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### Historic Blizzards

#### ***1991 Halloween Blizzard / The Perfect Storm***

The blizzard's impact was compounded by strong winds, creating snowdrifts up to 10 feet high, which paralyzed transportation and led to widespread power outages. In Iowa, the storm began with a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, resulting in significant ice accumulation that downed power lines and trees, leaving thousands without electricity. The hazardous conditions caused numerous traffic accidents and at least 20 fatalities across the affected regions.


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### Historic Blizzards

#### ***1991 Halloween Blizzard / The Perfect Storm***

This blizzard coincided with the meteorological conditions that produced the infamous "Perfect Storm" over the North Atlantic. While the Halloween Blizzard impacted the Upper Midwest, the Perfect Storm—a rare confluence of a nor'easter and Hurricane Grace—ravaged the East Coast with massive waves and coastal flooding. The simultaneous occurrence of both of these significant storms caused prolonged impacts and strains on infrastructure across a large portion of the country. The 1991 Halloween Blizzard remains a benchmark for ‘early-season’ winter storms in the United States, reminding us of the potential for significant snowfall and disruption even before the official start of winter.


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