Wednesday, February 25, 2015

How New England and Boston's Snow Measures Up In The Record Books

An over three-week snow siege has buried parts of New England with feet of snow. 
You may wonder if this extended snowy blitz is setting records. Below, we have a rundown of heaviest snowstorm, snowiest month and season lists for the hardest hit parts of New England. Click on each bolded city link for the latest forecast.

Boston

Winter Storms Juno and Marcus each made the top 10 heaviest Boston snowstorms, all-time.
1. Feb. 17-18, 2003: 27.6 inches
2. Feb. 6-7, 1978: 27.1 inches
3. Feb. 24-26, 1969: 25.8 inches
4. Mar. 31 - Apr. 1, 1997: 25.4 inches
5. Feb. 8-9, 2013 (Nemo): 24.9 inches
6. Jan. 26-28, 2015 (Juno): 24.6 inches
7. Feb. 7-10, 2015 (Marcus): 23.8 inches

8. Jan. 22-23, 2005: 22.5 inches
9. Jan. 20-21, 1978: 21.4 inches
10. Mar. 3-5, 1960: 19.8 inches
In just over two years, we've had three of the top seven heaviest snowstorms in Boston. 
February has obliterated the previous snowiest month on record in Boston.
1. February 2015: 64.6 inches
2. January 2005: 43.3 inches
3. January 1945: 42.3 inches
4. February 2003: 41.6 inches
5. February 1969: 41.3 inches
For perspective, the average seasonal snowfall at Logan Airport is 43.5 inches. 


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