Most activities around the city were brought to a halt, but the snow did not stop the St. Patrick's Day Parade.. See more videos about . No. A Massive Blizzard Blanketed Pittsburgh In Snow In 1993 And It Will Never Be Forgotten Pittsburgh’s had its fair share of memorable snow storms over the years, like the Big Snow of 1950 that dumped 27.5 inches of snow in the city and beyond over Thanksgiving weekend. The turnpike, interstate highways and most roads were shutdown, impassable. Saturday marks 28 years since the Blizzard of '93 hit Pittsburgh. The blizzard of '93 slammed northeastern and central Pennsylvania with heavy snow and hurricane force winds. Reading, PA (19601) Today. It was mid-March in 1993 when the Storm of the Century hit. Everything came to a screeching halt. KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — The Kingston Fire Department and UGI are on scene of a gas leak near the Burger King on Wyoming Avenue in Kingston. 12 but became much more intense on Saturday. 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County and state officials came together Wednesday to figure out how to completely extinguish this fire. The Blizzard of ’93 dumped a foot of snow in Philadelphia — then the largest March snowfall in a … © 1998 - 2021 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The 1993 Storm of the Century (also known as the 93 Superstorm, The No Name Storm, or the Great Blizzard of '93/1993) was a large cyclonic storm that formed over the Gulf of Mexico on March 12, 1993. The 2010 storm was unlike the Blizzard of 1993, because the snow was heavy and wet, which caused more damage to trees and power lines. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Wednesday’s snow squalls may have given some of us a sense of déjà vu. Arguments will be held Wednesday before the court. 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We would like to record some of those stories here to commemorate the 11th anniversary of that most memorable parade. The Blizzard of '93 is the only other winter storm to be rated as a 5 on the scale. “This was an honest to goodness blizzard that really included tons of snow,” Benson said. The Superstorm of 1993 (also called the Storm of the Century) was one of the most intense mid-latitude cyclones ever observed over the Eastern United States. The Blizzard of 1996 was a severe nor'easter that paralyzed the United States East Coast with up to 4 feet (1.2 m) of wind-driven snow from January 6 to January 8, 1996. The storm produced high wind, blowing and drifting snow with wind chill temperatures dangerously below zero. Over 23 inches of snow fell in Pittsburgh on March 13, 1993. The two-day winter storm dumped more than three and a half feet of snow on Syracuse … When the Blizzard of ’93 hit, Dennis was working at another television station. Video Vault: The Blizzard of ’93 It was twenty-four years ago this week. PITTSBURGH — March 13, 1993 is a day Pittsburghers won’t forget, as 23.6 inches of snow piled up before their eyes. The "Storm of the Century" buried the northeast 25 years ago in the Blizzard of '93. 18: Jan. 21-23, 1987. Described as one of the largest and most intense storms in a century, the March 12-14,1993 blizzard paralyzed the eastern seaboard with record cold, snow, and wind. Known as the “Superstorm of 1993”, “The Blizzard of ‘93” and “Storm of the Century”, it is ranked as an “extreme” category 5 storm on NOAA’s Regional Snowfall Index (RSI) scale. Now Playing: {{itm.title}} The blizzard of ’93 slammed northeastern and central Pennsylvania with heavy snow and hurricane force winds. EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU-TV) - This weekend marks the 28th anniversary of one of the worst winter storms of the 20th century. Eyewitness News spoke to the manager of the Burger King who says a garbage truck hit a wall and damaged the gas line. The blizzard of '93 dropped 21 inches of snow in each place, a record in both cases. The storm formed Friday, March 12, 1993 in the Gulf of Mexico. It powered its way up the eastern seaboard and socked the Keystone State with However, around these parts, the events that unfolded on March 12th and 13th, 1993, are usually now just called "The Blizzard." to consider two consolidation plans, New stimulus package: Biden to unveil free preschool, community college, paid leave, child tax credits, Vaccinate NEPA: Montage Mountain distributes more Pfizer vaccines, COVID vaccine clinic held at St. John Neumann Parish at Nativity in South Scranton, Local school board addresses reported homophobic comments, The Nature Conservancy lands deal to expand Cove Mountain Preserve in Perry County, Biden to propose free preschool, as speech details emerge, Honoring Healthcare Heroes: Victoria Lang, RN, Tech Bytes: Dell new latitude