, Trumansburg
- Salmon River Falls, Orwell
Here’s an article telling you more about these frozen waterfalls in New York.