The Blizzard of '78: Share Your Memories, Photos

Thirty-five years ago this week, the Blizzard of '78 paralyzed Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.

With temperatures peaking in the upper 50s this week in Cleveland, it’s a perfect example of how unpredictable the weather can be. Thirty-five years ago this week, the “Blizzard of ‘78” struck; a stark contrast to this week's weather. Formally referred to as the Great Blizzard of 1978,  dumped more than a foot of snow from January 25-27.  That was accompanied by temperatures dipping to 0 and wind gusts of up to 48 mph, according to the National Weather Service’s storm review. The blizzard was deemed the worst in Ohio history, resulting in 51 deaths. More than 50,000 members of the Ohio National Guard were called in to make numerous rescues and for the first time ever, the entire Ohio Turnpike was closed down. Michigan declared a state of …

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Kaye Spector

7:03 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Bummer! I was in high school and I remember the schools were closed for many days.   more ›

Blizzard Safety Tips from the Red Cross

Check out these safety tips for before, during and after winter storms.

Northeast Ohio, including Mayfield Heights, is expected to see heavy snow Wednesday afternoon and evening. The American Red Cross has a few tips for what to do during and after the storm, including what to do if there’s a power outage:  For more safety tips, including what to have ready for the next storm, check out the full PDFs from the Red Cross above. 

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CLOSED: Live Blizzard Updates in Northeast Ohio

We're collecting the latest on what's happening with the Northeast Ohio blizzard. If you're reading this on your mobile device, switch to desktop version to see the live blog.

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Paul Skowronski

11:15 am on Friday, December 28, 2012

David Dee and Lisa Ann... I know that you'd be the first to complain if this recent storm lived up to the hype and the media didn't focus on it ENOUGH. I bet this focus saved a lot of lives, or at the very least, fender benders, as it helped people prepare for it.   more ›