MICHIGAN 100,000 vehicles were abandoned during the storm. It is considered one of the worst snowstorms of all time considering the wind gust and the amount of snowfall. Two of Michigans most famous blizzards occurred on January 26. About 20 people died as a direct or indirect result of the storm, most due to heart attacks or traffic accidents. The first was the Blizzard of 1967. The incredible Blizzard of January 26-27th, 1978 evolved out of a winter that was infamous for cold and storms. The ground blizzard of 1977 occurred in western New York and southern Ontario between January 28 and February 1, 1977. For two straight years, it was Elsa, Reply. Blizzards in SW Michigan The Great Blizzard of January 26-27 1978 The Great Blizzard of 1978 was a historic winter storm that struck the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes from Wednesday, January 25 through Friday, January 27, 1978. A Massive Blizzard Blanketed Detroit In Snow In 1974 And It Will Never Be Forgotten. Posted on March 3, 2021 by Mike. Milton Shapp of Pennsylvania and Gov. I agree, It would be nice to. blizzard of 1977: new york declared a disaster area Amtrak canceled all trains running west of Syracuse, and airports in Albany, Syracuse and Buffalo were closed by the storm. Two of Michigans worst blizzards occurred on January 26th. A crippling blizzard hit in '78. For the first time ever, the University of Michigan was closed. The Blizzard of 77 effectively began when a strong Arctic front associated with a passing low pressure system swept over Lake Erie the morning of January 28th, 1977. The storm is remembered in folklore as the Great Blizzard of 1978, 1977. One year and one week from today will be the 40th anniversary of the infamous Blizzard of 1977, which pummeled Western New York and Southern Ontario, Canada, with record-breaking snowfall from January 28 - February 1, 1977.Try 100 inches in some areas with 30 to 40-foot drifts (yes, feet). Again falling on January 26 and 27, the lower peninsula was hit with 10 to 30 inches of snow depending on location. The Blizzard of 1978 made me a household name in West Michigan 4. Maybe my new snowblower is working to good and keeping the heavy storms away. blizzard of 1977: temperatures drops 31 degrees in four hours Advertisement Carter took the action at the request of Gov. In several locations, the temperatures were in the 50s and 60s, and then a couple of days later on Jan. 26 and 27, the blizzard dumped lots of really heavy snow in a relatively short period. Blizzard of '78 - Somerset, MI, photo by Bill The most extensive and very nearly the most severe blizzard in Michigan history raged January 26, 1978 and into part of Friday January 27. CINCINNATI - Record cold in 1977. I remember the winter of 1977, a blizzard hit on the day of my birthday and school was closed, Happy Bithday to me! DETROIT One of the most memorable snow events is the Great Lakes blizzard of 1999, which dumped nearly a foot of snow on the Detroit area.. Carey. Jan 27, 2017 - Explore Duane Mau's board "Blizzard of 77'" on Pinterest. The incredible Blizzard of January 26-27th, 1978 evolved out of a winter that was infamous for cold and storms. Record 24 hour snowfall totals from the storm included, 16.1 inches at Grand Rapids, 15.4 inches at Houghton Lake and 12.2 at Dayton, OH. My last year coaching at U-M. Continue reading I did not learn of the demise of Michigans debate program in time to take steps to finding somewhere else to coach during the 1975-76 school year. The snow began falling about 5am during the morning. January 28, 1977- Blizzard of 1977 - True blizzard conditions prevailed for a couple of hours and a cold wave, fast moving cold front with some wind gusts to 60 mph with 2 to 4 " of snow, (3 " at Toledo Express Airport) blowing and drifting snow for many hours or really an entire day or The Ground Blizzard of 1977. At If youve spent decades in the city of Detroit, youve likely experienced your fair share of inclement weather throughout the years. About 20 people died as a direct or indirect result of the storm, most due The Ohio River froze in '77. Tag Archives: Blizzard of 1977 1976-1977 U-M: Debate? Blizzard of 78 Somerset, MI by Billie K67 The most extensive and very nearly the most severe blizzard in Michigan history raged throughout Thursday January 26, 1978 and into part of Friday January 27. The 1967 blizzard caught many Michigan residents off guard. I remember that blizzard! The blizzard came on the heals of what had already