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[[Image:CityHallFeb11.jpg|right|250px|thumb|[[New York City Hall]] as the snow began to fall on Saturday ([[February 11]], [[2006]]).]]
{{Infobox winter storm|name=North American blizzard of 2006
The '''Blizzard of 2006''' was a ''[[nor'easter]]'' that began on the evening of [[February 11]], [[2006]]. It dumped heavy [[snow]] across the [[Northeast United States]] from [[Virginia]] to [[Maine]] through the early evening of [[February 12]] and ended in [[Atlantic Canada]] on [[February 13]]. The major northeast [[city|cities]] from [[Baltimore]] to [[Boston]] received at least a foot of snow, with a record-setting amount of 26.9 inches (68.3 cm) in [[New York City]].
|image location=02-12-2006-1245z.png
|image name=[[NASA]] satellite image of the storm at peak intensity on February 12, featuring a hurricane-like "eye".
|stormtype=[[Extratropical cyclone]]<br />[[Nor'easter]]<br />[[Blizzard]]<br />[[Winter storm]]
|date formed=February 11, 2006
|date dissipated=February 13, 2006
|RSI=5.13
|maximum amount={{convert|27.8|in|cm}} in [[Fairfield, Connecticut]]<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/12/world/americas/recordbreaking-snowstorm-blasts-northeastern-us.html Record-breaking snowstorm blasts Northeastern U.S.], [[New York Times]]</ref>
|lowest pressure=971<ref name="HPC">http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/winter_storm_summaries/storm7/stormsum_10.html {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
|total damages (USD)=$5 million (2006 USD)
|total fatalities=0 direct, 3 indirect
|power outages = 506,000
|areas affected=[[Virginia]], [[Maryland]], [[District of Columbia]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[New York (state)|New York]], [[New Jersey]], [[Delaware]], [[New England]], [[Atlantic Canada]]
|partof = the '''[[Global storm activity of 2006|2005–06 North American winter storms]]'''
}}
The '''North American blizzard of 2006''' was a [[nor'easter]] that began on the evening of February 11, 2006 and impacted much of eastern [[North America]]. It dumped heavy [[snow]] across the [[Mid-Atlantic states|Mid-Atlantic]] and [[New England]] states, from [[Virginia]] to [[Maine]] through the early evening of February 12, and ended in [[Atlantic Canada]] on February 13. The major [[city|cities]] from [[Baltimore]] to [[Boston]] received at least a foot of snow, with a second-highest amount of {{convert|26.9|in|cm}} in [[New York City]], the (at the time) most since at least 1869, the start of record keeping, only broken by the [[January 2016 United States blizzard]] nearly 10 years later.


==Meteorological synopsis==
In addition to the heavy snow, coastal [[flooding]] from [[storm surge]] was reported, particularly in [[Massachusetts]].<ref name="AP_SamanthaGross">http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/ap/2006/02/12/ap2519347.html</ref> Storm surges have been recorded as high as 3 feet (1 m).{{cite needed}}
[[Image:NASABlizzard2006.jpg|thumb|A [[NASA]] satellite image of the storm]]
Since the heaviest snow was confined to a fairly small, but very heavily populated area, the storm was only ranked as a low-end Category&nbsp;3 (''Major'') on the new [[Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale]], which takes into account the area and population affected, as well as snowfall accumulations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/research/snow-nesis/ |title=The Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale (NESIS) |publisher=Ncdc.noaa.gov |access-date=2009-08-11}}</ref> This indirectly also reflects the fact that casualties were extremely low and cleanup was fairly quick, even in the [[New York City]] area where the record snow amounts occurred. The main reasons for this are: A) The storm fell on a Sunday when many people can more easily stay home, B) the relatively small geographic area of extremely large snowfall, and C) Because the temperature was well below freezing throughout most of the storm, the snow was mostly dry and light in composition, as opposed to the wet and heavy snows that make some otherwise lesser storms much harder to clean up from and are more common at least in the coastal Northeast. Additionally, temperatures in the days after the storm were unseasonably warm in some spots (reaching the mid-50s °F in hard-hit [[New York City]], and the mid 60s in DC) which helped melt the snow much more quickly than usual.


The storm system began developing on February 11 as a relatively minor system, bringing some snow along the southern [[Appalachian Mountains|Appalachian]] range. The low pressure center moved off-shore early February 12 before it began its rapid intensification. By early morning, snow began falling heavily, taking several forecasters by surprise who had expected about a foot of snow, at most, along the eastern fringes of the [[Atlantic]] seaboard. During the height of the storm on Sunday morning the 12th, [[thundersnow|thunder and lightning occurred]] as the snow fell.
[[Image:CarBlizzardChinatown.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Cars left overnight in [[Manhattan]] street parking were generally immobile by morning.]]
The [[low pressure area]] began forming in the [[Southern United States|Southern]] states a few days prior to the Blizzard striking, eventually merging with a northern stream system. A [[trough]] on the [[East Coast of the United States|East Coast]] brought the system up the coast, and cold to the north eventually slowed the system to a crawl. As the system completed [[bombogenesis]], mesoscale banding features impacted the entire [[Interstate 95|I-95]] Corridor.


The extreme intensification was partially the result of a fairly mild winter that kept water temperatures in the Atlantic a few degrees warmer than they normally are in February. The storm system's intensity led to snowfall accumulations upwards of {{convert|32|in|cm}} in some localities.
The low pressure center was so deep that somewhat of an [[eyewall|eye]] actually formed. Rarely do eyes form on storms other than [[hurricane]]s, and it is especially rare in [[extratropical cyclone]]s. NASA took a satellite picture of the eye of the storm; the eye was located south and east of southern New Jersey in this picture.[[Image:GreatBlizzardof2006.jpg]]


In addition to the heavy snow, [[coastal flooding]] from [[storm surge]] was reported, particularly in [[Massachusetts]].<ref name="AP_SamanthaGross">{{cite web|url=http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/ap/2006/02/12/ap2519347.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060222033557/http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/ap/2006/02/12/ap2519347.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 February 2006|title=Update 26: Nor'easter Slams East From Va. to Maine - Forbes.com|website=[[Forbes]] |date=22 February 2006}}</ref> Storm surges have been recorded as high as {{convert|3|ft|m}} in parts of New England.<ref>confirmed by National Weather Service Boston, MA Storm Report</ref>
A Reuters news article found on Yahoo News titled [http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060212/ts_nm/weather_northeast_dc Northeast US hammered by record blizzard] states that two casulties occured as a result of the snow: in Virginia, a man died due to his truck sliding off of a Virginia highway; in Baltimore, a person died in a house fire as a result of snow delaying rescue workers from getting to the fire. A third fatality occured in a weather-related accident in [[Nova Scotia]]. [http://www.cbc.ca/ns/story/ns-snow-day20060213.html]

The [[low pressure area]] began forming in the [[Southern United States|Southern]] states a few days prior to the Blizzard striking, eventually merging with a northern stream system. A [[trough (meteorology)|trough]] on the [[East Coast of the United States|East Coast]] brought the system up the coast, and cold high pressure to the north eventually slowed the system to a crawl. As the system completed [[cyclogenesis|bombing]], or rapid decrease in central pressure (a common measure of the strength of a storm), mesoscale banding features (areas of significant snowfall associated with smaller scale physical phenomena) impinged on the entire [[Interstate 95|I-95]] Corridor.

The low pressure center was so deep that somewhat of an [[eyewall|eye]] actually formed. Rarely do eyes form on storms other than [[hurricane]]s, and it is especially rare in [[extratropical cyclone]]s. NASA took a satellite picture of the eye of the storm; the eye was located south and east of southern New Jersey in this picture.


