The Great Blizzard of 1888 paralyzed NYC! #NYC #History #GreatBlizzard #Snowstorm #Weather

in March 1888 New York City was hit by the Great Blizzard one of the most severe snow storms in American history lasting from March 11 to 14 the storm dumped over 40 in of snow with winds reaching up to 60 MPH the blizzard paralyzed the city shutting down transportation and trapping thousands indoors streets became impassible and Emergency Services struggled to respond the storm claimed over 400 lives and left a lasting impact on urban planning and infrastructure the aftermath prompted improvements in weather forecasting and City preparedness for future storms changing how New Yorkers braved the winter elements forever