2009–10 North American winter

none March 2026 Snowmaggedon (frame).jpg Visualization by NASA of the first of 3 blizzards to impact the Northeast in early February 2010. December 1 – February 28 December 21 – March 20 2009 North American Christmas blizzard December 22–28, 2009 985 21 total Unknown (2009 USD) 20 totalIncludes Nor'Ida 17 total 6 total October 3, 2009 April 30, 2010 90 in cm on in Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, California(January 17–22, 2010) 0.3 in mm on in Irondale, Alabama(February 8–12, 2010) 2009 108 total > $3.086 billion (2010 USD) Weather of 2009 Winter of 2009–10 in Europe The 2009–10 North American winter was one of the most active and prolific winter seasons on record in the United States and North America as a whole, and the most severe since the 1995–96 winter. Multiple winter storms and widespread arctic blasts throughout the winter led to an expansive snow cover, with the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) issuing summaries on a total of 20 significant winter weather events. None other that saw the most impacts was the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states; from mid-December to the end of February, the region saw four blizzards affect a majority of the states, three of which occurred within the month of February alone. Those three storms pushed cities such as Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City to one of, if not the snowiest February on record. The winter also saw a prolific amount of winter storms rated on the Regional Snowfall Index (RSI) scale, with 17 such storms, and 6 of those storms further achieving a ranking of Category 3 or higher. A moderate-to-strong El Niño influenced the majority of the weather patterns during the winter, especially in the second half. Other major winter weather events during the season also included a powerful West Coast storm in mid-October and a wide-ranging and crippling blizzard that struck the central U.S. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, spreading snow and blizzard conditions from Oklahoma to the Canada–United States border; it was also the first to be rated a Category 5 on the RSI scale since the January 1996 United States blizzard. In January, a a parade of storms caused significant impacts to the West Coast in addition to British Columbia in Canada. Additionally, a crippling Category 4 winter storm affected the southern half of the U.S. in mid-February, leading to record snow cover in those areas. Collectively, the winter storms and related weather caused at least $3.08 billion in damages and 108 fatalities, most of the deaths coming from the February 5–6 blizzard. While there is no well-agreed-upon date used to indicate the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, there are two definitions of winter which may be used. Based on the astronomical definition, winter begins at the winter solstice, which in 2009 occurred on December 21, and ends at the March equinox, which in 2010 occurred on March 20.Earth's Seasons: Equinoxes, Solstices, Perihelion, and Aphelion, 2000-2025 http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/EarthSeasons.php United States Naval Observatory March 27, 2015 August 15, 2015 Washington, D.C. PHP https://web.archive.org/web/20150831000837/http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/EarthSeasons.php August 31, 2015 dead Based on the meteorological definition, the first day of winter is December 1 and the last day February 28.Meteorological vs. Astronomical Seasons https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/news/meteorological-versus-astronomical-summer%E2%80%94what%E2%80%99s-difference National Centers for Environmental Information National Centers for Environmental Information (NOAA/NWS) July 3, 2015 November 25, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211125115032/https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/meteorological-versus-astronomical-seasons live Both definitions involve a period of approximately three months, with some variability. 3 Seasonal forecasts 200 US temp outlook winter 2009–10 NOAA.jpg Temperature outlook US precip outlook winter 2009–10 NOAA.jpg Precipitation outlook center On October 15, 2009, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center issued its U.S. Winter Outlook. Due to a strengthening El Niño, winter weather was expected to be affected by this. Warmer-than-average temperatures were favored across much of the western and central U.S., especially in the north-central states from Montana to Wisconsin. Below-average temperatures were expected across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic from southern and eastern Texas to southern Pennsylvania and south through Florida. Above-average precipitation is expected in the southern border states, especially Texas and Florida. Recent rainfall and the prospects of more should improve current drought conditions in central and southern Texas. The rest of the country fell into the equal-chance zone.NOAA: El Niño to Help Steer U.S. Winter Weather http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20091015_winteroutlook.html National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration October 15, 2009 April 27, 2016 December 19, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151219170553/http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20091015_winteroutlook.html live Seasonal summary thumb|right|250px|The entirety of the Mid-Atlantic states covered with snow on February 11 after two consecutive blizzards struck the region just days apart The winter of 2009–10 was one of the most severe winter seasons on record for North America, with significant winter storms and arctic outbreaks of bitterly cold temperatures.https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/cmb/images/remove-temp-sr/2009-2010-cold-season/2009-2010_Cold_Season.pdf 2009/2010 Cold Season National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration December 14, 2010 January 10, 2026 affecting the majority of the continent and the United States during the majority of the winter months. At one point during the winter, on February 18, all of the Lower 48 had snowfall on the ground, signifying the extremity of the amount of major winter storms that occurred in a short period of time across the U.S. The extreme activity was also indicated by the high amount of storms rated on the Regional Snowfall Index (RSI); a total of 17 storms were rated on the scale, 6 of which were rated at or above a Category 3 on the scale. The ongoing 2009–10 El Niño event was responsible for the overall winter weather pattern, leading to many blockbuster snowstorms across the eastern half of the country. The season overall opened with a snowstorm in the Rocky Mountains at the start of October, before a major storm system, partially attributed to the remnants of Typhoon Melor, affected the Western United States by mid-month starting on October 13.Jeff Masters Weather Underground October 14, 2009 October 14, 2009 Thirsty California soaks up Melor's Deluge http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/comment.html?entrynum=1350 October 16, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091016221845/http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/comment.html?entrynum=1350 dead November did not feature much activity, aside from the remnants of Hurricane Ida becoming a nor'easter that affected the Mid-Atlantic region mid-month, causing significant damage and heavy rainfall. Additionally, snow cover across the contgiuous U.S. was well-below average for the month of November, with temperatures mostly above