==Impact==
==Impact==
[[Image:North America blizzard 2006.png|thumb|A map of the states and provinces impacted by the blizzard]]
[[Image:Prospect Heights Blizzard NYC 2-12-06.jpg|left|250px|thumb|[[Prospect Heights, Brooklyn]] on [[February 12]].]]
[[Image:Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale.gif|thumb|A radar reflectivity loop of the blizzard in the [[New York metropolitan area]]]]
Three casualties occurred as a result of the snow: in [[Virginia]], a man died due to his truck sliding off a highway; in [[Baltimore]], a person died in a house fire as a result of snow delaying rescue workers from getting to the fire.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060212/ts_nm/weather_northeast_dc |title=Northeast US hammered by record blizzard |access-date=2009-08-11}}{{dead link|date=August 2009}}</ref> A third fatality occurred in a weather-related accident in [[Nova Scotia]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/ns/story/ns-snow-day20060213.html |title=CBC Nova Scotia – Shovels out in Nova Scotia |date=2006-02-12 |access-date=2009-08-27 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060911013624/http://www.cbc.ca/ns/story/ns-snow-day20060213.html |archive-date = 2006-09-11}}</ref>

===Connecticut===
===Connecticut===
While [[Connecticut]] was one of the hardest hit areas, the state was well-prepared for the storm and managed to avoid major problems. [[Hartford, CT|Hartford]] received a total of {{convert|21.9|in|cm}} of snow — the second largest snowfall since 1906. A total of {{convert|18|in|cm}} fell in the small Sandy Hook village.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wfsb.com/Global/story.asp?S=4490543 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060222195028/http://www.wfsb.com/Global/story.asp?S=4490543 |title=Nor'easter pummels state, but causes little damage |archive-date=2006-02-22}}</ref> [[West Hartford, CT|West Hartford]] totaled {{convert|27|in|cm}} and [[Fairfield, CT|Fairfield]] saw {{convert|27.8|in|cm}} of snow. Despite the large amounts of snow, there were only isolated individual power outages. At the storm's onset, governor [[M. Jodi Rell]] ordered all [[tractor-trailer]] trucks off the state's highways to facilitate the efforts of highway crews with snow removal. Motorists whose vehicles were not equipped with [[4-wheel drive]] were required to use [[snow chains]] to travel on state roadways during the storm. Connecticut mobilized 2,500 state-owned and privately contracted [[snowplow]]s to keep state highways open during the storm. The state's 169 cities and towns employed hundreds of additional plows to keep local roads passable. [[Bradley International Airport]] was closed for several hours, and the storm disrupted service on [[Metro-North Railroad|Metro North]].
For the most part, Connecticut managed to avoid major problems, despite the enormous snowfall amounts. As of mid-morning, more than 19 inches (48 cm) of snow had fallen in [[Hartford, Connecticut|Hartford]] and it was still falling. There were only isolated individual power outages. A total of 18 inches (46 cm) fell in the small Sandy Hook village.<ref>http://www.wfsb.com/Global/story.asp?S=4490543</ref> [[Fairfield, Connecticut|Fairfield]] saw over 30 inches (76 cm) of snow, more than any other reported station.


===Delaware===
===Delaware===
[[New Castle County, Delaware|New Castle County]] and [[Wilmington]] felt the brunt of this storm with 14-15 inches (35-38 cm) of snow. [[Kent County, Delaware|Kent]] and [[Sussex County, Delaware|Sussex]] counties to the south mixed with rain for a while, and saw significantly less snow accumulations, mostly in the 6 inch (15 cm) range.
[[New Castle County, Delaware|New Castle County]] and [[Wilmington, Delaware|Wilmington]] felt the brunt of this storm, with {{convert|14 to 15|in|cm|0|abbr=off}} of snow. [[Kent County, Delaware|Kent]] and [[Sussex County, Delaware|Sussex]] counties to the south mixed with rain for a while, and saw significantly less snow accumulations, mostly in the {{convert|6|in|cm}} range.


===District of Columbia===
===District of Columbia===
The city of [[Washington, D.C.]] missed the worst of the storm. The city received about 9 inches (22 cm) of snow, far less than in the [[suburb]]s. Approximately 3,000 people lost [[electricity]] in the District of Columbia.<ref name="WJLAWashingtonPower">http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0206/302074.html</ref> However, [[Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport]] (just across the [[Potomac River]]) was closed.
Residents in [[Washington, D.C.]] missed the worst of the storm. The city received about {{convert|10|in|cm}} of snow, far less than in the [[suburb]]s. Approximately 3,000&nbsp;people lost [[electricity]] in the District of Columbia.<ref name="WJLAWashingtonPower">{{cite web|url=http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0206/302074.html|title=Power Outage|access-date=February 12, 2006 }}{{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> However, [[Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport]] (just across the [[Potomac River]]) was closed.


===Maryland===
===Maryland===
Maryland was hardest hit by power outages. In the [[Baltimore]] area, more than 62,000 people lost electricity, plus another 16,000 in [[Montgomery County, Maryland|Montgomery County]] and 37,000 in [[Prince George's County, Maryland|Prince George's County]]. The heaviest snow in Maryland fell from the northern suburbs of Washington, D.C., to the Baltimore area. These areas overwhelmingly saw over a foot of snow. Snowfall rates of 2-3 inches (5-8 cm) per hour were common, and [[thundersnow]] occured. Snowfall amounts of up to 21 inches (53 cm) were reported in [[Columbia, Maryland|Columbia]], 13.1 inches (33.3 cm) in Baltimore, 17 inches in [[Catonsville, Maryland|Catonsville]], and a foot in [[Potomac, Maryland|Potomac]]. This was the area's heaviest snow in three years. Lesser amounts occured in western and southern parts of the state.
The heaviest snow in Maryland fell from the northern suburbs of Washington, D.C., to the Baltimore area. These areas overwhelmingly saw over a foot of snow. Snowfall rates of {{convert|2 to 3|in|cm|0|abbr=off}} per hour were common, and [[thundersnow]] occurred. Snowfall amounts of up to {{convert|21|in|cm}} were reported in [[Columbia, Maryland|Columbia]], {{convert|13.1|in|cm}} in Baltimore, {{convert|17|in|cm}} in [[Catonsville, Maryland|Catonsville]], and a foot (30.5&nbsp;cm) in [[Potomac, Maryland|Potomac]]. This was the area's heaviest snow since the [[North American blizzard of 2003]]. Lesser amounts occurred in western and southern parts of the state.

Maryland was hardest hit by power outages. In the [[Baltimore]] area, more than 62,000&nbsp;people lost electricity, plus another 16,000 in [[Montgomery County, Maryland|Montgomery County]] and 37,000 in [[Prince George's County, Maryland|Prince George's County]].


===Massachusetts===
===Massachusetts===
The most serious coastal problems were in Massachusetts. The heaviest snow was in the central part of the state, where snow amounts of up to 20 inches (50 cm) were reported. Coastal areas, particularly around [[Cape Cod]] saw lesser amounts as it was mixed with [[sleet]] at times, but winds of up to 60 mph (95 km/h) whipped up the ocean with storm surges of 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) and led to some coastal flooding, plus offshore waves of up to 25 feet (8 m). [[Logan International Airport]] saw 90% of its flights cancelled at the peak of the storm.
The most serious coastal problems were in [[Massachusetts]]. The heaviest snow was in the central part of the state, where snow amounts of up to {{convert|20|in|cm}} were reported. Coastal areas, particularly around [[Nantucket]], saw lesser amounts (approximately 12") as it was mixed with [[Ice storm|sleet]] at times, but winds of up to {{convert|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} whipped up the ocean with storm surges of {{convert|2|to|3|ft|cm}} and led to some coastal flooding, plus offshore waves of up to {{convert|25|ft|m}}. [[Logan International Airport]] in [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]] and Barnstable municipal airport in [[Hyannis, Massachusetts|Hyannis]] on [[Cape Cod]] saw over 90% of their flights cancelled at the peak of the storm.


