March Blizzard?

Don't let blue skies and warm March weather fool you. New England weather in March has shown to be fickle in that past. History has shown that snow may come down in March...but it may melt in a few days.

On March 11, 1888, the entire Northeast was struck by a winter storm. The wind and snow caused huge drifts to make it impossible to move. Remember...today we have the luxury of snowplows and snow blowers. In 1888 people used shear muscle to dig out from the nearly 14 feet deep drifts.

Trains couldn't get through to deliver goods. The entire coast was frozen in snow. Luckily, by March 15 the weather warmed up. Many of the photographs of the day show residents shoveling snow in light clothing. This view of State Street shows the huge piles of snow with a narrow path to walk.

So remember, Spring may be tomorrow, but March is still here until April showers bring May flowers!