laptop, Microsoft apps on Amazon Fire Tablet. The storm was unique and notable for its intensity, massive size, and wide-reaching effects; at its height, the storm stretched from Canada to Honduras. The total snow for the storm: 25.3 inches. Most activities around the city were brought to a halt by a huge storm on March 13, 1993. robot restaurant workers, U.S. Supreme Court to hear Pa. free speech case about student's video made off of district property. Firefighters have been battling fire hundreds of feet below the ground in an abandoned mine in Zerbe Township since Saturday night. The Blizzard of ’93, also known as the “Superstorm” and the “Storm of the Century” (although other storms also lay claim to the latter title), formed over the Gulf of Mexico on March 12 and pounded the East Coast, from Florida to Canada and as far west as the Dakotas, for the next three days, bringing hurricane force winds of up to 110 miles per hour and dropping as much as 69 inches of … The NESIS scale has ranked 65 snowstorms in the Northeast going back to 1960. The 1993 storm of the century marked a milestone when forecast models saw the threat of a significant snowstorm, and for the first time, meteorologists were able to predict accurately a storm's severity five days in advance. In March of 1993 a deadly blizzard wreaked havoc on the Tri-State Area. Most activities around the city were brought to a halt by a huge storm on March 13, 1993. People were urged to stay indoors. Wyoming Avenue is currently closed between Market and Northampton Streets. This 2003 special takes a look back 10 years prior to how Pittsburgh and its people handled the Blizzard of '93. It's been 27 years since the Blizzard of '93 hit Pittsburgh. As much as 14 inches of snow fell in the south; Atlanta's Hartfield Airport, … The blizzard of ’93 slammed northeastern and central Pennsylvania with heavy snow and hurricane force winds. WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — The United States Supreme Court is set to consider the case of a Schuylkill County cheerleader and whether or not her First Amendment right was violated when she was disciplined for a video she recorded off-campus using profane language about the cheerleading team and school. Over 23 inches of snow fell in one day. Also known as the 'Storm of the Century,' the storm dumped nearly 20 … Blustery and chilly with clouds and some sunshine.. Tonight. Snowfall rates were 2 to 3 inches per hour at times. A blizzard dumped about 20 inches of snow and more on northeastern and central Pennsylvania. Do you remember the 1993 Parade in the Great Blizzard? ‘A memorable experience' Over 23 inches of snow fell in one day. It was known by many names, such as "Winter Storm '93," "The Storm of the Century," and "The 1993 Superstorm." This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Then, he came back Saturday morning as the … Transcript for March 13, 1993: Great Blizzard of '93. Copyright 2021 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The storm eventually dissipated … Looking back at The Blizzard of '93 March 13, 2018 at 5:25 pm EDT PITTSBURGH — March 13, 1993 is a day Pittsburghers won’t forget, as 23.6 inches of snow piled up before their eyes. Becoming mostly clear and cold again with winds diminishing a bit. He worked the Friday night before the storm arrived in Pittsburgh. The St. Patrick's Day parade continued in downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday as the storm really kicked in. The storm formed Friday, March 12, 1993 in … Bring it up in any pub in town and you will hear stories that have been told a hundred times. KDKA-TV meteorologist Dennis Bowman says it’s not Pittsburgh’s biggest snowfall, overall. But … Severe Weather Team 11 Meteorologist Kevin Benson covered it around the clock. March 13, 1993, certainly was one of the most-disruptive days in Philadelphia’s weather history, and throughout the entire Eastern seaboard. The storm formed Friday, March 12, 1993 in the Gulf of Mexico. “We were stuck at the station all weekend because anybody who wanted to relieve us couldn’t get on the road,” he said. Scranton, Pa., and Chattanooga, Tenn., certainly have reason to think so. Author: Tonja Burk The cyclone moved through the Gulf of Mexico and then through the eastern United States before moving on to eastern Canada. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. This storm was a classic example of a nor'easter, but the storm would not have been as historically significant without the presence of the arctic high pressure system located to the north of New York. It powered its way up the eastern seaboard and socked the Keystone State with one to three feet of snow. The snow actually began to fall the night of Friday, Mar. 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