Both Boston and Providence meteorologists are calling this past weekend’s snowstorm one for the history books. According to 12 News Meteorologist T.J. Del Santo in the Pinpoint Weather Center, the storm delivered snowfall totals that surpassed even the legendary Blizzard of ’78.
“It was unbelievable,” Del Santo said. “I think the single greatest snowstorm in New Bedford’s history. Thirty-seven inches were reported in parts of the city, and generally right around three feet fell across the SouthCoast.”
Communities including Fall River, Westport, Somerset, Swansea, and Seekonk were buried under historic snowfall of three feet or more. At New Bedford Regional Airport, snowfall reached 37.9 inches, breaking the previous record of 28.6 inches set during the Blizzard of ’78.
Why This Storm Was So Intense
While total snowfall exceeded 1978 levels, Del Santo noted that the earlier storm had stronger winds and more coastal damage. Still, this storm officially qualified as a blizzard due to sustained winds and whiteout conditions lasting nearly nine hours…