January 2–4, 2014 North American blizzard
The winter storm approaching the East Coast late on January 2. | |
| Type | Extratropical cyclone Nor'easter Winter storm Blizzard |
|---|---|
| Formed | December 30, 2013 |
| Dissipated | January 6, 2014 |
| Lowest pressure | 936 mb (27.64 inHg) |
| Lowest temperature | -2°F (Post-storm) |
| Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | 23.8 in (0.60 m) in Boxfield, Massachusetts |
| Fatalities | 16 fatalities |
| Damage | $2.6 billion |
| Areas affected | Central United States, Eastern United States, Atlantic Canada, Western Europe |
Part of the 2013–14 North American winter | |
The January 2–4, 2014 North American blizzard was a major winter storm that affected much of the East Coast with snow, and frigid temperatures following the storm. The storm, unofficially referred to as Winter Storm Hercules by the Weather Channel, had dumped up to 2 ft (0.61 m) of snow in some areas, especially around Boston, Massachusetts.