January 8–13, 2011 nor'easter
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| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | January 8, 2011 |
| Dissipated | January 13, 2011 (Exited to sea) |
| Category 2 "Minor" winter storm | |
| Regional snowfall index: 3.50 (NOAA) | |
| Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | 40.5 inches (103 cm) at Savoy, Massachusetts |
| Overall effects | |
| Areas affected | Midwestern United States, Southern United States, Mid-Atlantic Region, New England, eastern Canada |
Part of the 2010–11 North American winter | |
The January 8–13, 2011 nor'easter was a major Mid-Atlantic nor'easter that affected portions of the Northeastern and Southeastern regions of the United States. This storm came just two weeks after a previous major blizzard severely affected most of these same areas in December 2010. It was the second significant snowstorm to affect the region during the 2010–11 North American winter storm season.