Blizzard of 1993
The Blizzard of 1993 (also known as the Storm of the Century) was a winter snowstorm affecting the entire east coast of the United States and much of Canada's on March 12-14, 1993. In addition to the 5 to 50 inches of snow dropped along its path, the storm was also responsible for hurricane-force winds in some locations. Approximately 300 people died as a result of the storm.
A live broadcast of Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion" was staged at the Alabama Theatre on March 14. The Minnesota native made frequent reference to the unusual snowfall during the broadcast. The Birmingham Sunlights featured as guest performers on the show.
Records
The official snowfall amount recorded at the Birmingham Airport was 13 inches, although parts of the metropolitan area saw as much as 17 inches. There were snowdrifts of five to six feet reported in the area. The official low was recorded as 2 degrees Fahrenheit on the morning of March 14.
References
- 1993 North American storm complex. (2006, October 11). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 01:34, October 14, 2006.
- Elliott, J.B. (2006, March 14). Flash Back to the Great One--The Blizzard of '93. In ABC 33/40 Weather Blog. Retrieved October 14, 2006.
- The Blizzard of '93. In WBHM - NPR News and Classical Music. Retrieved October 14, 2006.