average. thumb|left|350px|Average temperature anomalies in the United States during the 2009–10 winter. December saw a major pattern shift as winter weather events kicked into high gear, precipitated by the negative phases of the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) and Arctic Oscillation (AO), which favor colder temperatures and more favorable winter storm tracks. Temperatures overall during the month of December were below-average as multiple outbreaks of cold temperatures affected the U.S.; the month ended with temperatures 3.2 °F (1.78 °C) colder than the long-term average nationally, with the coldest temperatures towards the central part of the country.NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information Monthly National Climate Report for December 2009 January 2010 January 10, 2026 https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/national/200912 May 14, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250514160436/https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/national/200912 live A major winter storm affected regions from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Lakes from December 7–11, causing significant impacts. Only a week later on December 19, the first high-impact and major snowstorm for the eastern U.S. occurred, as a powerful blizzard buried the Northeastern United States under 12–24 in cm on of snow and killing 7. Shortly afterwards, on Christmas Eve, most of the Central United States were struck by an extremely large and widespread blizzard and storm complex that produced heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions from Texas and Oklahoma all the way north towards the Canada–United States border; the storm was rated a category 5 on the RSI, the first since the January 1996 blizzard. On Christmas Day, approximately 63% of the Contiguous United States had snow on the ground and constituting a "white Christmas", the most expansive snow cover since 2003; New York City and Philadelphia would not see another white Christmas after this winter until 2024.https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2025-12-16-weirdest-white-christmas-2025 The Strangest White Christmases In US | Weather.com December 22, 2025 weather.com March 7, 2026 December 18, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20251218195153/https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2025-12-16-weirdest-white-christmas-2025 livehttps://www.fox29.com/news/when-was-last-time-philadelphia-had-white-christmas When was the last time Philadelphia had a white Christmas? Dan O'Mara December 22, 2025 FOX 29 Philadelphia March 7, 2026 January 1, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20260101184337/https://www.fox29.com/news/when-was-last-time-philadelphia-had-white-christmas live The last few days of 2009 into the beginning of 2010 saw another nor'easter affect regions from the Great Lakes to New England. Events October West Coast cyclone 0 October 2009 West Coast Low 2009-10-13 1905Z.jpg File:October_2009_North_American_storm_complex_path.png 2009 966 23 October 13 October 15, 2009 2 8.861 October 2009 North American storm complex Typhoon Melor (2009) A significant storm, partially attributed to the remnants of Typhoon Melor began to impact the West Coast of the United States, beginning very early on October 13.http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/archives/web_pages/sfc/sfc_archive_maps.php?arcdate=10/13/2009&selmap=2009101306&maptype=satsfcnps WPC Surface Analysis Archive December 6, 2025 December 9, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241209051723/http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/archives/web_pages/sfc/sfc_archive_maps.php?arcdate=10/13/2009&selmap=2009101306&maptype=satsfcnps live Around the same time, an atmospheric river opened up (the Pineapple Express), channeling large amounts of moisture into the storm, resulting in heavy rainfall across California and other parts of the Western United States. The storm caused at least $8.861 million (2009 USD) in damages across the West Coast of the United States.https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=ALL&beginDate_mm=10&beginDate_dd=12&beginDate_yyyy=2009&endDate_mm=10&endDate_dd=15&endDate_yyyy=2009&county=ALL&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=6%2CCALIFORNIA Storm Events Database: California: 73 events were reported between 10/12/2009 and 10/15/2009 (4 days) ncdc.noaa.gov NCEI October 2009 October 27, 2021 October 27, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211027053353/https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=ALL&beginDate_mm=10&beginDate_dd=12&beginDate_yyyy=2009&endDate_mm=10&endDate_dd=15&endDate_yyyy=2009&county=ALL&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=6,CALIFORNIA livehttps://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=ALL&beginDate_mm=10&beginDate_dd=12&beginDate_yyyy=2009&endDate_mm=10&endDate_dd=15&endDate_yyyy=2009&county=ALL&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=41%2COREGON Storm Events Database: Oregon: 4 events were reported between 10/12/2009 and 10/15/2009 (4 days) ncdc.noaa.gov NCEI October 2009 October 27, 2021https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=ALL&beginDate_mm=10&beginDate_dd=12&beginDate_yyyy=2009&endDate_mm=10&endDate_dd=15&endDate_yyyy=2009&county=ALL&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=53%2CWASHINGTON Storm Events Database: Washington: 1 events were reported between 10/12/2009 and 10/15/2009 (4 days) ncdc.noaa.gov NCEI October 2009 October 27, 2021 October 27, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211027053355/https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=ALL&beginDate_mm=10&beginDate_dd=12&beginDate_yyyy=2009&endDate_mm=10&endDate_dd=15&endDate_yyyy=2009&county=ALL&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=53,WASHINGTON live Ex-Hurricane Ida ("Nor'Ida") 0 2009 Ida 2009-11-12 1605Z.jpg Nor'Ida 2009 track.png 992 November 11 November 17, 2009 2 277.8 Hurricane Ida (2009)#Nor'Ida The mid-level circulation of Hurricane Ida's remnants led to the formation of a new low over southeastern Georgia, which eventually moved off the coast of North Carolina.Kathleen Egan Laurita Brown Karen Earwaker Colleen Fanelli Adam Grodsky Aijun Zhang National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration May 2010 December 22, 2010 Effects of the November 2009 Nor'easter on Water Levels http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/publications/tech_rpt_56.pdf December 2, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101202145406/http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/publications/tech_rpt_56.pdf live This new low quickly intensified and became a powerful nor'easter that caused substantial damage throughout the Mid-Atlantic States.Avila, Lixion A. Cangialosi, John National Hurricane Center January 14, 2010 January 15, 2010 Hurricane Ida Tropical Cyclone Report http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL112009_Ida.pdf PDF October 2, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151002011237/http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL112009_Ida.pdf live Convective banding features became increasingly defined throughout the day,Blake, Eric Franklin, James National Hurricane Center November 4, 2010 January 15, 2010 Tropical Depression Eleven Discussion One http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al11/al112009.discus.001.shtml? March 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303192521/http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al11/al112009.discus.001.shtml live Due to the rapid