 Surface analysis of Blizzard on January 9, 1886. | |
| Type | Extratropical cyclone Blizzard Winter storm |
|---|---|
| Formed | January 6, 1886 |
| Dissipated | January 11, 1886 |
| Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | 18.5 inches (47 cm) |
| Fatalities | 38+ |
| Areas affected | Plains, South, and East |
The January 1886 blizzard in North America was caused by a strong extratropical cyclone which initially dropped southeast across Texas before strengthening while it moved through the South and East, near the Eastern Seaboard through New England. The cyclone was at its strongest as it moved by New Jersey. This system formed within an active pattern which brought significant snow to the southern Rockies over many days. The system brought high winds and snowfall near and west of its path, resulting in blizzard conditions across portions of the Plains and East. A significant cold spell was ushered in by this system across portions of the southern and eastern United States. A slightly stronger storm on January 3, 1913, broke January low sea level pressure records originally set by this storm.[1]
- ^ David M. Roth (2015). "Occurrence of January Record Low SLPs". Weather Prediction Center. Retrieved 2015-02-21.
- David M. Roth (2015). "January Record Low SLPs". Weather Prediction Center. Retrieved 2015-02-21.