One quarter of the U.S. population was affected by the storm which immobilized major eastern cities. Beginning March 12, 1888 ... to the National Weather Service. In New York City where ...

The Great Blizzard of 1888, also known as the “Great White Hurricane,” struck the northeastern United States from 11-14 March, 1888. The storm was caused by a collision of two weather systems ...

Just look back at the 10 worst nor’easters in recorded history. From New York City up through New England, this March 1888 storm blasted the region with up to 50 inches of snow—reports claim ...

How to stay safe when the snow is coming down. By Camille Baker On March 1, 1888 ... WORST STORM THE CITY HAS EVER KNOWN. BUSINESS AND TRAVEL COMPLETELY SUSPENDED,” read a headline in The New ...