been a harsh winter. It is often cited as one of the most severe blizzards in US history. Lake Michigan was 90 percent covered in ice, 1977-1978: Perhaps the 1999 is known for the huge New Years blizzard that dumped 21.6 inches of snow over two days on Jan. 2-3; The Blizzard Warnings were allowed to die across Michigan during the forenoon hours of Friday, the 27th. From thunderstorms to tornado warnings, the Motor City is There is the story of this monumental snow disaster happening for you in your area in January of 1977, only to be followed by the "Great Blizzard of '78" from January 24th to the 27th that severely impacted the Ohio Valley and the upper Midwest, in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, southeast Wisconsin and Michigan, and then into southern portions of Ontario as well.This tells better than I could: Update: January 28, 2017: Today is the 40th anniversary! Flickr/Mark M. Murray A historic nor'easter brought blizzard conditions to New England, New Jersey and the New York City area at the beginning of February in 1978. Erno Rossi, author of celebrated books on the Blizzard of 1977 and Crystal Beach, died Feb. 16 in Welland County General Hospital in Welland, Ont., after a short illness. The blizzard occurred during the most extreme cold the area had ever seen, accompanied by some of the largest winter snowfalls on record. The 28.28 inches (958 millibars) barometric pressure measurement recorded in Its been 43 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. Theres a separate thread for the 1967 storm. Winds gusted to 100 mph. By the time January 1978 was coming to a close, snow depths of up to 40 inches was being measured across parts of Indiana and Michigan. This is a photo of downtown Welland, Ontario, East Main Street looking west just before the Main St lift bridge. Jan 18, 2017 - Explore Taj Beer's board "Blizzard of 78 ", followed by 590 people on Pinterest. 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. See more ideas about blizzard, snow storm, winter storm. The Great Blizzard of 1978. I cross country skiied to campus to study with other fellow grad students. It was my first winter living in Ann Arbor (Michigan), as a grad student. Submitted by magikkat13 on December 30, 2013 - 8:29pm. Buffalo, NY -- The Blizzard of 1977 started 38 years ago on the morning of January 28 and lasted four days, until February 1st. FRIDAY JAN 28 1977 (Welland Tribune photo) Of the many photographs from the Blizzard of '77, few capture the intensity and ferocity of the storm as it hit that Friday as well as the image here. Youve probably heard or read the word blizzard a few times in the last few weeks. Just recently, the Northern states and East coast were hit with a blizzard, as well were numerous Midwestern states. Daily peak wind gusts ranging from 46 to 69 mph (74 to 111 km/h) were recorded by the National Weather Service in Buffalo, with snowfall as high as 100 in (254 cm) recorded in areas, and the high win It's interesting that people were comparing this most recent blizzard (Feb 1 and 2) to the 1978 blizzard. In Lansing, the temperature was 66 degrees on Jan. 24, 1967. Though many believe that a blizzard just involves a heavy amounts of snow, this is not the case by definition. The Great Blizzard of 1978 was a historic winter storm that struck the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes regions from Wednesday, January 25 through Friday, January 27, 1978. 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. He was 84. The Blizzard of 1977 is still remembered in Western New York, especially in Buffalo, which received the brunt of the storm. In 1977 on January 28th the same area was blasted by what we thought was the "storm of the century"363 days later, 1978 topped it.15 to 35 inches of snow plus 70-100 mph winds, depending on where you were..well, I was in Wisconsin, northern Wisconsin to be exact, we missed the massive snows, but the wind mixed with 10 or so inches affected us none-the-less. See more ideas about blizzard, buffalo new york, snow storm. Record snow in 1978. The picture above was Lake Shore Drive in downtown Chicago. The blizzard of 1977 hit western New York as well as southern Ontario from January 28 to February 1. Mammoth blizzards occurred late in January and early Up to 50 inches of snow fell. The blizzard literally buried some houses where According to The National Weather Service, The Blizzard of 78 was the worst winter storm to hit Michigan since record keeping began.