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1972 Iran blizzard
The 1972 Iran blizzard was a weeklong series of snowstorms that struck Iran from 3 to 9 February 1972, the deadliest blizzard in recorded history, killing more than 4,000 people.
1991 Perfect Storm
The 1991 Perfect Storm, also called the Halloween Storm or No-Name Storm, was a nor'easter that battered the Atlantic seaboard from North Carolina to Canada in late October 1991.
1993 Storm of the Century
The 1993 Storm of the Century, also called the Superstorm of '93, was a massive winter storm that struck the eastern United States in March 1993.
2009–2010 Mongolian zud
The 2009–2010 Mongolian zud (Mongolian: зуд) was a winter livestock disaster in which extreme cold and deep snow after drought killed over 10 million animals in Mongolia.
2025 Gulf Coast blizzard
The 2025 Gulf Coast blizzard, known as Winter Storm Enzo, was a rare January 2025 winter storm bringing record snow from Texas to Florida, with 8 inches in New Orleans.
2026 Lake Tahoe avalanche
The 2026 Lake Tahoe avalanche was a deadly slab avalanche near Castle Peak, California, on February 17, 2026, that killed nine skiers from a guided backcountry group.
Avalanche
An avalanche, or snow avalanche, is a rapid flow of snow down a slope. It occurs in mountain areas worldwide and kills about 25 people per winter in the US.
Black ice
Black ice, also known as glare ice or Glatteis, is a thin, transparent coating of glaze ice on roads that is hard to see because the dark pavement shows through it.
Blizzard
A blizzard is a severe winter weather condition in which strong winds combine with falling or blowing snow to reduce visibility for at least 3 hours, regardless of how much snow falls.
Cold wave
A cold wave, also called a cold snap, is a period of unusually cold weather with a sharp temperature drop over a large area lasting at least two days.
December 1983 cold wave
The December 1983 cold wave, also called the Great Freeze of '83, was an Arctic outbreak that set record lows across the United States and killed at least 151 people.
December 2009 North American blizzard
The December 2009 North American blizzard was a nor'easter that dropped up to 30 inches of snow on the East Coast from December 18 to 20, 2009.
February 13–17, 2021, North American winter storm
Winter Storm Uri, a February 2021 winter storm and Arctic outbreak, brought record cold and snow to the central United States and collapsed the Texas power grid.
February 2006 North American blizzard
The February 2006 North American blizzard was a powerful nor'easter that moved up the East Coast on February 11 and 12, 2006, setting New York City's record snowfall of 26.9 inches.
February 2007 North American blizzard
The February 2007 North American blizzard was a major winter storm that crossed the United States from February 12 to 14, 2007, causing at least 15 deaths.
February 2013 North American blizzard
The February 2013 North American blizzard, also known as Winter Storm Nemo, buried the northeastern United States under up to 40 inches of snow on February 8 and 9, 2013.
February 2026 North American blizzard
The February 2026 North American blizzard, or Winter Storm Hernando, comprised two severe storms, including the Blizzard of 2026 that gave Providence its largest snowstorm on record.
Great Blizzard of 1888
The Great Blizzard of 1888, also called the Great White Hurricane, struck the northeastern United States from March 11 to 14, 1888, killing hundreds of people.
Great Blizzard of 1978
The Great Blizzard of 1978 was a severe winter storm that struck the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley on January 26-27, 1978, paralyzing Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan.
Ice storm
An ice storm, also called a silver thaw, is a period of freezing rain that coats trees and power lines with glaze ice, causing widespread outages.
January 1985 North American cold wave
The January 1985 North American cold wave brought record low temperatures to the Southeastern United States from January 19 to 22, 1985, destroying most of Florida's citrus crop.
January 1998 North American ice storm
The January 1998 North American ice storm, or Great Ice Storm of 1998, coated eastern Ontario and southern Quebec in ice from January 4 to 10, 1998.
January 2016 United States blizzard
The January 2016 United States blizzard, informally Winter Storm Jonas, was a nor'easter that dropped 2 to 3 feet of snow on the Mid-Atlantic, January 22 to 24, 2016.
January 23–27, 2026 North American winter storm
The January 23–27, 2026 North American winter storm, called Winter Storm Fern, brought heavy snow and ice across the United States, killing at least 70 people.
January 30 – February 2, 2026 nor'easter
The January 30 – February 2, 2026 nor'easter, also known as Winter Storm Gianna, was a bomb cyclone that brought record snowfall to the Carolinas.
January–February 2026 North American cold wave
The January–February 2026 North American cold wave pushed Arctic air across the United States from January 22, with Winter Storm Fern leaving over 470,000 without power and dozens dead.
March 2026 North American blizzard
The March 2026 North American blizzard was a major winter storm from March 14 to 16, 2026, dumping 30.9 inches on Wausau, Wisconsin, its largest snowstorm on record.
Nor'easter
A nor'easter is a powerful coastal storm that moves up the East Coast of North America, bringing strong northeast winds, heavy snow or rain, and coastal flooding.
North American blizzard of 1996
The North American blizzard of 1996, commonly called the Blizzard of '96, was a severe nor'easter that struck the eastern United States from January 6 to 8, 1996.
Northeastern United States blizzard of 1978
The Northeastern United States blizzard of 1978, often called the Blizzard of '78, was a nor'easter that struck New England on February 5-7, 1978, paralyzing Boston for about a week.