There were no power outages, despite the conditions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BO14188/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060428051543/http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BO14188/|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 April 2006|title=WHDH-TV – Boston – Snowstorm blankets southern New England|date=28 April 2006}}</ref> There was one death; a tree fell onto a pickup truck in [[Billerica, Massachusetts|Billerica]], killing the driver.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web|url=http://www.cnn.com/2006/WEATHER/02/18/winter.storms.sat.ap/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060219191103/http://www.cnn.com/2006/WEATHER/02/18/winter.storms.sat.ap/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 February 2006|title=CNN.com – Four killed, 250,000 without power in winter storm – Feb 18, 2006|website=[[CNN]] |date=19 February 2006}}</ref> Strong winds across the state caused $1.9&nbsp;million in damage (2006&nbsp;USD).<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~609792|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080115032054/http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~ShowEvent~609792|archive-date=2008-01-15 |title=NCDC: Event Details |publisher=.ncdc.noaa.gov |date=2006-04-07 |access-date=2009-08-11}}</ref>
There were no power outages or major accidents in the state, despite the conditions. <ref>http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BO14188/</ref>


===New Jersey===
===New Jersey===
The impact of the blizzard in northern [[New Jersey]] was strong enough to stop the [[NJ Transit]] [[bus]] service between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., although [[train]]s continue to run (with some delays).<ref>http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=traffic&id=3899215</ref> Many roads remained closed. Business were closed for most of the day. 16,000 people were without power in the state. Northeastern New Jersey saw the brunt of the storm; 21" of snow fell at Newark airport.
The impact of the blizzard in [[North Jersey]] was strong enough to stop the [[New Jersey Transit]] [[New Jersey Transit Bus Operations|bus]] service between 7:30&nbsp;a.m. and 4:00&nbsp;p.m., although [[train]]s continued to run (with some delays).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=traffic&id=3899215 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120726092439/http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=traffic&id=3899215 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-07-26 |title=7online.com: New York City and Metro Area Traffic on WABC-TV 2/12/06 |publisher=Abclocal.go.com |date=2006-02-12 |access-date=2009-08-11 }}</ref> Many roads remained closed. Businesses were closed for most of the day. 16,000&nbsp;people were without power in the state. Central and northeastern New Jersey saw the brunt of the storm due to heavy banding through the night into the morning: {{convert|21|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell at [[Newark Liberty International Airport|Newark Airport]] and 27" fell in [[Rahway]]. The first [[Wicked Faire]] took place as scheduled.


===New York===
===New York===
{{Commons category|New York City in North American blizzard of 2006|New York City in blizzard of 2006}}
[[Image:LoaderBlizzard2006.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A [[loader (equipment)|loader]] clears snow in [[New York City]] during a lull in the snowfall on Sunday, [[February 12]].]]
[[Image:Prospect Heights Blizzard NYC 2-12-06.jpg|thumb|[[Prospect Heights, Brooklyn]] on February 12]]
The [[Greater New York City]] Area received the brunt of the blizzard. All three of the [[airport]]s in the [[New York City]] area ([[LaGuardia Airport]], [[John F. Kennedy International Airport]] and [[Newark Liberty International Airport]]) were closed during the record blizzard, for the first time since the [[September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks]]. Like the [[Blizzard of 1996]], this winter storm does not meet the criteria to be called a blizzard, however. The winds were not strong enough, and visibility was not poor enough.
[[Image:LoaderBlizzard2006.jpg|thumb|A [[loader (equipment)|loader]] clears snow in [[New York City]] during a lull in the snowfall on Sunday, February 12]]
The [[New York metropolitan area]] received the brunt of the February Blizzard of 2006. All three of the [[airport]]s in the [[New York City]] area ([[LaGuardia Airport]], [[John F. Kennedy International Airport]] and [[Newark Liberty International Airport]]) were closed during the record blizzard, for the first time since the [[September 11, 2001 attacks]]. Like the [[Blizzard of 1996]], this winter storm does not meet the criteria to be called a blizzard, however. The winds were not strong enough, and visibility was not poor enough. [[Thundersnow]], which is a rare occurrence in New York, occurred for about a 4-hour period in parts of [[Bronx|The Bronx]], [[Manhattan]], [[Brooklyn]], [[Queens]], [[Rockland County, New York|Rockland]] and [[Westchester County, New York|Westchester]] during the height of the storm early Sunday morning.


[[Central Park]] received 26.9 inches (68.3 cm) of snow, the largest amount for a single storm since records began, breaking the record of 26.4 inches (67.1 cm) that fell in [[December]], [[1947]]. By comparison, the blizzards of 1996 and 2003 dropped 20.2 and 19.8 inches (51.3 and 50.3 cm) in Central Park respectively.
[[Central Park]] received {{convert|26.9|in|cm}} of snow, the largest amount for a single storm since records began, breaking the record of {{convert|26.4|in|cm}} that fell on December 26, 1947. By comparison, the [[Blizzard of 1996|blizzards of 1996]] [[Blizzard of 2003|and 2003]] dropped {{convert|20.2|and|19.8|in|cm}} in Central Park respectively. The smallest amounts of snowfall were recorded in portions of Nassau County, including the towns of Oceanside, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre and Island Park.
The [[snow removal]] cost in New York City alone is estimated at $27&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060213/ap_on_re_us/snowstorm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060221224329/http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060213/ap_on_re_us/snowstorm |title=Northeast Digs Out From Record Snowstorm |archive-date=2006-02-21}}</ref> It took nearly two days for utility crews to fully restore service to as many as 300,000 customers.<ref name=autogenerated2 />


The storm did not reach very far north of the city; the [[Albany, New York|Albany]] area only received {{convert|1|–|2|in|cm|0|abbr=off}} of snow. As a result, the 2005–06 winter season ended up being the first time ever since records began in the late 19th century that [[New York City]] received more snow than Albany in a given winter (the inland, upstate city averages about twice as much snowfall per winter as its big neighbor to the south).
The [[snow removal]] cost in New York City alone is estimated at about $27 million. <ref>http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060213/ap_on_re_us/snowstorm</ref>

The strong winds downed trees and powerlines, resulting in $3&nbsp;million in damage (2006&nbsp;USD).<ref name=autogenerated1 /> The [[Long Island Rail Road]] reported extensive delays and as many as eight trains disabled up to several hours after the blizzard. The Monday morning commute was no better, as two of the railroad's lines were shut down completely and delays caused headaches for ambitious commuters. By Tuesday, two days after the storm, service was back to normal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ble.org/pr/news/headline.asp?id=15558 |title=LIRR back on track two days after blizzard |publisher=Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers |date=2006-02-15 |access-date=2009-08-11}}</ref>

Despite the record snowfall, New York City schools were open on February 13, owing to planning and work by the city and its snowplow team.


===Pennsylvania===
===Pennsylvania===
Snowfall totals were measured at 12 inches (30 cm) at [[Philadelphia International Airport]], but 35 miles (56 km) to the west in West Caln Township there were 21 inches (53 cm). Philadelphia International Airport remained open throughout the storm, although about 50% of flights were cancelled. There were also power outages in the Philadelphia area, with about 10,000 customers losing power.<ref>http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/13856095.htm</ref>
Snowfall totals were measured at {{convert|12|in|cm}} at [[Philadelphia International Airport]], but {{convert|35|mi|km}} to the west in [[West Caln Township, Pennsylvania|West Caln Township]] there were {{convert|21|in|cm}}. Philadelphia International Airport remained open throughout the storm, although about 50% of flights were cancelled. There were also power outages in the Philadelphia area, with about 10,000 customers losing power. In [[Western Pennsylvania]], however, only {{convert|1|in|cm|abbr=on}} or less of snow accumulated.<ref>{{webarchive |date=29 Sep 2007|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929103200/http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/13856095.htm}}</ref> Philadelphia public and parchocial schools were closed for the day.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=3899900 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060222024103/http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=3899900 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2006-02-22 |title=6abc.com: Digging Out from Snowstorm 2/13/06 |publisher=Abclocal.go.com |date=2006-02-13 |access-date=2009-08-11 }}</ref>


