Blizzard of ’78

Forty-five years ago, a historic two-day snowstorm put Boston into a state of emergency.

Why a Blizzard of ’78 won’t catch us flat-footed again. Probably.

A look back

History

Photos: Looking back at the Blizzard of ‘78

History

Relive school closings during the Blizzard of ’78 with a young Jack Williams—and smooth jazz

History

When the Blizzard of ’78 shut down Boston, the Garden stayed open

Winter 2023

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55°F
A shower or two
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63° 44°
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48° 25°
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