4 Facts About 1993 Storm of Century in United States

As severe winter storms unfolded in March, an unforgettable and worst winter in 1993 unleashed massive snow and extreme weather conditions in the United States, causing widespread damage.

As the last stretch of the winter season unfolds, the NWS Weather Prediction Center reported rounds of winter storms in the Northeast, Upper Midwest and California.

Although Americans are used to challenging and extreme conditions, one of the powerful winter storms unloaded in the country on March 12 to 14, 1993.

The National Centers for Environmental Protection - NOAA said that the storm of the century unfolded 30 years ago that caused record-breaking snow and severe weather.

Storm of the Century, Super Storm of 1993 or Blizzard of 1993

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New York. On March 12 to 14, 1993, the Storm of the Century unloaded heavy snow and severe weather conditions in the United States, causing billions of dollars in damage.

The Storm of the Century is also called a Super Storm of 1993 or Blizzard of 1993. AccuWeather explained that the powerful winter storm also caused significant impacts on Gulf Coast and Canada.

The storm managed to intensify on March 12 and began tracking parts of the Texas coast, the Gulf of Mexico and Florida.

In the United States, the Blizzard of 1993 reached the East Coast and dumped massive snow, making it a catastrophic winter storm in the 20th century.

Due to the massive snow, schools and businesses were closed. Many residents had to deal with the unbearable blizzard conditions and cold.

AccuWeather reported that the casualties reached 300 people due to the challenging weather conditions.

Billion dollar damages

The National Centers for Environment Protection reported that the devasting winter storm of 1993 caused a whopping $5.5 billion in damages, which could reach about $11.5 billion dollars in 2022.

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AccuWeather reported that the said winter storm managed to maintain a Category 5 storm that was packed with powerful winds.

Meanwhile, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported that the massive storm caused $2 billion in terms of property damage in affected states.

Here are the visualizations provided by NOAA. View here.

Heavy snowfall

NCEIA reported that the storm was ranked Category 5 in parts of the Southeast, Ohio Valley and Northeast.

Some of the most devastating snowfall was recorded in Mount LeConte, Tennessee (56 inches), Mount Mitchell, North Carolina (50 inches), Snowshoe, West Virginia (44 inches), Syracuse, New York (43 inches) and Latrobe, Pennsylvania (36 inches).

The report also emphasized the significance of preparedness for winter storms. After 30 years, the United States invented more innovative ways to predict developing winter storms.

Americans should keep updated with the weather. AccuWeather and NWS provide instant news about storms and disasters.