The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5625944
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
HILLSBOROUGH
5625944
The record
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| Event typeevent_type | Heavy Snow |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,625,944 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 2,071,365 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1997-12-23T15:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1997-12-23T21:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | NEW HAMPSHIRE |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | HILLSBOROUGH |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | A low pressure system developing off the Delaware coast moved to the northeast, passing southeast of Cape Cod, and dumped over a foot of heavy snow to parts of southern New Hampshire. The storm system intensified rapidly and the heavy snow was a surprise to everyone, including weather forecasters. Snow fell at rates of several inches per hour in much of the area. The heavy snow caused traffic problems throughout the region. In Nashua, where four tractor-trailer trucks jackknifed, the Everett Turnpike was closed. State police reported that many cars skidded off Route 89 and Route 93. There were no serious injuries reported. Many people left work during the early afternoon but became stranded for hours in traffic jams while making the commute home. School children also were delayed getting home for hours when their buses became stuck or caught in the traffic jams. Some children did not arrive home until the early evening. Some snowfall totals in Hillsborough County included: Nashua, 20.5 inches; Amherst, 17.5 inches; Bedford, 14 inches; Manchester, 13.7 inches; and Hollis, 10 inches. In Cheshire County, Jaffrey reported 10.5 inches and Rindge, 9.5 inches. |
| Yearyear | 1,997 |
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