===Rhode Island===
===Rhode Island===
The [[Governor of Rhode Island]], [[Donald Carcieri]], has declared a statewide [[state of emergency]] due to the blizzard conditions.<ref>http://www.turnto10.com/news/6973803/detail.html</ref> The [[Providence Journal]] reported that state accumulations were generally between 9 and 19 inches (23 to 49 cm) of snow. Generally, [[Providence County]] received the heaviest accumulations in the state (see the chart below). On February 12, the bulk of the snow ended around 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, with flurries lasting through the early evening. As of February 13, no significant power outages or injuries have been reported.{{cite needed}}
The [[Governor of Rhode Island]], [[Donald Carcieri]], declared a statewide [[state of emergency]] due to the blizzard conditions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.turnto10.com/news/6973803/detail.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060227200335/http://www.turnto10.com/news/6973803/detail.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 February 2006|title=NBC 10 NEWS – News – Blizzard Of '06 Blasts Into Southern New England|date=27 February 2006}}</ref> The [[Providence Journal]] reported that state accumulations were generally between {{convert|9|and|19|in|cm|0|abbr=off}}. Generally, [[Providence County]] received the heaviest accumulations in the state (see the chart below). On February 12, the bulk of the snow ended around 5:00&nbsp;p.m. Eastern Standard Time, with flurries lasting through the early evening. No significant power outages or injuries were reported.<ref>{{cite web |title=Weather data for Rhode Island |url=https://www.weather.gov/media/pub/pdf/sdata/022006.pdf |website=Weather.gov|pages=98 |access-date=24 March 2019}}</ref>


===Virginia===
===Virginia===
[[Image:Falls church va, during Blizzard in Feb 2006.jpg|thumb|[[Falls Church, Virginia]] outside of [[Washington, D.C.]] in [[Northern Virginia]] during the storm]]
According to [[Dominion Power]], over 64,000 people in [[Northern Virginia]] lost power in the storm, primarily in the suburban areas adjacent to Washington, D.C.<ref name="WJLAWashingtonPower"/>
According to [[Dominion Power]], over 64,000&nbsp;people in [[Northern Virginia]] lost power in the storm, primarily in the suburban areas adjacent to [[Washington, D.C.]]<ref name="WJLAWashingtonPower"/> Many locations in the extreme northeastern portion of the state recorded {{convert|10|–|15|in|cm|0|abbr=on}} of snow, with Falls Church and Fairfax coming in at {{convert|13.5|and|14.0|in|cm|abbr=on}} respectively. Fairfax County and eastern Loudoun County were generally the start of the 12+" (30+ cm) accumulations, which spread north towards Massachusetts.


===Atlantic Canada===
===Atlantic Canada===
While the snowfall amounts diminished somewhat (to about 6 to 12 inches or 15 to 30 cm) by the time the storm tracked east into [[Atlantic Canada]], the winds increased substantially. The worst of the storm was felt along the Atlantic coast, particularly in a swath around the [[Bay of Fundy]], the [[Northumberland Strait]] and the south coast of [[Newfoundland]]. Hurricane-force wind gusts were reported in several communities, peaking at 156 km/h (97 mph) in [[Grand Etang, Nova Scotia]] <ref>http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/warnings/SWS_bulletins_e.html?prov=ns</ref> and 134 km/h (84 mph) in [[Cape Race]] on the east coast of Newfoundland<ref>http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/trends_table/pages/wra_metric_e.html</ref>. The major cities missed the worst of the storm.
While the snowfall amounts diminished somewhat (to about 6 to {{convert|12|in|mm}} or 15 to 30&nbsp;cm) by the time the storm tracked east into [[Atlantic Canada]], the winds increased substantially. The worst of the storm was felt along the Atlantic coast, particularly in a swath around the [[Bay of Fundy]], the [[Northumberland Strait]] and the south coast of [[Newfoundland (island)|Newfoundland]]. Hurricane-force wind gusts were reported in several communities, peaking at {{convert|156|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} in [[Grand Etang, Nova Scotia]] (equal to a [[Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale|Category 2]] hurricane) and {{convert|133|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} in [[Cape Race]] on the east coast of Newfoundland. Some damage was reported as a result of the strong winds, particularly downed power lines but also some roof damage to buildings.


==Observed accumulations==
==Observed accumulations==
[[Image:NASABlizzard2006.jpg|right|225px|thumb|[[NASA]] satellite photo of the storm.]]
[[Image:Winter-storm-02-12-2006-1800zb.jpg|thumb|A [[NOAA]] satellite image of the storm with descriptions and points of reference]]
[[File:February 2006 NA winter storm snowfall.PNG|thumb|North American blizzard of 2006 snowfall accumulation for the [[Northeastern United States]] from the [[National Weather Service]]]]
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Only accumulations of {{convert|8|in|cm}} or greater are listed. Not all observations are listed due to space limitations; only major communities and notable reports are listed.<!--Sort from highest to lowest accumulations-->


