Posted in Rhode Island
December 22, 2020
In 1978, Rhode Island Plunged Into A Blizzard That Makes This Year’s Winter Look Downright Mild
Feel that chill in the air, Rhode Islanders? We’ve officially entered another New England winter, and we all know they can be pretty unpredictable. However, when you’re feeling cold and a bit blue, remember that we’ve experienced far worse. If you were around in 1978, you may remember a far more devastating storm here in Rhody… a storm that makes this winter seem extremely tame.
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While snow is certainly possible -- and, in fact, we typically do see some snowfall before winter's end -- our spot on the coast can be beneficial this time of year.
In fact, as recently as 2019, an arctic blast brought a record chill to Rhody, and 2013's Winter Storm Nemo carried on for 11 days and knocked the power out for 200,000 people.
From February 5th - February 7th, approximately 38 inches of snow fell on certain parts of Rhode Island. Providence saw a record-breaking 27.6 inches of snow during those two days.
Thousands of Rhode Islanders were without power for weeks (in the middle of winter) and the interstate highways were shut down.
Eventually, the National Guard was called in to rescue and dig out local communities.
After a year that brought us nothing but plot twists, perhaps a mild winter is just what we need.
Do you remember your coldest and most treacherous Rhode Island winter?
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