succession of these systems, United States media referred to the nor'easter as "Nor'Ida".St. Petersburg Coastal Marine Science Center amp United States Geological Survey March 26, 2010 December 23, 2010 Nor'Ida https://coastal.er.usgs.gov/hurricanes/norida/ January 23, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110123005419/http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/hurricanes/norida/ live By November 12, the system attained a minimum pressure of 992 mbar (hPa; 992 mbar inHg on 4 out) along with winds of 65 mph km/h on 5. In combination with a large area of high pressure, a long stretch of easterly, onshore winds impacted areas from Virginia to southern New England.Paul J. Kocin Hydrometeorological Prediction Center November 12, 2009 December 22, 2010 Public Advisory 34 for Remnants of Ida http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/2009/IDA/IDA_34.html March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042745/http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/2009/IDA/IDA_34.html live Tracking parallel to the North Carolina coastline, the system eventually moved onshore near Cape Hatteras by November 13. Due to the high-pressure system situated over Vermont, the low turned southeastward, bringing its center back over water. Gradual weakening took place during this period, though heavy rains continued to fall across much of the Chesapeake Bay area. On November 14, a brief secondary low developed within the system, off the coast of Delaware. Continuing to weaken, the cyclone resumed a northward track after the high weakened and persisted through November 17, by which time it had moved over Atlantic Canada. Early December winter storm 8.397 Early December winter storm 2009-12-08 2000Z.jpg 974 48 December 7 December 11, 2009 16 A major winter storm in early December brought record amounts of snow to the Midwest and contributed to deaths of 16 people.https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8405500.stm Snow storm moves on but leaves much of US shivering BBC News December 10, 2009 December 14, 2009 September 18, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230918054843/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8405500.stm live The storms affected a number of US states, including Arizona, Wisconsin and New York, as well as Canada. Although the initial storm had virtually subsided by December 11, further snow was expected to fall.http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/weather/12/10/winter.weather/index.html?eref=rss_topstories Winter storm exits, but another is brewing CNN December 11, 2009 December 14, 2009 February 3, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190203070901/http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/weather/12/10/winter.weather/index.html?eref=rss_topstories live http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-12/21/content_12681257.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20100307183442/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-12/21/content_12681257.htm dead March 7, 2010 U.S. East Coast in mess after record-setting storm_English_Xinhua Xinhua News Agency December 21, 2009 February 26, 2010 A weak disturbance that started overnight on December 6 stalled over the western United States and intensified rapidly. Heavy downpours began early in the morning of December 7 and continued non-stop until the evening, triggering flash-flood watches. The storm dropped as much as 4.5 in mm on of rain in Cuyamaca, San Diego, causing blackouts in some locations. This storm was followed by a small semi-tropical winter storm which started overnight on December 10 and then stalled over Southern California and intensified, causing heavy downpours. In addition to 4 in mm of rain, this storm gave pea-sized-hail and gusty winds before weakening and moving away from Southern California on December 13. Heavy snow hit Wisconsin, New York, Washington, D.C., and parts of Maryland on the 10th and 14th. Heavy rain hit parts of Arizona on the 11th. In Vancouver, BC a strong winter storm deposited anywhere from 10 to 30 cm of heavy snow from the night of the 12th through to the morning of the 15th after a frigid arctic air that had been over the region for days with as low as -15 °C temperatures met with moist Pacific air. Mid-December blizzard 12.78 Mid-December 2009 nor'easter 2009-12-20 1525Z.jpg 968 26.3 December 18 December 21, 2009 7 December 2009 North American blizzard On December 16, meteorologists identified a storm forming in the Gulf of Mexico.http://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/79707747.html Better watch out: Snow looks to reign Wood Anthony R. Colimore Edward The Philadelphia Inquirer May 2, 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091222093235/http://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/79707747.html December 22, 2009 It produced record rainfall in regions of Texas and had the potential to strengthen as it moved through Georgia and Florida and further north. Weather models accurately predicted that this storm would meet with cold air while retaining its heavy precipitation. By the afternoon of December 19, the large, low pressure region had moved off the East Coast, intensifying and bringing heavy snow to the major Mid-Atlantic cities.http://www.accuweather.com/news-top-headline.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&date=2009-12-19_19:55 Alex Sosnowski Accuweather Super Saturday Blizzard to Reach Southern New England Next May 2, 2016 December 22, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091222073208/http://www.accuweather.com/news-top-headline.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&date=2009-12-19_19:55 livehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/20/AR2009122000591.html The great dig-out: Neighborhood streets still clogged with snow Zapotosky Matt Morello, Carol Halsey III, Ashely December 20, 2009 The Washington Post May 2, 2016 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304214404/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/20/AR2009122000591.html live Blizzard warnings were issued in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Long Island.http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/winter-storm-aiming-for-mid-atlantic_2009-12-17?from=hp_news&anchor= Snow Totals Adding Up from Blizzard 2009 Tim Ballisty The Weather Channel May 2, 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091221072928/http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/winter-storm-aiming-for-mid-atlantic_2009-12-17?from=hp_news&anchor= December 21, 2009 As the storm moved northward along the East coast, at one point it measured 500 mi km across 14 states.https://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091221/ts_alt_afp/usweatherstorm Record-breaking storm closes US federal government Griffith Stephanie December 21, 2009 Agence France-Presse Yahoo! News May 2, 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091222153852/http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091221/ts_alt_afp/usweatherstorm December 22, 2009 The storm produced whiteout conditions and dumped about 16 - 20 in cm of snow in major cities along the Eastern seaboard.https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8422652.stm Five dead as snowstorm engulfs US East Coast BBC May 2, 2016 December 20, 2009 March 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305023836/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8422652.stm live Some regions affected by the storm experienced winds up to 25 - 30 mph with gusts of 45 - 50 mph. