January 2020 North American storm complex
The winter storm approaching the Pacific Northwest on 15 January | |
| Type | Extratropical cyclone Nor'easter Winter storm Blizzard Pacific Northwest windstorm |
|---|---|
| Formed | 14 January 2020 |
| Dissipated | 19 January 2020 |
| Highest gust | 171 km/h (106 mph); Newfoundland, Canada |
| Lowest pressure | 979 mb (28.9 inHg) |
| Fatalities | 2 fatalities |
| Power outages | 21,000+ |
| Areas affected | United States, Canada |
Part of the 2019–20 North American winter | |
In mid-January 2020, a complex system of winter storms that crossed North America, bringing heavy snowfall and high winds to Atlantic Canada and the northern United States between 15 and 18 January. At least one person was killed, in California, while at least one went missing, in Newfoundland. The person who went missing in Newfoundland was later found dead. Another two people died in Newfoundland after shoveling snow, although the connection to the storm is unclear. The winter storm caused historic blizzard conditions in many areas, particularly Atlantic Canada.