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The Great Blizzard of 1978, often called the "White Hurricane," remains the worst winter storm in Ohio's recorded history. Striking from January 25 to 27, 1978, the storm paralyzed the state with record-low atmospheric pressure, hurricane-force winds, and massive snowdrifts. ✅ Key Statistics and Impact Fatalities: 51 deaths were reported in Ohio alone, primarily due to exposure, heart attacks from shoveling, or carbon monoxide poisoning in stranded vehicles. Extreme Winds: Peak gusts reached 82

Take a look back at the Blizzard of 1978, the worst recorded winter storm ever to hit Cleveland and the Ohio Valley 38 years ago on Jan. 26. Initially, the National Weather service issued winter storm warnings. As two low pressure zones converged on the Ohio Valley, the storm intensified. The NWS issued a blizzard warning at 9 p.m. As the eye of the storm passed over Cleveland early on Jan. 26, the NWS recorded a barometric pressure of 28.28, the lowest ever recorded in Ohio and lower than most

This week marks the 43rd anniversary of The Great Blizzard of 1978. Let's take a look back on this historic winter weather event. | Ohio Department of Transportation

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2.7M views · 15K reactions | 40 years ago Michigan was paralyzed for days by a powerful winter storm.  Do you remember the Blizzard of 1978? | MLive.com | Facebook