The winter of 1886–1887 was hard on the West, especially Montana. Following a series of early November blizzards, a 10-day storm blew in on January 9, 1887. Sixteen inches of snow fell in …

Jan 9, 2015 · The problem became a catastrophe when, on January 9, 1887, a blizzard hit, covering parts of the Great Plains in more than 16 inches of snow.

Jan 11, 2013 · December dumped mountains of snow: 20.2 inches in Moorhead, 39.5 inches at Morris, 33 inches at Mankato. Then on Jan. 5, 1888, a massive sleet storm coated the snowy …

Feb 7, 2021 · Unlike 1882, when the day started with clear skies, San Franciscans woke up on Saturday, February 5, 1887 to find snow on the ground.

Mar 11, 2017 · GREAT PLAINS BLIZZARD OF 1887. January 9-11, 1887. Reported 72-hour blizzard that covered parts of the Great Plains in more than 16 inches of snow. Winds whipped …

Dec 11, 2024 · From the Great Blizzard of 1888 to the Knickerbocker Storm of 1922 to 1993's Storm of the Century, these historic snowfalls were both awe-inspiring and devastating.

A view of High Street, Brunswick, looking east, after a snowfall of 12.5 inches on April 2, 1887. View/Add Comments

Overgrazing and harsh winters were factors that brought an end to the age of the Open Range. The winter of 1886–1887, also known as the Great Die-Up, was extremely harsh for much of …

Sep 9, 2022 · Snow fell at an inch an hour for 16 hours blanketing the state and what little grass there was, wild wind blew and a low of about 50 below. When the storm subsided, it was still …

Feb 14, 2011 · There are stories to tell and pictures to show of the incredible hardships to men and livestock that suffered during that storm. The lessons learned have been passed along to …