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport saw whiteout conditions, causing flights to be delayed or canceled. Of 740 scheduled departures at Washington National and 530 at Dulles, only 14 and 12, respectively, were able to take off. President Barack Obama, arriving at Andrews Air Force Base after the UN Climate Conference, was forced to return to the White House by motorcade instead of helicopter.Snow socks Eastern states, halts travel http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-storm20-2009dec20,0,2846927.story Associated Press Los Angeles Times December 20, 2009 December 20, 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091221065351/http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-storm20-2009dec20%2C0%2C2846927.story December 21, 2009 More than 800 flights were canceled at New York City's three major airports.https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/21/us/21storm.html/?hp Storm Finally Exits a Snow-Covered East Coast Joseph Berger The New York Times December 20, 2009 December 21, 2009 May 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150522143343/http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/21/us/21storm.html?hp live Delays averaged over six hours at Philadelphia International Airport.Philadelphia Airport delays averaging 6 hours due to snowstorm https://www.nj.com/news/2009/12/philadelphia_airport_delays_av.html August 23, 2023 The Star-Ledger December 19, 2009 December 21, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241221024216/https://www.nj.com/news/2009/12/philadelphia_airport_delays_av.html live Christmas Eve storm complex 19.62 2009 Christmas Storm 12-24.jpg 985 40 December 22 December 28, 2009 21 2009 North American Christmas blizzard Just before Christmas of 2009, an area of low pressure formed in eastern Texas, and began to track on a northwards track. Interacting with cold air from the west, snow broke out on the western side of the system, stretching from Oklahoma to southern Minnesota. The storm grew to an immense size, stretching from the Gulf Coast to the Upper Midwest, spreading a line of thunderstorms in the Deep South as well late on December 24. The blizzard dumped up to 40 in cm in a few areas, before spiraling into the Upper Midwest, and dissipating less than 48 hours later around December 26.https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8430977.stm Midwest US states face fresh blizzards December 26, 2009 BBC April 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20091227051909/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8430977.stm December 27, 2009 live The storm's rapid development made it difficult for forecasters to predict.http://www.crh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=events-20091224 A Review of the December 24, 2009 Christmas Eve Blizzard National Weather Service, Norman OK EN-US December 7, 2017 December 8, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171208070732/http://www.crh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=events-20091224 live The blizzard was reported to have claimed at least 21 lives, and disrupted air travel during the Christmas travel season.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8429618.stm Deadly winter storm arrives in US Midwest December 24, 2009 BBC News December 24, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091225052157/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8429618.stm December 25, 2009 live In the Southeastern and Central United States, an outbreak of 28 tornadoes occurred between December 23–24.http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/091223_rpts.html 091223's Storm Report (1200 UTC – 1159 UTC) December 23, 2009 Storm Prediction Center December 25, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20100115090041/http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/091223_rpts.html January 15, 2010 livehttp://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/091224_rpts.html Today's Storm Reports (1200 UTC – 1159 UTC) December 24, 2009 Storm Prediction Center December 25, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091228091348/http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/091224_rpts.html December 28, 2009 live The storm, a Category 5 "Extreme" one on the Regional Snowfall Index scale, was the first winter weather event to rank as such since the North American blizzard of 1996. New Years nor'easter 3.735 New Years 2010 nor'easter 2010-01-02 1455Z.jpg 980 32.9 December 28, 2009 January 4, 2010 A medium-sized nor'easter formed in Texas and brought moderate snow to the western portion of the state on December 29. In anticipation of the event Texas Governor Rick Perry activated his resources ahead of the winter storm.http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11741942 Gov. Perry activates resources ahead of winter storm Hetrick Michael December 29, 2009 KLTV-NEWS December 29, 2009 March 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120305205752/http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11741942 live It then moved through the Southeast and brought heavy rain and freezing rain to higher altitudes. Some snow was reported in Clayton, Georgia, but did not accumulate. It then moved quickly up the East Coast of the United States, bringing freezing rain and sleet to the Mid-Atlantic and moderate to heavy snow to the Tri-State Area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut). 5 in cm at the most was reported in White Plains 4.5 in cm in Hartford. It then brought about 2 in cm to Boston and southeastern New England. Overnight January 1, it strengthened explosively over water and looped back around to create a blizzard in northern New England. Up to 19 in cm was on the ground in Lubec, Maine, by Sunday, and on Saturday it moved to southern New England. 13 in cm fell in Lexington, Massachusetts, making that the most fallen in southern New England in the season. Boston received 9 in cm. The storm moved into the Labrador Sea by Sunday afternoon, leaving behind a pattern where multiple storms within the broader low undergo cyclogenesis to track north of Newfoundland. Early January cold wave Cold temperatures persisted across much of the country within the first half of the month, with near-record breaking temperatures following behind a storm on January 6. Wind chills dropped to as low as -50 F C in parts of North Dakota in its wake. Temperatures within the High Plains and stretching to parts of the Southeast and East averaged 5 to 10 °C (9 to 18 °F) below average during the first half of January.Monthly Climate Reports https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/national/201001 March 7, 2026 National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) January 10, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20260110120054/https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/national/201001 live Many locations in Florida also experienced record cold temperatures which led to agricultural damage occurring as a result.January 2010 Cold Spell https://www.weather.gov/media/tbw/2010/ColdJanuary2010.pdf March 7, 2026 weather.gov May 5, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250505084336/https://www.weather.gov/media/tbw/2010/ColdJanuary2010.pdf live Pensacola, Florida experienced 10 days of temperatures staying below 0 C F, and 175 new record lows for the month of January were set statewide. Mid-January Northeast Pacific winter storms January 2010 North American winter storms A group of seven powerful winter storms affected Canada and the Contiguous United States, particularly California. The storms developed as a result of an atmospheric river that opened from the