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46 years ago, the Blizzard of '78 hit New England

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Do you remember where you were on February 6, 1978?

 

We have seen our fair share of snow this year, but 45 years ago New England was rocked by the Blizzard of ’78.

 

That storm dropped more than 27 inches of snow over the course of 30 hours — no one expected it to be as bad as it was.

 

Nearly 2,000 cars were stranded along major highways and people were trapped inside their homes.

 

Read more at wpri.com.

 

 

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