The massive Blizzard of 1996 unleashed a record 13 inches in a day and up to two feet regionwide, followed by additional storms and a rapid thaw that triggered historic flooding.
A surprise snow about a decade ago caught schools off guard and caused widespread disruptions, while in 2025 a more substantial storm dropped over 7 inches, shutting down much of the region.
A deep freeze in 1877 drove temperatures below zero for several mornings, while a 1980 storm followed up with nearly 5 inches of snow atop an already wintry stretch.
A 2022 snowstorm dropped nearly 7 inches in the city—with heavier totals south—and famously stranded drivers on I-95 for nearly a full day amid intense snowfall rates.
