Great Blizzard of 1899
Snowball fight on the steps of the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee in February 1899. | |
| Type | Winter storm and historic cold wave |
|---|---|
| Formed | February 10, 1899 |
| Dissipated | February 14, 1899 |
| Fatalities | Over 100 deaths |
| Areas affected | United States, particularly east of the Rocky Mountains |
The Great Blizzard of 1899, also known as the Great Arctic Outbreak of 1899 and the St. Valentine's Day Blizzard, was an exceptionally severe winter weather event that affected most of the United States, particularly east of the Rocky Mountains. On February 11, Swift Current in present-day Saskatchewan reported a record-high barometric pressure of 31.42 inches of mercury (1,064 mb).: 1