West Pacific Ocean into the Western Seaboard.https://www.kpbs.org/news/2010/jan/20/its-official-el-nino-california/ It's Official: El Niño For California In 2010 Ed Joyce KPBS January 20, 2010 June 11, 2019 The storms shattered multiple records across the Western United States, with the sixth storm breaking records for the lowest recorded air pressure in multiple parts of California, which was also the most powerful winter storm to strike the Southwestern United States in 140 years.https://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/strongest-winter-storm-in-at-least-140-years-whallops-southwest-us.html Strongest winter storm in at least 140 years whallops Southwest U.S. Jeff Masters Weather Underground January 22, 2010 June 11, 2019 The storms dumped record amounts of rain and snow in the Western United States, and also brought hurricane-force winds to the U.S. West Coast, causing flooding and wind damage, as well as triggering blackouts across California that cut the power to more than 1.3 million customers. The storms killed at least 10 people, and caused more than $66.879 million (2010 USD) in damages.https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=ALL&beginDate_mm=01&beginDate_dd=17&beginDate_yyyy=2010&endDate_mm=01&endDate_dd=24&endDate_yyyy=2010&county=ALL&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=6%2CCALIFORNIA Storm Events Database: California: 201 events were reported between 01/17/2010 and 01/24/2010 (8 days) ncdc.noaa.gov NCEI January 2010 October 27, 2021https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=ALL&beginDate_mm=01&beginDate_dd=17&beginDate_yyyy=2010&endDate_mm=01&endDate_dd=24&endDate_yyyy=2010&county=ALL&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=4%2CARIZONA Storm Events Database: 84 events were reported between 01/17/2010 and 01/24/2010 (8 days) ncdc.noaa.gov NCEI January 2010 October 28, 2021https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=ALL&beginDate_mm=01&beginDate_dd=17&beginDate_yyyy=2010&endDate_mm=01&endDate_dd=24&endDate_yyyy=2010&county=ALL&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=41%2COREGON Storm Events Database: Oregon: 17 events were reported between 01/17/2010 and 01/24/2010 (8 days) ncdc.noaa.gov NCEI January 2010 October 27, 2021https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=ALL&beginDate_mm=01&beginDate_dd=17&beginDate_yyyy=2010&endDate_mm=01&endDate_dd=24&endDate_yyyy=2010&county=ALL&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=41%2COREGON Storm Events Database: Washington: 13 events were reported between 01/17/2010 and 01/24/2010 (8 days) ncdc.noaa.gov NCEI January 2010 October 27, 2021 October 27, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211027074015/https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/listevents.jsp?eventType=ALL&beginDate_mm=01&beginDate_dd=17&beginDate_yyyy=2010&endDate_mm=01&endDate_dd=24&endDate_yyyy=2010&county=ALL&hailfilter=0.00&tornfilter=0&windfilter=000&sort=DT&submitbutton=Search&statefips=41,OREGON livehttps://www.aon.com/attachments/reinsurance/201002_ab_if_monthly_cat_report_Jan_2010.pdf January 2010 Monthly Cat Recap - Impact Forecasting Aon Benfield February 10, 2010 June 11, 2019 2 October 18, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211018130805/https://www.aon.com/attachments/reinsurance/201002_ab_if_monthly_cat_report_Jan_2010.pdf live Late January Iowa ice storm A damaging ice storm occurred from January 20–22 in the state of Iowa, as another system moved through the region. Embedded thunderstorms were also reported within the ice storm, although the event did not last long, with freezing drizzle and gusty winds persisting afterwards for the next day.https://www.weather.gov/dvn/01202010_iowaicestorm January 20, 2010 Iowa Ice Storm NOAA US Department of Commerce weather.gov March 7, 2026 Peak accumulations ranged from 0.75–1 in mm in the hardest hit areas, and as much as 60,000 people were estimated to have lost power as a result from the damage, as a result of nearly 1,000 mi km of power lines being damaged or fallen. At least one person was confirmed to have died. Several counties in Iowa declared a state of disaster due to the damage incurred by the ice storm, estimated to be at least $35 million. Late January winter storm 5.28 Late January 2010 winter storm 2010-01-30 1840Z.jpg 997 25 January 28 January 31, 2010 13 In late January, a winter storm affected the upper parts of the Southeast, specifically in the Carolinas. Originating from a weak area of low pressure that had formed from a large upper-level low in the Central U.S. late on January 29, it began to track to the east, and due to interacting with cold air that was in place over the Northeast, snow began to form around the North Carolina–South Carolina border, with heavy snowfall beginning to creep northwards.http://www4.ncsu.edu/~nwsfo/storage/cases/20100129/ January 29–30, 2010 Winter Storm March 7, 2026 November 14, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181114210122/http://www4.ncsu.edu/~nwsfo/storage/cases/20100129/ live As the system moved towards the East Coast, snowfall rates began to increase to 1–2 in cm per hour. The storm began to accelerate, and began to crank out the last burst of snowfall along the affected areas before moving offshore. Total snowfall accumulations ranged from 8–14 in cm, mainly in North Carolina. Snowfall was even reported as far north as southern New Jersey, and a thick band of ice accumulations of up 0.4 in mm was also reported further south. 13 people were confirmed to have bene killed as a result of the storm.Annual Global Climate and Catastrophe Report: Impacting Forecasting - 2010 https://www.aon.com/attachments/reinsurance/201012_if_annual_global_climate_cat_report.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20250110225623/https://www.aon.com/attachments/reinsurance/201012_if_annual_global_climate_cat_report.pdf January 10, 2025 March 7, 2026 aon.com February cold wave Another outbreak of arctic air occurred in February, persisting for most of the month, which allowed for many winter storms to affect the United States and North America as a whole in short succession.February 2010 Monthly Climate Reports https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/national/201002 March 7, 2026 National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) Very cold temperatures were recorded as far south as the Gulf Coast, and the national average temperature in the United States for the month of February ended up slightly below average as a result. Temperatures below 0 F C were observed in rare locations due to expansive snowpack, with the town of Louisa, Virginia reaching a temperature of -3 F C on February 7. Early February blizzards Two blizzards occurred in very close proximity in the Northeast during a timespan from February 5–11. This put many areas in the Northeast towards their snowiest winter on record. Both were rated on the Regional Snowfall Index, a Category 3 for the first, and a Category 2 for the latter. While having very similar snow totals in its aftermaths, the origins were very different. In total, the back-to-back snowstorms produced record snowfall amounts in some areas and even pushed areas towards their snowiest season on record. They were also mentioned in the media, with the first blizzard receiving unofficial names like "Snowmageddon", "Snowpocalypse" and such, with the latter receiving an unofficial name of "Snoverkill". First blizzard (February 5–6) 10.15 2010 Early February 2010 first blizzard 2010-02-06 1528Z.jpg 976 38.3 February 1 February 6, 2010 41 300 February 5–6, 2010 North American blizzard This was the first