Two of the Three Largest, Heaviest Northeast Snowstorms Since 1956 Have Happened in March
Jan 17, 2024
At a Glance Major March Northeast winter storms are few, relative to the core winter months.However, they have also been among the most widespread, heaviest events of any month. Two of the three most expansive, heaviest Northeast snowstorms since the mid-1950s happened in March, rather than the core winter months of December, January or February. (MORE: ) From 1956-2017, only threeof 34Northeast snowstorms attaining aCategory 3 or higher rating on the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale (NESIS), have occurred in March,according...