1961 — Jan 19-20, Nor’easter Snowstorm, East Coast and Northeast, esp. PA (21) –60-69

— 69 Logansport Pharos-Tribune (IN). “Cold Still Plagues East Coast,” Jan 22, 1961, p. 12.
— 63 AP. “Tragic Death Toll In Storm Stands At 63.” Cumberland Evening Times, MD. 1-21-1961, 1.
— 60 Blanchard tally based upon State and DC breakouts below.
— >49 UPI. “Storm Leaves 49 Dead; Bus Is Lost.” Morgantown Post, WV. 1-21-1961, p. 1.
–13-37 NWS FO, Philadelphia/Mount Holly. “Historical Weather Facts…,” Oct 17, 2005.
— 29 Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1961.

Summary of Nor’easter snow storm fatalities by State

Connecticut ( 4)
Delaware ( 1)
District of Columbia ( 1)
Maine ( 2)
Maryland ( 5)
Massachusetts (>8)
New Hampshire ( 1)
New Jersey ( 3)
New York (>7)
North Carolina ( 1)
Pennsylvania (21)
Rhode Island ( 1)
Virginia ( 2)
West Virginia ( 3)
Total 60

Breakout of Nor’easter snow storm fatalities by State and locality, where noted

Connecticut ( 4)
–4 State. UPI. “Storm Leaves 49 Dead; Bus Is Lost.” Morgantown Post, WV. 1-21-1961, p. 1.
–0 Jan 19-20 Blizzard. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1961, p. 2.
–2 Meriden. Naugatuck Daily News, CT. “List Five Storm Caused Deaths in CT,” 1-21-1961.
–1 Exposure. Body found on home porch; John S. Urhan, 74.
–1 Heart attack shoveling snow at home; Alcide E. Godbot, 51.
–2 Waterbury. Naugatuck Daily News, CT. “List Five Storm Caused Deaths in CT,” 1-21-1961
–1 Shoveling snow from sidewalk at home: Olaf Hansen, 60.
–1 Car spins out of control on Snow-covered Wilbur Cross Hwy; Isadere G. Spokas, 23.

Delaware ( 1)
–1 Nat. Weather Svc. FO, Philadelphia/Mt. Holly. “Historical Weather Facts…,” 10-17-2005.

District of Columbia ( 2)
–2 UPI. “Storm Leaves 49 Dead; Bus Is Lost.” Morgantown Post, WV. 1-21-1961, p. 1.
–1 New Castle News, PA. “Vicious Storm Strikes East,” Jan 20, 1961, p. 2.
–1 Heart attack after driving three hours from nearby Alexandria on snow clogged streets.

Maine ( 2)
–2 Jan 20. Coastal Blizzard. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1961, p. 3.
–1 “…overexertion from bucking the storm.”
–1 “…storm-related fatality resulted from a highway accident.”
–1 Morning Herald, Hagerstown MD. “Death Toll Rises; Drifts 10 Feet High…” 1-21-1961, 1.

Maryland ( 5)
–5 AP. “New Snow Dumped In State…Blizzard…Took Lives of Five…” The News, Frederick, MD. 1-21-1961, 1.
–2 shoveling snow
–3 traffic accidents
–1 Essex. Station wagon went into a spin on icy road; Lynus M. Barr, 41.
–5 NWS FO, Philadelphia/Mt. Holly. “Historical Weather Facts…,” 10-17-2005.
–1 Baltimore area. Luther Glen Collins, 45, hit by car after stopping to help another motorist in snow.

Massachusetts (>8)
–>8 Jan 19-20. Severe Blizzard. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1961, p. 3.
— 2 Exposure
–>6 Shoveling snow “or while otherwise engaged in snow-fighting.”
— 1 Cohasset. Heart attack “after walking through heavy snow…” to work; Salvatore Rinella, 47.
— 1 Lynnfield. Suffocation; snow igloo collapses in backyard of home; Edward Yoffa, 10.
— 1 Pittsfield, Jan 20. Heart attack shoveling snow at home; Mrs. Mary A. Harrington, 76.
— 1 Williamstown, Jan 20. Heart attack shoveling snow: Ernest Leon Boyer, 62.

New Hampshire ( 1)
— 1 Nashua (shoveling snow). Nashua Telegraph, NH. “Obituary,” Jan 21, 19661, p. 2.
— 1 Jan 20. Overexertion shoveling snow. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, V. 3, N. 1, Jan 1961, p3.

New Jersey ( 3)
— 5 State. UPI. “Storm Leaves 49 Dead; Bus Is Lost.” Morgantown Post, WV. 1-21-1961, p.1.
— 3 Nat. Weather Svc. FO, Philadelphia/Mt. Holly. “Historical Weather Facts…,” 10-17-2005.
–>3 Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1961, p. 3.
–1 “One traffic fatality occurred during the storm.”
–? “Several deaths and injuries were attributed indirectly to the storm.”
— 2 Lima News, OH. “Howling Storm Invades East,” 1-21-1961, pp. 1 & 4.
— 2 Morning Herald, Hagerstown MD. “Death Toll Rises…” 1-21-1961, p. 1.