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{| style="border:1px solid black; width:50%"
|+
|+
! State
! align="left" style="width:20%; background-color:#999999;"|State
! align="left" style="width:40%; background-color:#999999;"|City/location
! City/location
! align="left" style="width:20%; background-color:#999999;"|Amount in inches(cm)
! Amount in<br />inches (cm)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|CT||[[Fairfield, Connecticut|Fairfield]]||30.2 (76.7)
| CT || [[Fairfield, Connecticut|Fairfield]] || 27.8 (70.6)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NJ||[[Rahway, New Jersey|Rahway]]||27.0 (68.6)
| NJ || [[Rahway, New Jersey|Rahway]] || 27.0 (68.6)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|CT||[[West Hartford, Connecticut|West Hartford]]||27.0 (68.6)
| CT || [[West Hartford, Connecticut|West Hartford]] || 27.0 (68.6)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NY||[[Manhattan, New York|Manhattan]] ([[Central Park]])||26.9 (68.3)
| NY || [[Manhattan, New York|Manhattan]] ([[Central Park]]) || 26.9 (68.3)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|CT||[[Danbury, Connecticut|Danbury]]||26.0 (66.0)
| CT || [[Danbury, Connecticut|Danbury]] || 26.0 (66.0)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NY||[[LaGuardia Airport]]||25.4 (64.5)
| NY || [[LaGuardia Airport]] || 25.4 (64.5)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NY||[[Bronx, New York|Bronx]]||24.5 (62.2)
| NY || [[Bronx, New York|Bronx]] || 24.5 (62.2)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NY||[[New Rochelle, New York|New Rochelle]]||24.5 (62.2)
| NY || [[New Rochelle, New York|New Rochelle]] || 24.5 (62.2)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NY||[[Brewster, New York|Brewster]]||24.0 (61.0)
| NY || [[Brewster, New York|Brewster]] || 24.0 (61.0)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|CT||[[Waterbury, Connecticut|Waterbury]]||23.0 (58.4)
| NY || [[Yonkers, New York|Yonkers]] || 23.9 (60.7)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MD||[[Randallstown, Maryland|Randallstown]]||22.0 (55.9)
| CT || [[Waterbury, Connecticut|Waterbury]] || 23.0 (58.4)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MA||[[Wilbraham, Massachusetts|Wilbraham]]||22.0 (55.9)
| MD || [[Randallstown, Maryland|Randallstown]] || 22.0 (55.9)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MD||[[Columbia, Maryland|Columbia]]||21.3 (54.1)
| MA || [[Wilbraham, Massachusetts|Wilbraham]] || 22.0 (55.9)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NJ||[[Newark International Airport|Newark Airport]]||21.3 (54.1)
| CT || [[Bradley International Airport|Bradley Airport]] || 21.9 (55.6)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NJ||[[East Brunswick, New Jersey|East Brunswick]]||21.0 (53.3)
| MD || [[Columbia, Maryland|Columbia]] || 21.3 (54.1)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NJ||[[Hoboken, New Jersey|Hoboken]]||20.7 (52.8)
| NJ ||| [[Newark International Airport|Newark Airport]] || 21.3 (54.1)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NY||[[Islip, New York|Islip]]||20.0 (50.8)
| CT || [[East Granby]] || 21.0 (53.3)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|CT||[[Norwalk, Connecticut|Norwalk]]||20.0 (50.8)
| NJ ||| [[East Brunswick, New Jersey|East Brunswick]] || 21.0 (53.3)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NJ||[[Randolph Township, New Jersey|Randolph Township]]||20.0 (50.8)
| NJ ||| [[Hoboken, New Jersey|Hoboken]] || 20.7 (52.8)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NY||[[Woodbury, Nassau County, New York|Woodbury]]||20.0 (50.8)
| CT || [[Greenwich, Connecticut|Greenwich]] || 20.4 (51.8)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NJ||[[Ridgewood, New Jersey|Ridgewood]]||19.0 (48.3)
| NY || [[Islip (CDP), New York|Islip]] || 20.0 (50.8)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|PA||[[Willow Grove, Pennsylvania|Willow Grove]]||18.5 (47.0)
| NY || [[New City, New York|New City]] || 20.0 (50.8)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MA||[[Cambridge, Massachusetts|Cambridge]]||18.2 (46.2)
| CT || [[Norwalk, Connecticut|Norwalk]] || 20.0 (50.8)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MA||[[Salem, Massachusetts|Salem]]||18.0 (45.8)
| NJ ||| [[Randolph Township, New Jersey|Randolph Township]] || 20.0 (50.8)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
| NY || [[Woodbury, Nassau County, New York|Woodbury (Nassau County)]] || 20.0 (50.8)
|PA||[[Langhorne, Pennsylvania|Langhorne]]||17.5 (44.5)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MA||[[Logan International Airport|Logan Airport]]||17.5 (44.5)
| RI ||| [[Foster, Rhode Island|Foster]] || 19.0 (48.3)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NJ||[[Clinton, New Jersey|Clinton]]||17.4 (44.2)
| NJ ||| [[Ridgewood, New Jersey|Ridgewood]] || 19.0 (48.3)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MA||[[Leominster, Massachusetts|Leominster]]||17.4 (44.2)
| NJ ||| [[Glen Rock, New Jersey|Glen Rock]] || 18.7 (47.5)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NJ||[[Trenton, New Jersey|Trenton]]||17.0 (43.2)
| PA || [[Willow Grove, Pennsylvania|Willow Grove]] || 18.5 (47.0)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NJ||[[Edison, New Jersey|Edison]]||17.0 (43.2)
| RI ||| [[Cumberland, Rhode Island|Cumberland]] || 18.2 (46.2)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MA||[[Needham, Massachusetts|Needham]]||17.0 (43.2)
| MA || [[Cambridge, Massachusetts|Cambridge]] || 18.2 (46.2)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MA||[[Worcester, Massachusetts|Worcester]]||16.9 (42.9)
| PA || [[Birdsboro, Pennsylvania|Birdsboro]] || 18.2 (46.2)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
| MA || [[Worcester, Massachusetts|Worcester]] || 18.0 (45.8)
|NY||[[John F. Kennedy International Airport|JFK Airport]]||16.7 (42.4)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NH||[[Nashua, New Hampshire|Nashua]]||16.5 (41.9)
| MA || [[Salem, Massachusetts|Salem]] || 18.0 (45.8)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NJ||[[Somerville, New Jersey|Somerville]]||16.5 (41.9)
| PA || [[Langhorne, Pennsylvania|Langhorne]] || 17.5 (44.5)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|ME||[[East Machias, Maine|East Machias]]||16.0 (40.6)
| MA || [[Logan International Airport|Logan Airport]] || 17.5 (44.5)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|CT||[[New Haven, Connecticut|New Haven]]||16.0 (40.6)
| NJ ||| [[Clinton, New Jersey|Clinton]] || 17.4 (44.2)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|RI||[[Woonsocket, Rhode Island|Woonsocket]]||15.8 (40.1)
| MA || [[Leominster, Massachusetts|Leominster]] || 17.4 (44.2)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|VA||[[Linden, Virginia|Linden]]||15.5 (39.4)
| NJ ||| [[Trenton, New Jersey|Trenton]] || 17.0 (43.2)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MA||[[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]] [[Boston Common|Common]]||15.5 (39.4)
| NJ ||| [[Edison, New Jersey|Edison]] || 17.0 (43.2)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
| MA || [[Needham, Massachusetts|Needham]] || 17.0 (43.2)
|CT||[[Hartford, Connecticut|Hartford]] ([[Downtown Hartford|Downtown]])||15.5 (39.4)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MD||[[Glen Burnie, Maryland|Glen Burnie]]||15.3 (38.9)
| NY || [[John F. Kennedy International Airport|JFK Airport]] || 16.7 (42.4)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|PA||[[Allentown, Pennsylvania|Allentown]]||15.2 (38.6)
| NH || [[Nashua, New Hampshire|Nashua]] || 16.5 (41.9)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MD||[[Baltimore, Maryland|Baltimore]]||15.0 (38.0)
| NJ ||| [[Somerville, New Jersey|Somerville]] || 16.5 (41.9)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MD||[[Elkton, Maryland|Elkton]]||15.0 (38.0)
| ME || [[East Machias, Maine|East Machias]] || 16.0 (40.6)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NH||[[Hollis, New Hampshire|Hollis]]||15.0 (38.0)
| CT || [[New Haven, Connecticut|New Haven]] || 16.0 (40.6)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MD||[[Westminster, Maryland|Westminster]]||15.0 (38.0)
| RI || [[Woonsocket, Rhode Island|Woonsocket]] || 15.8 (40.1)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|DE||[[Wilmington, Delaware|Wilmington]]||14.4 (36.6)
| VA || [[Linden, Virginia|Linden]] || 15.5 (39.4)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
| MA || [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]] [[Boston Common (park)|Common]] || 15.5 (39.4)
|MD||[[Gaithersburg, Maryland|Gaithersburg]]||14.3 (36.3)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|RI||[[Cumberland, Rhode Island|Cumberland]]||14.0 (35.6)
| CT || [[Hartford, Connecticut|Hartford]] (Downtown) || 15.5 (39.4)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MA||[[Gloucester, Massachusetts|Gloucester]]||14.0 (35.6)
| MD || [[Glen Burnie, Maryland|Glen Burnie]] || 15.3 (38.9)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NJ||[[Lumberton, New Jersey|Lumberton]]||14.0 (35.6)
| PA || [[Allentown, Pennsylvania|Allentown]] || 15.2 (38.6)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|CT||[[Norwich, Connecticut|Norwich]]||14.0 (35.6)
| MD || [[Baltimore, Maryland|Baltimore]] || 15.0 (38.0)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|NH||[[Salem, New Hampshire|Salem]]||14.0 (35.6)
| MD || [[Elkton, Maryland|Elkton]] || 15.0 (38.0)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|VA||[[Falls Church, Virginia|Falls Church]]||13.5 (34.3)
| NH || [[Hollis, New Hampshire|Hollis]] || 15.0 (38.0)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MA||[[Plainville, Massachusetts|Plainville]]||13.5 (34.3)
| MD || [[Westminster, Maryland|Westminster]] || 15.0 (38.0)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
| DE || [[Wilmington, Delaware|Wilmington]] || 14.4 (36.6)
|MD||[[Baltimore-Washington International Airport|BWI Airport]]||13.1 (33.3)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|PA||[[Easton, Pennsylvania|Easton]]||13.0 (33.0)
| MD || [[Gaithersburg, Maryland|Gaithersburg]] || 14.3 (36.3)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MD||[[Hagerstown, Maryland|Hagerstown]]||13.0 (33.0)
| RI || [[Cumberland, Rhode Island|Cumberland]] || 14.0 (35.6)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|VA||[[Manassas, Virginia|Manassas]]||13.0 (33.0)
| VA || [[Fairfax, Virginia|Fairfax]] || 14.0 (35.6)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|CT||[[Bridgeport, Connecticut|Bridgeport]]||12.5 (31.8)
| MA || [[Gloucester, Massachusetts|Gloucester]] || 14.0 (35.6)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
| NJ ||| [[Lumberton, New Jersey|Lumberton]] || 14.0 (35.6)
|PA||[[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]] ([[Center City, Philadelphia|Downtown]])||12.5 (31.8)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|VA||[[Haymarket, Virginia|Haymarket]]||12.3 (31.2)
| CT || [[Norwich, Connecticut|Norwich]] || 14.0 (35.6)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|ME||[[Kennebunk, Maine|Kennebunk]]||12.0 (30.5)
| NH || [[Salem, New Hampshire|Salem]] || 14.0 (35.6)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|PA||[[Philadelphia International Airport|Philadelphia Airport]]||12.0 (30.5)
| VA || [[Falls Church, Virginia|Falls Church]] || 13.5 (34.3)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|PA||[[Reading, Pennsylvania|Reading]]||11.2 (28.4)
| MA || [[Plainville, Massachusetts|Plainville]] || 13.5 (34.3)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
| MD || [[Baltimore-Washington International Airport|BWI Airport]] || 13.1 (33.3)
|MA||[[Springfield, Massachusetts|Springfield]]||11.0 (27.9)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|MD||[[Frederick, Maryland|Frederick]]||10.5 (26.7)
| NJ ||| [[Ewing, New Jersey|Ewing]] || 13.1 (33.3)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|WV||[[Harpers Ferry, West Virginia|Harpers Ferry]]||10.0 (25.4)
| PA || [[Easton, Pennsylvania|Easton]] || 13.0 (33.0)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|VA||[[Arlington, Virginia|Arlington]]||10.0 (25.4)
| MD || [[Hagerstown, Maryland|Hagerstown]] || 13.0 (33.0)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|WV||[[Martinsburg, West Virginia|Martinsburg]]||10.0 (25.4)
| VA || [[Manassas, Virginia|Manassas]] || 13.0 (33.0)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|ME||[[Southwest Harbor, Maine|Southwest Harbor]]||9.5 (24.1)
| CT || [[Bridgeport, Connecticut|Bridgeport]] || 12.5 (31.8)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|RI||[[Providence, Rhode Island|Providence]] ([[Downtown Providence|Downtown]])||9.0 (22.9)
| PA || [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]] ([[Center City, Philadelphia|Downtown]]) || 12.5 (31.8)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|VA||[[Winchester, Virginia|Winchester]]||8.9 (22.6)
| VA || [[Haymarket, Virginia|Haymarket]] || 12.3 (31.2)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
|DC||[[Washington, DC|Washington]] ([[Capitol Hill]])||8.8 (22.4)
| TN || [[Gatlinburg, Tennessee|Gatlinburg]] || 12.0 (30.5)
|-
|- align="left" style="width:100%; background-color:#EEEEEE;"
| ME || [[Kennebunk, Maine|Kennebunk]] || 12.0 (30.5)
|VA||[[Washington Dulles International Airport|Dulles Airport]]||8.1 (20.6)
|-
| PA || [[Philadelphia International Airport|Philadelphia Airport]] || 12.0 (30.5)
|-
| MA || [[Springfield, Massachusetts|Springfield]] || 11.0 (27.9)
|-
| NY || [[Lynbrook, New York|Lynbrook]] || 11.0 (27.9)
|-
| MD || [[Frederick, Maryland|Frederick]] || 10.5 (26.7)
|-
| WV || [[Harpers Ferry, West Virginia|Harpers Ferry]] || 10.0 (25.4)
|-
| VA || [[Arlington, Virginia|Arlington]] || 10.0 (25.4)
|-
| WV || [[Martinsburg, West Virginia|Martinsburg]] || 10.0 (25.4)
|-
| ME || [[Southwest Harbor, Maine|Southwest Harbor]] || <span style="display:none">09.5</span>9.5 (24.1)
|-
| RI || [[Providence, Rhode Island|Providence]] ([[Downtown, Providence, Rhode Island|Downtown]]) || <span style="display:none">09.0</span>9.0 (22.9)
|-
| VA || [[Winchester, Virginia|Winchester]] || <span style="display:none">08.9</span>8.9 (22.6)
|-
| DC || [[Washington, DC|Washington]] ([[Capitol Hill]]) || <span style="display:none">08.8</span>8.8 (22.4)
|-
| VA || [[Washington Dulles International Airport|Dulles Airport]] || <span style="display:none">08.1</span>8.1 (20.6)
|}
|}


