 A surface weather analysis of the nor'easter | |
| Type | Extratropical cyclone Nor'easter Blizzard Winter storm |
|---|---|
| Formed | February 8, 1969 |
| Duration | February 10, 1969 |
| Lowest pressure | 970 mb (28.64 inHg) |
| Fatalities | 94 fatalities |
| Areas affected | Mid-Atlantic and New England |
The February 1969 nor'easter was a severe winter storm that affected the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions of the United States between February 8 and February 10.[1] The nor'easter dropped paralyzing snowfall, exceeding 20 in (51 cm) in many places. New York City bore the brunt of the storm, suffering extensive disruption. Thousands of travelers became stranded on roads and in airports. The storm killed at least 94 people. City schools were closed for several days and some areas of the city remained uncleared for over a week. New York Mayor John Lindsay was criticized for failing to respond to the snowstorm adequately.
- ^ Kocin and Uccellini, p. 450