The Blizzard of ‘78…
Revisited

Historic Nor’easters of the 20th Century

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Ingredients “in the mix” to create the Blizzard of ‘78

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Sea-ravaged houses along Peggoty Beach in Scituate

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500 MB Heights and
Upper-Level Winds
7 PM Feb 5 - 7 AM Feb 7

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Surface Weather Analysis
7 PM Feb 5 - 7 AM Feb 7

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Snowfall Amounts

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Blizzard Bits

Blizzard Bits

Blizzard Bits

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Credits

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