Trivia: On March 11, 1888, one of the worst blizzards in American history struck the Northeastern United States. How many inches did the blizzard drop on New York City?
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Question: On March 11, 1888, one of the worst blizzards in American history struck the Northeastern United States. How many inches did the blizzard drop on New York City?
Answer: Approximately 40 inches from March 11-14, 1888. More than 400 people died from the surprise storm, which had wind gusts of 85 miles per hour when it first hit.