Sources: [[National Weather Service]] local offices - [http://www.erh.noaa.gov/lwx/products/?prod=PNS Sterling, VA], [http://www.srh.noaa.gov/fwd/productviewnation.php?pil=PHIPNSPHI&version=0 Mount Holly, PA], [http://www.srh.noaa.gov/fwd/productviewnation.php?pil=OKXPNSOKX&version=0 Upton, NY],
Sources: [[National Weather Service]] local offices – [http://www.erh.noaa.gov/lwx/products/?prod=PNS Sterling, Vvirginia], [https://web.archive.org/web/20051214183559/http://www.srh.noaa.gov/fwd/productviewnation.php?pil=PHIPNSPHI&version=0 Mount Holly, New Jersey], [https://web.archive.org/web/20050108093601/http://www.srh.noaa.gov/fwd/productviewnation.php?pil=OKXPNSOKX&version=0 Upton, New York],
[http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/displayazone.php?product=BOSPNSBOX&version=0 Taunton, MA], [http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/car/WCM/latest_storm/pns.txt Caribou, ME], [http://www.srh.noaa.gov/data/GYX/PNSGYX Gray, ME]
[http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/displayazone.php?product=BOSPNSBOX&version=0 Taunton, MA], [http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/car/WCM/latest_storm/pns.txt Caribou, Maine]{{dead link|date=January 2022|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}, [http://www.srh.noaa.gov/data/GYX/PNSGYX Gray, Maine]


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Cyclogenesis]]
*[[Great Blizzard of '88]] &ndash; The famous blizzard that led to the creation of the [[New York City Subway]].
*[[Extratropical cyclone]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
*[http://www.cnn.com/2006/WEATHER/02/12/northeast.snow/index.html 'Dangerous storm' slams Northeast, snarls travel] &mdash; ''[[CNN]]'' ([[February 12]], [[2006]])
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060217230514/http://www.cnn.com/2006/WEATHER/02/12/northeast.snow/index.html 'Dangerous storm' slams Northeast, snarls travel] — ''[[CNN]]'' (February 12, 2006)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060219191103/http://www.cnn.com/2006/WEATHER/02/18/winter.storms.sat.ap/index.html 'Winter storm hits Northeast, thousands lose power] — ''[[CNN]]'' (Saturday, February 18, 2006)
*[http://wintercenter.homestead.com/photo2006c.html Images from the storm]

{{United States winter storms}}


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Latest revision as of 13:43, 15 November 2024

North American blizzard of 2006
Category 2 "Significant" (RSI/NOAA: 5.13)
NASA satellite image of the storm at peak intensity on February 12, featuring a hurricane-like "eye".
TypeExtratropical cyclone
Nor'easter
Blizzard
Winter storm
FormedFebruary 11, 2006
DissipatedFebruary 13, 2006
Lowest pressure971[1] mb (28.67 inHg)
Maximum snowfall
or ice accretion		27.8 inches (71 cm) in Fairfield, Connecticut[2]
Fatalities0 direct, 3 indirect
Damage$5 million (2006 USD)
Power outages506,000
Areas affectedVirginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, New England, Atlantic Canada

The North American blizzard of 2006 was a nor'easter that began on the evening of February 11, 2006 and impacted much of eastern North America. It dumped heavy snow across the Mid-Atlantic and New England states, from Virginia to Maine through the early evening of February 12, and ended in Atlantic Canada on February 13. The major cities from Baltimore to Boston received at least a foot of snow, with a second-highest amount of 26.9 inches (68 cm) in New York City, the (at the time) most since at least 1869, the start of record keeping, only broken by the January 2016 United States blizzard nearly 10 years later.

