Great Blizzard of 1899

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Great Blizzard of 1899
Snowball fight on the steps of the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee in February 1899.
Meteorological history
FormedFebruary 10, 1899 (1899-02-10)
DissipatedFebruary 14, 1899 (1899-02-14)
Overall effects
FatalitiesOver 100
Areas affectedUnited States, particularly east of the Rocky Mountains

The Great Blizzard of 1899, also known as the Great Arctic Outbreak of 1899 and the St. Valentine's Day Blizzard, was an exceptionally severe winter weather event that affected most of the United States, particularly east of the Rocky Mountains. On February 11, Swift Current in present-day Saskatchewan reported a record-high barometric pressure of 31.42 inches of mercury (1,064 mb).

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