Today in Weather History



Weather History for February 27
 
1984   A severe winter storm spread blizzard conditions across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. 24 inches of snow fell in the Vichy/Rolla area in Missouri. 22 inches was reported in southern Illinois. Winds frequently gusted to 50 mph. Interstate 65 was impassable for several days due to extensive drifting of the snow. Thunderstorms were reported which added to the heavy snow amounts.

2007   The world record for 96-hour rainfall was set: 191.70 inches at Cratere Commerson, La Reunion.

1717   "The Great Snow of 1717," New England's legendary snowstorm, consisted of four storms from today until the 7th of March. The storms killed 95 percent of New England's deer population.

Data courtesy of the National Weather Service