Meteorological synopsis

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A NASA satellite image of the storm

Since the heaviest snow was confined to a fairly small, but very heavily populated area, the storm was only ranked as a low-end Category 3 (Major) on the new Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale, which takes into account the area and population affected, as well as snowfall accumulations.[3] This indirectly also reflects the fact that casualties were extremely low and cleanup was fairly quick, even in the New York City area where the record snow amounts occurred. The main reasons for this are: A) The storm fell on a Sunday when many people can more easily stay home, B) the relatively small geographic area of extremely large snowfall, and C) Because the temperature was well below freezing throughout most of the storm, the snow was mostly dry and light in composition, as opposed to the wet and heavy snows that make some otherwise lesser storms much harder to clean up from and are more common at least in the coastal Northeast. Additionally, temperatures in the days after the storm were unseasonably warm in some spots (reaching the mid-50s °F in hard-hit New York City, and the mid 60s in DC) which helped melt the snow much more quickly than usual.

The storm system began developing on February 11 as a relatively minor system, bringing some snow along the southern Appalachian range. The low pressure center moved off-shore early February 12 before it began its rapid intensification. By early morning, snow began falling heavily, taking several forecasters by surprise who had expected about a foot of snow, at most, along the eastern fringes of the Atlantic seaboard. During the height of the storm on Sunday morning the 12th, thunder and lightning occurred as the snow fell.

The extreme intensification was partially the result of a fairly mild winter that kept water temperatures in the Atlantic a few degrees warmer than they normally are in February. The storm system's intensity led to snowfall accumulations upwards of 32 inches (81 cm) in some localities.

In addition to the heavy snow, coastal flooding from storm surge was reported, particularly in Massachusetts.[4] Storm surges have been recorded as high as 3 feet (0.91 m) in parts of New England.[5]

The low pressure area began forming in the Southern states a few days prior to the Blizzard striking, eventually merging with a northern stream system. A trough on the East Coast brought the system up the coast, and cold high pressure to the north eventually slowed the system to a crawl. As the system completed bombing, or rapid decrease in central pressure (a common measure of the strength of a storm), mesoscale banding features (areas of significant snowfall associated with smaller scale physical phenomena) impinged on the entire I-95 Corridor.

The low pressure center was so deep that somewhat of an eye actually formed. Rarely do eyes form on storms other than hurricanes, and it is especially rare in extratropical cyclones. NASA took a satellite picture of the eye of the storm; the eye was located south and east of southern New Jersey in this picture.

Impact

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A map of the states and provinces impacted by the blizzard
A radar reflectivity loop of the blizzard in the New York metropolitan area

Three casualties occurred as a result of the snow: in Virginia, a man died due to his truck sliding off a highway; in Baltimore, a person died in a house fire as a result of snow delaying rescue workers from getting to the fire.[6] A third fatality occurred in a weather-related accident in Nova Scotia.[7]

Connecticut

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While Connecticut was one of the hardest hit areas, the state was well-prepared for the storm and managed to avoid major problems. Hartford received a total of 21.9 inches (56 cm) of snow — the second largest snowfall since 1906. A total of 18 inches (46 cm) fell in the small Sandy Hook village.[8] West Hartford totaled 27 inches (69 cm) and Fairfield saw 27.8 inches (71 cm) of snow. Despite the large amounts of snow, there were only isolated individual power outages. At the storm's onset, governor M. Jodi Rell ordered all tractor-trailer trucks off the state's highways to facilitate the efforts of highway crews with snow removal. Motorists whose vehicles were not equipped with 4-wheel drive were required to use snow chains to travel on state roadways during the storm. Connecticut mobilized 2,500 state-owned and privately contracted snowplows to keep state highways open during the storm. The state's 169 cities and towns employed hundreds of additional plows to keep local roads passable. Bradley International Airport was closed for several hours, and the storm disrupted service on Metro North.

Delaware

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New Castle County and Wilmington felt the brunt of this storm, with 14 to 15 inches (36 to 38 centimetres) of snow. Kent and Sussex counties to the south mixed with rain for a while, and saw significantly less snow accumulations, mostly in the 6 inches (15 cm) range.

District of Columbia

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Residents in Washington, D.C. missed the worst of the storm. The city received about 10 inches (25 cm) of snow, far less than in the suburbs. Approximately 3,000 people lost electricity in the District of Columbia.[9] However, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (just across the Potomac River) was closed.

Maryland

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The heaviest snow in Maryland fell from the northern suburbs of Washington, D.C., to the Baltimore area. These areas overwhelmingly saw over a foot of snow. Snowfall rates of 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 centimetres) per hour were common, and thundersnow occurred. Snowfall amounts of up to 21 inches (53 cm) were reported in Columbia, 13.1 inches (33 cm) in Baltimore, 17 inches (43 cm) in Catonsville, and a foot (30.5 cm) in Potomac. This was the area's heaviest snow since the North American blizzard of 2003. Lesser amounts occurred in western and southern parts of the state.

Maryland was hardest hit by power outages. In the Baltimore area, more than 62,000 people lost electricity, plus another 16,000 in Montgomery County and 37,000 in Prince George's County.

Massachusetts

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The most serious coastal problems were in Massachusetts. The heaviest snow was in the central part of the state, where snow amounts of up to 20 inches (51 cm) were reported. Coastal areas, particularly around Nantucket, saw lesser amounts (approximately 12") as it was mixed with sleet at times, but winds of up to 60 mph (97 km/h) whipped up the ocean with storm surges of 2 to 3 feet (61 to 91 cm) and led to some coastal flooding, plus offshore waves of up to 25 feet (7.6 m). Logan International Airport in Boston and Barnstable municipal airport in Hyannis on Cape Cod saw over 90% of their flights cancelled at the peak of the storm.

There were no power outages, despite the conditions.[10] There was one death; a tree fell onto a pickup truck in Billerica, killing the driver.[11] Strong winds across the state caused $1.9 million in damage (2006 USD).[12]

New Jersey

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The impact of the blizzard in North Jersey was strong enough to stop the New Jersey Transit bus service between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., although trains continued to run (with some delays).[13] Many roads remained closed. Businesses were closed for most of the day. 16,000 people were without power in the state. Central and northeastern New Jersey saw the brunt of the storm due to heavy banding through the night into the morning: 21 in (53 cm) of snow fell at Newark Airport and 27" fell in Rahway. The first Wicked Faire took place as scheduled.

New York

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Prospect Heights, Brooklyn on February 12
A loader clears snow in New York City during a lull in the snowfall on Sunday, February 12

The New York metropolitan area received the brunt of the February Blizzard of 2006. All three of the airports in the New York City area (LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport) were closed during the record blizzard, for the first time since the September 11, 2001 attacks. Like the Blizzard of 1996, this winter storm does not meet the criteria to be called a blizzard, however. The winds were not strong enough, and visibility was not poor enough. Thundersnow, which is a rare occurrence in New York, occurred for about a 4-hour period in parts of The Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Rockland and Westchester during the height of the storm early Sunday morning.

