42K views · 352 reactions | Forty years ago this week, a monster...

The Great Blizzard of 1978, often called the "White Hurricane," remains the worst winter storm in Ohio's recorded history. Striking from January 25 to 27, 1978, the storm paralyzed the state with record-low atmospheric pressure, hurricane-force winds, and massive snowdrifts. ✅ Key Statistics and Impact Fatalities: 51 deaths were reported in Ohio alone, primarily due to exposure, heart attacks from shoveling, or carbon monoxide poisoning in stranded vehicles. Extreme Winds: Peak gusts reached 82

11K views · 63 reactions | It's been 40 years since the Blizzard of 1978, and we've been hearing so many great stories from people who remember the huge snowfall and incredible drifts. We're going to share some of those stories beginning on NewsCenter 16 at 5, but for Throwback Thursday, we want to show you a story we did back in 2008. Are you a "blizzard baby" or parent? We'd love to hear from you! | WNDU | Facebook