blizzard in February 2010 that had major and widespread impact in the Northeastern United States. The storm's center tracked from Baja California Sur on February 2, to the east coast on February 6, 2010, before heading east out into the Atlantic. Effects were felt to the north and west of this track in northern Mexico, California, and the southwestern, midwestern, southeastern, and most notably mid-Atlantic States. Severe weather, including extensive flooding and landslides in Mexico, and historic snowfall totals in every one of the Mid-Atlantic states, brought deaths to Mexico, New Mexico, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.http://dcist.com/2010/02/comparative_snowpocalypse_analysis.php Welcome to Comparative Snowpocalypse Analysis 101 February 6, 2010 DCist February 8, 2010 live https://web.archive.org/web/20100209022207/http://dcist.com/2010/02/comparative_snowpocalypse_analysis.php February 9, 2010 Most crippling was the widespread 20 to 35 in (50 to 90 cm) of snow accumulated across southern Pennsylvania, the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Delaware, and South Jersey, bringing air and interstate highway travel to a halt. Rail service south and west of Washington, D.C., was suspended, and rail travel between D.C. and Boston was available with limited service.https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0614831920100206 Powerful snowstorm hits U.S. East Coast David Morgan Eric Beech February 6, 2010 Reuters February 6, 2010 February 8, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100208230850/http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0614831920100206 live Blizzard conditions were reported in a relatively small area of Maryland, but near-blizzard conditions occurred across much of the Mid-Atlantic region.February 6, 2010 Blizzard Conditions http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/lwx/feb_6_2010_blizzard.php March 3, 2026 March 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324053527/http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/lwx/feb_6_2010_blizzard.php live The nor'easter reached a minimum central pressure of 976 mb while out at sea on February 7.Service NOAA's National Weather WPC Surface Analysis Archive https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/archives/web_pages/sfc/sfc_archive_maps.php?arcdate=02/07/2010&selmap=2010020712&maptype=namfntsfc 2026-03-18 www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov EN-US Second blizzard (February 9–10) 3.12 2010 Early February 2010 second blizzard 2010-02-10 1822Z.jpg 969 27.5 February 7 February 11, 2010 3 1200 February 9–10, 2010 North American blizzard Less than two days after the previous storm had left the East Coast, another significant snowstorm pummeled nearly the same areas, throwing off many people and delaying cleanup efforts from the first storm. This storm began as a classic "Alberta clipper", starting out in Canada and then moving southeast, and finally curving northeast while rapidly intensifying off the New Jersey coast, forming an eye, something that a blizzard in 2005 had done (ironically 10 years later, another severe blizzard did the same). The National Weather Service, in an interview with The Baltimore Sun's weather reporter Frank Roylance, likened this storm to a Category 1 hurricane. Forecasters told Roylance that "Winds topped 58 mph over part of the Chesapeake Bay, and 40 mph gusts were common across the region as the storm's center deepened and drifted slowly along the mid-Atlantic coast".https://www.baltimoresun.com/ Baltimore Sun March 6, 2026 The Baltimore Sun March 7, 2026 April 11, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170411011830/http://touch.baltimoresun.com/ live Total snow accumulations from this system were generally about 15–30 mi km further north then the previous blizzard snow totals had been, with accumulations peaking around 28 in cm (one area in Maryland in the higher elevations, picked up nearly 62 in ft). On February 11, BWI and Dulles airports set new daily snow depth records of 34 in cm on and 26 in cm on, respectively. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=lwx NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration December 28, 2013 May 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140529025032/http://www.nws.noaa.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=lwx live There were few places for city workers to put the plowed snow, since there are restrictions on dumping snow into bodies of water within most jurisdictions. Baltimore used empty parking lots, city parks, and the Pimlico Race Course. It dumped the snow in the Inner Harbor after securing permission to do so from the Maryland Department of the Environment.https://www.baltimoresun.com/2010/02/10/so-much-snow-and-few-places-to-put-it/ February 11, 2010 So much snow and few places to put it Anica Butler February 10, 2010 The Baltimore Sun February 12, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100212081035/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bal-md.removal10feb10,0,3387341.story live The National Weather Service issued blizzard warnings from Washington, D.C., to Long Island, including New York City, as well as the entire Philadelphia metro area and the entire states of Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey.http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=Blizzard%20Warning February 11, 2010 National Weather Service Watch Warning Advisory Summary National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service January 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160126001318/http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=blizzard%20warning live Winter storm warnings for heavy snowfall were posted from Illinois to Massachusetts, and the federal government was closed for the third day in a row (and was closed again the next day, February 11). Many schools were closed, from those in the Washington, D.C., area, through Philadelphia, and into New York City (only the third snow day for New York City Public Schools since 2003).https://www.voanews.com/a/fierce-winter-storm-hits-washington-forces-schools-us-government-offices-to-close-84070542/112252.html February 11, 2010 Fierce Winter Storm Hits Washington, Forces Schools, US Government Offices to Close Carolyn Weaver New York February 10, 2010 VOA News Voice of America Pre-Valentine's Day southern U.S. winter storm 12.749 Pre-Valentine's Day southern U.S. winter storm 2010-02-11 1725Z.jpg 986 14.9 February 8 February 12, 2010 Following a storm in the southeast United States on February 12–13, snow was on the ground simultaneously in all 50 U.S. states, an event believed never to have occurred previously.http://newsok.com/ou-student-found-snow-in-50-states/article/3440383?custom_click=rss OU student found snow in 50 states Matt Dinger February 18, 2010 NewsOK February 18, 2010 Snow was confirmed in 49 states by February 13, and small patches of remnant snow on the north face of Mauna Kea in Hawai'i were confirmed soon after. The snow on February 12–13 forced the cancellation of Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon XIII after the 5k portion had been run the previous night. A record depth of 12.5 inches of snow fell within 24 hours in the Dallas–Fort Worth urban metro on the 13th.Snow in all 50 states? New storm could make that true. