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Mar 14, 2015 · In January 1949, a massive blizzard rocketed through central and southeastern Wyoming and nearby states killing 76 people and tens of thousands of animals and leaving memories in its wake that are still vivid more than 65 years later.
Blizzard of '49. This one-hour documentary tells the story of the worst series of storms in Wyoming’s history. But for all the tragedy and loss, suffering and death, there was also hope and...
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The Blizzard of 1949 - The first blizzard started on Sunday, January 2, 1949; it lasted for three days. It was followed by two more months of blizzard after blizzard with high winds and bitter cold. Deep drifts isolated southeast Wyoming, northern Colorado, western South Dakota and western Nebraska, for weeks.
The Blizzard of 1949 is considered one of the worst on record for the northern Plains. The first storm began January 2 and continued through January 5, with heavy snow, strong winds and cold temperatures. Subsequent storms through mid-February produced enormous snow drifts that paralyzed much of the region.
May 14, 2020 · The terrifying and record-setting blizzard of 1949 spread across several states, and was deadly. The 1949 winter storm was one of the blizzards in Wyoming history. The storm killed 12 places and shuttered much of the Cowboy State.
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Feb 11, 2024 · It’s been 75 years since the Blizzard of 1949, a relentless two-month storm that crippled Wyoming. Accumulation measured in feet. Winds clocked 65-80 mph. Double-digit subzero temperatures for weeks on end. JN. Jake Nichols. February 11, 202416 min read. The Blizzard of 1949 didn't see snow pile up in inches, it was measured in feet. (Wyoming PBS)
Dec 8, 2015 · Special | 57m 1s |. This one-hour documentary tells the story of the worst series of storms in Wyoming’s history. But for all the tragedy and loss, suffering and death, there was also hope and heroism, unselfish sacrifice and generosity. The blizzard brought out the best in people.
