 Surface analysis of the storm as it moved through New England[1] | |
| Type | Extratropical cyclone Nor'easter Blizzard Winter storm |
|---|---|
| Formed | February 1, 1976 |
| Dissipated | February 5, 1976 |
| Lowest pressure | 957 mb (28.26 inHg) |
| Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | 56 inches (140 cm) |
| Damage | $22 million (Mostly in Canada) |
| Areas affected | New England and Atlantic Canada |
The Groundhog Day gale was a severe winter storm that hit the Northeastern United States and southeastern Canada on February 2 (Groundhog Day), 1976.
- ^ U. S. Weather Bureau. Daily Weather Maps: February 2-8, 1976. Retrieved on 2006-11-28.