Central Park received 26.9 inches (68 cm) of snow, the largest amount for a single storm since records began, breaking the record of 26.4 inches (67 cm) that fell on December 26, 1947. By comparison, the blizzards of 1996 and 2003 dropped 20.2 and 19.8 inches (51 and 50 cm) in Central Park respectively. The smallest amounts of snowfall were recorded in portions of Nassau County, including the towns of Oceanside, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre and Island Park. The snow removal cost in New York City alone is estimated at $27 million.[14] It took nearly two days for utility crews to fully restore service to as many as 300,000 customers.[11]

The storm did not reach very far north of the city; the Albany area only received 1–2 inches (3–5 centimetres) of snow. As a result, the 2005–06 winter season ended up being the first time ever since records began in the late 19th century that New York City received more snow than Albany in a given winter (the inland, upstate city averages about twice as much snowfall per winter as its big neighbor to the south).

The strong winds downed trees and powerlines, resulting in $3 million in damage (2006 USD).[12] The Long Island Rail Road reported extensive delays and as many as eight trains disabled up to several hours after the blizzard. The Monday morning commute was no better, as two of the railroad's lines were shut down completely and delays caused headaches for ambitious commuters. By Tuesday, two days after the storm, service was back to normal.[15]

Despite the record snowfall, New York City schools were open on February 13, owing to planning and work by the city and its snowplow team.

Pennsylvania

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Snowfall totals were measured at 12 inches (30 cm) at Philadelphia International Airport, but 35 miles (56 km) to the west in West Caln Township there were 21 inches (53 cm). Philadelphia International Airport remained open throughout the storm, although about 50% of flights were cancelled. There were also power outages in the Philadelphia area, with about 10,000 customers losing power. In Western Pennsylvania, however, only 1 in (2.5 cm) or less of snow accumulated.[16] Philadelphia public and parchocial schools were closed for the day.[17]

Rhode Island

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The Governor of Rhode Island, Donald Carcieri, declared a statewide state of emergency due to the blizzard conditions.[18] The Providence Journal reported that state accumulations were generally between 9 and 19 inches (23 and 48 centimetres). Generally, Providence County received the heaviest accumulations in the state (see the chart below). On February 12, the bulk of the snow ended around 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, with flurries lasting through the early evening. No significant power outages or injuries were reported.[19]

Virginia

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Falls Church, Virginia outside of Washington, D.C. in Northern Virginia during the storm

According to Dominion Power, over 64,000 people in Northern Virginia lost power in the storm, primarily in the suburban areas adjacent to Washington, D.C.[9] Many locations in the extreme northeastern portion of the state recorded 10–15 in (25–38 cm) of snow, with Falls Church and Fairfax coming in at 13.5 and 14.0 in (34 and 36 cm) respectively. Fairfax County and eastern Loudoun County were generally the start of the 12+" (30+ cm) accumulations, which spread north towards Massachusetts.

Atlantic Canada

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While the snowfall amounts diminished somewhat (to about 6 to 12 inches (300 mm) or 15 to 30 cm) by the time the storm tracked east into Atlantic Canada, the winds increased substantially. The worst of the storm was felt along the Atlantic coast, particularly in a swath around the Bay of Fundy, the Northumberland Strait and the south coast of Newfoundland. Hurricane-force wind gusts were reported in several communities, peaking at 156 km/h (97 mph) in Grand Etang, Nova Scotia (equal to a Category 2 hurricane) and 133 km/h (83 mph) in Cape Race on the east coast of Newfoundland. Some damage was reported as a result of the strong winds, particularly downed power lines but also some roof damage to buildings.

Observed accumulations

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A NOAA satellite image of the storm with descriptions and points of reference
North American blizzard of 2006 snowfall accumulation for the Northeastern United States from the National Weather Service

Only accumulations of 8 inches (20 cm) or greater are listed. Not all observations are listed due to space limitations; only major communities and notable reports are listed.

State City/location Amount in
inches (cm)
CT Fairfield 27.8 (70.6)
NJ Rahway 27.0 (68.6)
CT West Hartford 27.0 (68.6)
NY Manhattan (Central Park) 26.9 (68.3)
CT Danbury 26.0 (66.0)
NY LaGuardia Airport 25.4 (64.5)
NY Bronx 24.5 (62.2)
NY New Rochelle 24.5 (62.2)
NY Brewster 24.0 (61.0)
NY Yonkers 23.9 (60.7)
CT Waterbury 23.0 (58.4)
MD Randallstown 22.0 (55.9)
MA Wilbraham 22.0 (55.9)
CT Bradley Airport 21.9 (55.6)
MD Columbia 21.3 (54.1)
NJ Newark Airport 21.3 (54.1)
CT East Granby 21.0 (53.3)
NJ East Brunswick 21.0 (53.3)
NJ Hoboken 20.7 (52.8)
CT Greenwich 20.4 (51.8)
NY Islip 20.0 (50.8)
NY New City 20.0 (50.8)
CT Norwalk 20.0 (50.8)
NJ Randolph Township 20.0 (50.8)
NY Woodbury (Nassau County) 20.0 (50.8)
RI Foster 19.0 (48.3)
NJ Ridgewood 19.0 (48.3)
NJ Glen Rock 18.7 (47.5)
PA Willow Grove 18.5 (47.0)
RI Cumberland 18.2 (46.2)
MA Cambridge 18.2 (46.2)
PA Birdsboro 18.2 (46.2)
MA Worcester 18.0 (45.8)
MA Salem 18.0 (45.8)
PA Langhorne 17.5 (44.5)
MA Logan Airport 17.5 (44.5)
NJ Clinton 17.4 (44.2)
MA Leominster 17.4 (44.2)
NJ Trenton 17.0 (43.2)
NJ Edison 17.0 (43.2)
MA Needham 17.0 (43.2)
NY JFK Airport 16.7 (42.4)
NH Nashua 16.5 (41.9)
NJ Somerville 16.5 (41.9)
ME East Machias 16.0 (40.6)
CT New Haven 16.0 (40.6)
RI Woonsocket 15.8 (40.1)
VA Linden 15.5 (39.4)
MA Boston Common 15.5 (39.4)
CT Hartford (Downtown) 15.5 (39.4)
MD Glen Burnie 15.3 (38.9)
PA Allentown 15.2 (38.6)
MD Baltimore 15.0 (38.0)
MD Elkton 15.0 (38.0)
NH Hollis 15.0 (38.0)
MD Westminster 15.0 (38.0)
DE Wilmington 14.4 (36.6)
MD Gaithersburg 14.3 (36.3)
RI Cumberland 14.0 (35.6)
VA Fairfax 14.0 (35.6)
MA Gloucester 14.0 (35.6)
NJ Lumberton 14.0 (35.6)
CT Norwich 14.0 (35.6)
NH Salem 14.0 (35.6)
VA Falls Church 13.5 (34.3)
MA Plainville 13.5 (34.3)
MD BWI Airport 13.1 (33.3)
NJ Ewing 13.1 (33.3)
PA Easton 13.0 (33.0)
MD Hagerstown 13.0 (33.0)
VA Manassas 13.0 (33.0)
CT Bridgeport 12.5 (31.8)
PA Philadelphia (Downtown) 12.5 (31.8)
VA Haymarket 12.3 (31.2)
TN Gatlinburg 12.0 (30.5)
ME Kennebunk 12.0 (30.5)
PA Philadelphia Airport 12.0 (30.5)
MA Springfield 11.0 (27.9)
NY Lynbrook 11.0 (27.9)
MD Frederick 10.5 (26.7)
WV Harpers Ferry 10.0 (25.4)
VA Arlington 10.0 (25.4)
WV Martinsburg 10.0 (25.4)
ME Southwest Harbor 09.59.5 (24.1)
RI Providence (Downtown) 09.09.0 (22.9)
VA Winchester 08.98.9 (22.6)
DC Washington (Capitol Hill) 08.88.8 (22.4)
VA Dulles Airport 08.18.1 (20.6)

Sources: National Weather Service local offices – Sterling, Vvirginia, Mount Holly, New Jersey, Upton, New York, Taunton, MA, Caribou, Maine[dead link‍], Gray, Maine

See also

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References

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