The Blizzard of '96

One of the most spectacular blizzards was on Jan. 6-8, 1996 in the Northeastern part of the U.S. There were many reasons for the blizzard  like a strong low pressure system and a cold air mass sitting stationary over the Northeast. The cold air mass was the main reason for the heavy snowfall like in Philadelphia were there was 30.7 inches or in Newark, NJ with a total of 27.8". Other large amounts include:                                        D.C.                      17.1"            

                                      Baltimore             23.0"                                       

                                      Boston                 17.0"            

                                      Frostburg            32.0"

                                    New York City     20.2"

                                      Shippensburg      35.0"                                       

                                     York County        35-40"                                       

                                     Dulles airport      24.6"                                       

                                     Front Royal         32.0"

                                   Shenandoah        37.0"

                                     Pochahontas Co. 40-48"

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