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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
I grew up in Derby, right over the Orange line. How does the snow compare to the bliz of 78? I thought we had over 3 feet then? I was only 9 yrs old so I may be over exagerating.
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The Blizzard of 1978 had less snow around New Haven- around 28 inches but the storm was much worse because of the winds. Sustained winds were in the 70 mph and there was a reported gust in Mass of 114 mph. The storm was around for 30 hours. and drifts up to 17 feet in CT.
But in terms of snow fall for a short period of time- they estimate that in that snow band that hit Milford- Hamden snow rate was 6 inches per hour.
Not much drifting near me.
this is my air conditioner box.