The March 1960 nor'easter was a severe winter storm that impacted the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions of the United States. The storm ranked as Category 4, or "crippling", on the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale.[1] Northeasterly flow, combined with the storm's slower forward motion, enhanced snowfall across the region.[2] The cyclone began moving away from the United States on March 5.[3] It took place during a stormy period in the affected region,[4] contributing to record snowfall.[5]