The Blizzard of '78 (Blizzardof78.org)

This timeline recounts two days in February 1978 when New England was buried by the worst snowstorm of the Century, now known as the Blizzard of '78.

For photos, maps and much more about the Blizzard go to Blizzardof78.org

1978-02-06 05:00:00

"Snow Possible"

National Weather Service predicts snow for Boston possible

1978-02-06 06:00:00

"You Sled It"

Weather Box on Morning's Boston Globe Says "You Sled It"

1978-02-06 07:00:00

Copeland Prediction

Meteorologist Bob Copeland predicts record tides. (7:00 AM)

1978-02-06 07:13:00

First Flurries

The first flurries begin to fall in the Boston area. (7:13)

1978-02-06 07:25:00

Leonard: "We Will Get Hit Hard"

Weatherman Harvey Leonard says on air, that "We will get hit hard." (7:25 AM)

1978-02-06 10:00:00

First Major Snowflakes

1978-02-06 11:00:00

Mass Civil Defense Agency Meets

They decide they need more information and put all offices on alert. (11 AM)

1978-02-06 11:00:00

Ronald Thompson Killed

DPW worker Ronald Thompson is killed by an out-of-control car. (11AM)

1978-02-06 11:00:00

0.3 Inches

A survey in Woonsocket, RI shows 0.3 inches has fallen so far. (11AM)

1978-02-06 11:30:00

The "Can Do" Sets Out

The ill-fated "Can Do" sets out for sea to help the Greek tanker Global Hope. (11:30)

The Blizzard of '78 (Blizzardof78.org)

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