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0212/Snow-in-all-50-states-New-storm-could-make-that-true. March 7, 2026 The Christian Science Monitor June 6, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240606085054/https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0212/Snow-in-all-50-states-New-storm-could-make-that-true. live The result of the massive snowstorm led to whole school districts being shut down and over 200,000 buildings were left without power, and forced to use fire and candles to light and heat their homes. A 1 ft tall wind-induced wave swept 3 people off of various southern Californian beaches on February 14, slightly injuring one. Light snow fell in both parts of Hampshire and Fife, and heavily in the mountainous regions of Sakhalin Island on the 15th. About 1,800 out of 24,00 flights at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport were canceled on February 13. Numerous minor car accidents happened all around the Metro Atlanta area. Late February blizzard 17.82 2010 February 25-27 2010 North American blizzard 2010-02-26 1825Z.jpg 972 52 February 24 February 27, 2010 1 300 February 25–27, 2010 North American blizzard Near the end of the month, another blizzard struck parts of New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This storm was a complex combination of multiple systems, including an upper air low from the northern Great Plains states, and a surface low from the Gulf Coast states. As the surface low tracked northeast from the coast of North Carolina, the upper air low transferred its energy to it, eventually enabling the new storm to undergo rapid intensification near the shore of eastern Long Island. A strong blocking regime of high pressure over the Canadian Maritime provinces prevented the storm system from exiting to the east. This resulted in a cutoff low (not influenced by the predominant jet stream currents), which took a highly unusual track, retrograding west into New York state before looping back out to sea.http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=OKX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=7&glossary=1&highlight=off February 26, 2010 National Weather Service Area Forecast Discussion National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service February 26, 2010 October 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111001060745/http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=OKX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=7&glossary=1&highlight=off live Total snowfall accumulations were as high as 36 in cm in areas further inland, while New York City picked up 20.9 inches of snow. Peak official wind gusts of 91 mph on in Portsmouth and 94 mph on at Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant were recorded. A gust of 132 mph on was recorded at Mount Washington.http://www.mountwashington.org/weather/f6/2010/02.pdf MWOBS F6 data for February 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120722125618/http://www.mountwashington.org/weather/f6/2010/02.pdf July 22, 2012 More than 230,000 homes and business lost power due to the storm in New Hampshire. Various power utilities reported outages in New Jersey that affected about 14,000 customers.Snow storm knocks out power to 14K N.J. homes, businesses http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/02/snow_storm_causes_14000_homes.html Associated Press The Star-Ledger February 26, 2010 March 3, 2016 March 5, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303170556/http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/02/snow_storm_causes_14000_homes.html live The heaviest snows fell in the northern and western parts of the state, with locations in Sussex County reporting more than 24 in cm us. Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, and Union counties, where many of New York City's western suburbs are located, reported snowfall totals of 12 to 20 in cm us.Snow amounts around N.J. range from 4 to 26 inches http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/02/morning_snowfall_totals_around.html The Star-Ledger February 26, 2010 The National Weather Service predicted that much of the accumulations would occur in the southeastern portion of the state, with hard hit areas getting as much as 24 in cm us of snow.Monstrous Storm Takes Claim Of Tri-State https://web.archive.org/web/20100228161412/http://wcbstv.com/local/winter.weather.snowfall.2.1519734.html February 28, 2010 WCBS-TV, New York City, February 24, 2010. Retrieved February 24, 2010. The storm left more than 150,000 homes and businesses in the state without power. In the Hudson Valley, almost 150,000 Central Hudson Gas & Electric customers lost power during the storm, the most in the utility's history.Stewart Emily Central Hudson: power may be out for days thanks to relentless storm http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100226/NEWS01/2260345/I-84-open--outage-is-Central-Hudson-s-largest--143-000-in-dark--watch-live-talk-to-the-right Poughkeepsie Journal February 26, 2010 February 27, 2010 Throughout the utility's coverage area, more than 132,000 remain. It's a record-setting storm, tallying the most outages in local history, officials said. October 2010 H3llBot The New York State Police reported two fatalities resulting from the weather. Heavy snow forced New York State troopers to close 40 mi km 0 of Interstate 84 from Newburgh to the Connecticut state line, as well as sections of the Taconic Parkway. New York State transportation officials required vehicles to be equipped with snow chains or 4-wheel drive to travel on passable roadways within the storm's impact area; vehicles lacking chains or 4-wheel drive were stopped or turned back at inspection checkpoints.I-84 Remains Closed between Exit 6 and Connecticut State Line Portions of Taconic Closed Too, Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved February 26, 2010 In New York City, 20.9 in cm us fell in Central Park, mixed with slushy accumulation due to above-freezing temperatures during the day. Falling tree branches due to the heavy wet snow and strong winds resulted in one casualty (Elmaz Qyra) in Central ParkFernandez Manny Zraick Karen February 27, 2010 In New York's Parks, a Snowy Day of Beauty and Caution (Published 2010) en-US The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/27/nyregion/27tree.html December 15, 2020 0362-4331 and created dangerous conditions on the streets. Mid-March nor'easter 0 Mid-March nor'easter 2010-03-15 1545Z.jpg 2010 993 March 12 March 16, 2010 7 1000 March 2010 nor'easter A powerful nor'easter impacted the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada from March 12–16, resulting in at least nine deaths. The slow-moving storm produced over 10 in cm of rain in New England, causing widespread flooding of urban and low-lying areas. Winds of up to 70 mph km/h snapped trees and power lines, resulting in over one million homes and businesses left without electricity. The storm also caused extensive coastal flooding and beach erosion.http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/03/15/stubborn-storm-darkens-floods-northeast/ Stubborn storm darkens, floods much of Northeast March 15, 2010 Fox News March 7, 2026 March 23, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100323041308/http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/03/15/stubborn-storm-darkens-floods-northeast/ live Warmer temperatures across the region resulted in precipitation falling as rain, melting a lot of snow. Winds of up to 70 mph km/h toppled trees and snapped power lines, with the heaviest damage reported in Fairfield County. Falling trees damaged or destroyed several homes in Connecticut, and the destruction was the worst experienced in Fairfield County since Hurricane Gloria struck the state in 1985.https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/high-winds/1898540/ High Winds Take Down Power Lines And Chimneys P. J. DeCordova-Boyd • • February 19, 2011 March 7, 2026 January 23, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250123062425/https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/high-winds/1898540/ live At the height of the storm on March 14, more than 110,000 customers were without electricity. By March 16, Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P) reported that 40,000 customers remained in the dark, and public schools remained closed for the entire week. Governor M. Jodi Rell criticized CL&P and promised an investigation after reports surfaced that the company delayed efforts to restore power to reduce employee overtime costs.http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/weather/unions-say-clp-delayed-restoring-power Unions: Connecticut Light & Power delayed restoring power | WTNH.com Connecticut WTNH TV March 7, 2026 February 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120222063100/http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/weather/unions-say-clp-delayed-restoring-power dead Three days of rain beginning on Saturday, March 13, 2010, dropped more than 8 in cm of rain in Southern Coastal Maine, with multiple road closures. No injuries or deaths were reported, although several roads were washed out, as the region had previously been inundated with flooding from a storm two weeks earlier. Three motorists were rescued from vehicles that became stranded in floodwaters. Tammy Wells Motorists urged to avoid washed-out roads https://www.pressherald.com/2010/03/15/many-roads-closed-throughout-york-county/ Reprint Biddeford Journal Tribune 1–2 March 15, 2010 February 19, 2024 English February 19, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240219233008/https://www.pressherald.com/2010/03/15/many-roads-closed-throughout-york-county/ live Late March winter storm 4.69 Late March winter storm 2010-03-21 1650Z.jpg 993 26 March 18 March 24, 2010 At the turn of spring, a late-season major winter storm affected much of the Central United States and High Plains, spreading heavy snow from Colorado to Texas and Oklahoma all the way to the Great Lakes. Prior to the storm, on March 19, temperatures were quite mild and in the lower 60 F Cs.https://www.weather.gov/tsa/weather-event_20Mar2010_winterstorm March 20-21, 2010 Winter Storm NOAA US Department of Commerce weather.gov March 7, 2026 February 8, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250208092502/https://www.weather.gov/tsa/weather-event_20Mar2010_winterstorm live As heavy snowfall fell in the Rocky Mountains, with as much as 26 in cm falling in Boulder, Colorado,March 21, 2010 STORM SUMMARY MESSAGE https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/storm_summaries/2010/storm9/stormsum_7.html March 7, 2026 wpc.ncep.noaa.gov a strong cold front moved through Oklahoma and Texas, eventually leading ongoing rain and thunderstorms to change into snow. An upper-level low associated with the winter storm moved through the region, leading to heavy snow falling across Oklahoma and sleet in other areas. Snowfall rates reached as high as 2 in cm an hour in some locations. Following the storm, after impacting the Midwestern United States, accumulations ranged from 6–10 in cm, such as 5.5 in cm in Amarillo, Texas and 11 in cm in Westville, Oklahoma. Additional accumulations also were heavy in the states of Missouri and Iowa, with as much as 1 ft in cm falling in the former. Late April New England snowstorm A major snowstorm hit New England after the western side of a low pressure system sank southward from eastern Ontario on April 27, merging with part of a second low. Vermont was hit with the most snow, which totaled as much as 60 cm ft on. Close to 30,000 customers were left without power.http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12388958 Spring storm drops foot of snow on Northern NY, New England April 28, 2010 WKOW.com April 28, 2010 Montpelier, Vermont August 2025 InternetArchiveBot yes http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/the-nations-weather-500464.html The nation's weather Associated Press April 28, 2010 Weather Underground The Atlanta Journal-Constitution April 28, 2010May 2016 medicmedichttp://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/storm_watch_stories3&stormfile=usspringstorm_aprtwentyeight_28_04_2010 Eastern US Gets Battered With Snow April 28, 2010 Pelmorex Media Inc The Weather Network April 28, 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100501161531/http://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/storm_watch_stories3%26stormfile%3Dusspringstorm_aprtwentyeight_28_04_2010 May 1, 2010 Records United States Following a storm in the southeast United States on February 12–13, snow was on the ground simultaneously in all 50 U.S. states, an event believed never to have occurred previously. Snow was confirmed in 49 states by February 13, and small patches of remnant snow on the north face of Mauna Kea in Hawai'i were confirmed soon after. Season effects This is a table of all of the events that have occurred in the 2009–10 North American winter. It includes their duration, damage, impacted locations, and death totals. Deaths in parentheses are additional and indirect (an example of an indirect death would be a traffic accident), but were still related to that storm. All of the damage figures are in 2010 USD. 2009–10 2010 October West Coast cyclone October 13–15 0 N/A Unknown 966 Unknown N/A Southeast Alaska Western Canada Eastern Canada Contiguous United States Northern Mexico $8.861 million 2Ex-Hurricane Ida ("Nor'Ida") November 11–17 0 N/A Unknown 992 Unknown Unknown Southern United States Northeastern United States Atlantic Canada $300 million 6Early December winter storm December 7–11 3 8.397 Unknown 974 48 (120) Unknown Western United States Midwestern United States Northeastern United States Unknown 16Mid-December blizzard December 18–21 4 12.78 45–50 (72–80) 968 26.3 (67) Unknown Southern United States Northeastern United States Atlantic Canada Unknown 7Christmas Eve storm complex December 18–21 5 19.62 Unknown 985 40 (120) Unknown Midwestern United States Southern United States Ontario Northeastern United States Unknown 21Late December–early January nor'easter December 28 – January 4 2 3.735 Unknown 980 32.9 (84) Unknown Southern United States Northeastern United States Ontario Unknown 0Late January winter storm January 28–31 2 5.28 Unknown 997 25 (64) Unknown Southern United States Northeastern United States Unknown 13First blizzard (February 5–6) February 1–6 4 10.15 Unknown 978 38.3 (97) Unknown Western United States Midwestern United States Northeastern United States Southern United States Eastern Canada $300 million 41Second blizzard (February 9–10) February 7–11 2 3.12 Unknown 969 27.5 (70) Unknown Midwestern United States Southern United States Northeastern United States Eastern Canada Unknown 3Pre-Valentine's Day southern U.S. winter storm February 8–12 4 12.749 Unknown 986 14.9 (38) Unknown Southern United States Unknown 0Late February blizzard February 24–27 4 17.82 Unknown 972 52 (130) Unknown Southern United States Northeastern United States Eastern Canada $300 million 1Mid-March nor'easter March 12–16 0 N/A Unknown 993 Unknown Unknown Southern United States Northeastern United States Eastern Canada $1 billion 9 17 October 3 April 30 968 90 (230) 0.3 (7.7) 3.086 billion 108 See also Weather North America Weather of 2010 2010 Northern Hemisphere heat waves Notes References External links 2009 Storm Summaries from the Weather Prediction Center 2010 Storm Summaries from the Weather Prediction Center 2008–2009 North American winters 2009–10 2010–11 Winter Winter Category:North American winters