February 12–14, 2017 North American blizzard
The February 12–14, 2017 North American blizzard was a strong and historic nor'easter that affected the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada from February 12–14. It impacted the Northeastern United States less than a week after the February 9–11, 2017 North American blizzard. This blizzard was more localized and less widespread than the previous storm, but snow totals were higher in some areas, including portions of Maine and Vermont. The system caused 2 fatalities and is estimated to have caused over $3.9 million (2017 USD) in damages. It was unofficially named Winter Storm Orson by The Weather Channel.
Satellite imagery of the blizzard impacting the Northeastern United States on February 13 | |
| Type | Extratropical cyclone Nor'easter Bomb cyclone Winter storm Blizzard |
|---|---|
| Formed | February 12, 2017 |
| Dissipated | February 15, 2017 |
| Highest gust | 72 mph (116 km/h) at Westchester County Airport, New York |
| Lowest pressure | 968 mb (28.59 inHg) |
| Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | Snow – 40 in (100 cm) at Glenburn, Maine |
| Fatalities | 2 fatalities |
| Damage | ≥ $3.9 million (2017 USD) |
| Power outages | >6,000 |
| Areas affected | Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic states, Northeastern United States, Eastern Canada |
Part of the 2016–17 North American winter | |
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