February 2013 nor'easter facts for kids
The February 2013 nor'easter was a huge winter storm that hit parts of North America. Some people called it Winter Storm Nemo. This powerful storm affected the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. It lasted from February 7 to February 10, 2013.
The storm formed when two areas of low pressure combined. It brought very strong winds, heavy snow, and even lightning and thunder. Many areas experienced blizzard conditions, meaning lots of snow and strong winds that made it hard to see.
Where the Storm Hit
The nor'easter stretched across a large area. It affected states in the U.S. from Virginia all the way up to Maine. In Canada, it impacted eastern regions.
Snowfall Records
This storm dumped a lot of snow in many cities.
- Boston, Massachusetts, received almost 25 inches (about 63 centimeters) of snow. That's more than two feet!
- New York City got nearly one foot (about 30 centimeters) of new snow.
- The state of Connecticut saw the most snow. The town of Hamden, Connecticut, was buried under almost 40 inches (about 100 centimeters) of snow. That's over three feet! Other nearby cities in Connecticut also received at least one foot of snow.
Power Outages
The strong winds and heavy snow caused many problems. About 700,000 homes and businesses lost electrical power. This meant people were without lights, heat, and other important services during the cold storm.
Images for kids
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The blizzard pulling away from the Northeastern U.S. on February 9, with an apparent eye-feature
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Winter storm warning at York University.
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The precursor to the nor'easter over the Southeastern United States on February 7
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Snowfall totals in New England from February 8–9
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Nuns' Island and a frozen Saint Lawrence River after the nor'easter
