February 1969 nor'easter
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| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | February 8, 1969 |
| Dissipated | February 10, 1969 |
| Category 2 "Minor" winter storm | |
| Regional snowfall index: 4.53 (NOAA) | |
| Lowest pressure | 970 mbar (hPa); 28.64 inHg |
| Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | 42 in (110 cm) |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 94 |
| Areas affected | Mid-Atlantic and New England |
A severe nor'easter affected the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions of the United States between February 8 and February 10, 1969. The nor'easter dropped paralyzing snowfall, exceeding 20 in (51 cm) in many places. New York City bore the brunt of the storm, suffering extensive disruption. Thousands of travelers became stranded on roads and in airports. The storm killed at least 94 people. City schools were closed for several days and some areas of the city remained uncleared for over a week. New York Mayor John Lindsay was criticized for failing to respond to the snowstorm adequately, and is thus colloquially known as the "Lindsay Storm" to residents of New York City.