New York (>7)
–>7 Mostly overexertion. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1961, p. 3.
— 4 Statewide. Morning Herald, Hagerstown MD. “Death Toll Rises,” 1-21-1961, p. 1.
— 1 Goshen (auto/snowplow col.). Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY. “Fires Claim 13…,” 1-23-61.
— 1 Harriman (sled/car col.). Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY. “Fires Claim 13…,” 1-23-1961, 1.
— 1 Kingston, Jan 20. Heart attack after shoveling snow from driveway; G. McKeon.
— 1 Millerton (freezing). Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY. “Fires Claim 13…,” 1-23-1961, p. 1.

North Carolina ( 1)
–1 Snow and ice-related traffic fatality. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, 3/1, January 1961, p. 4.

Pennsylvania (21)
–21 Statewide. New Castle News, PA. “21 Deaths From Storm Are Reported in State,” 1-21-61.
–18 “…over-exertion brought on by clearing sidewalks or trudging through heavy…”
–20 UPI. “Storm Leaves 49 Dead; Bus Is Lost.” Morgantown Post, WV. 1-21-1961, p. 1.
–19 Somerset Daily American, PA. “6 to 20 Inches of Snow Blankets Pennsylvania…” 1-21-1961, 1.
–15 Statewide. Morning Herald, Hagerstown, MD. “Death Toll Rises,” 1-21-1961, p. 1.
— 6 “ New Castle News, PA. “Vicious Storm Strikes East,” 1-20-1961, p. 2.
— 4 Nat. Weather Svc., Philadelphia/Mt. Holly WFO. “Historical Weather Facts…,” 10-17-2005.
— 4 Jan 19-20 snowstorm. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1961, p. 4.
–1 overexertion
–3 vehicular accidents
Breakout of PA snowstorm-related deaths by locality when noted:
— 2 Blue Mt. Tunnel, PA Turnpike. Car skids coming out of tunnel and hit by tractor-trailer.
— 1 Gettysburg. Heart attack after shoveling snow; Paul Ira Orner, 44.
— 1 Pottstown area, Route 113. Motorcycle skidded on ice patch; crashed; John C. Boyer, 19.
— 5 Reading area. Heart attacks shoveling snow or walking in deep snow.
–1 Ray H. Boyer, 47, of Reading.
–1 Irvin Brown, 50, of Blandon.
–1 Lloyd Fisher, 63, of Reading.
–1 Herman Griffith, 63, of Stony Creek Mills.
–1 John A. Szurgot, 50, of Reading.

Rhode Island ( 1)
–1 “…freezing in drifted snow bank…” Weather Bureau. Storm Data, V.3, N.1, Jan 1961, p. 4.

Vermont ( 0)
–0 Jan 20, Heavy snow. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1961, p. 4.

Virginia ( 2)
–2 Jan 19, Heavy snow and sleet. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 3, No. 1, Jan 1961, p. 4.
–2 “…traffic accidents due to skidding on snow and sleet…”

West Virginia ( 3)
–3 UPI. “Storm Leaves 49 Dead; Bus Is Lost.” Morgantown Post, WV. 1-21-1961, p. 1.
–1 Dunbar. Heart attack putting snow chains on car; Paul Milton, 60.
–2 Martinsburg. Heart attacks shoveling snow: Clarence Beard, 60; Felmo Miller, 57.

Narrative Information

National Weather Service, Charleston, WV, Weather Forecast Office: “This storm is dubbed the “Kennedy Inaugural Snowstorm” since it occurred on the eve of John F Kennedy’s Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C.

“A cold front dropped south from the Great Lakes before undergoing frontolysis allowing an existing stationary front draped across the Tennessee Valley to return north as a wave of low pressure rode along it. As the initial front crossed high pressure built south from southern Ontario, which permitted cold air to infiltrate from the north.

“Unlike most nor’easters, the surface low tracked farther north over the mid Ohio Valley, which resulted in the coastal low developing farther north off the Virginia coast, opposed to the Carolinas like most of the systems summarized. Nonetheless, impacts were similar with six inches of snow or greater east of a line from Clarksburg to Charleston to Williamson.

“The surface low tracked from Tennessee eastward across the Southern Appalachians then off the southeastern Virginia coast. The system moved rapidly to the east part due to the lack of cold air trapped east of the Appalachians. The low rapidly intensified shortly after it reached the Atlantic ocean from 12Z the 20th to 00Z the 21st. During that time frame the minimum central pressure fell 43mbs in the time frame above.

“The 850mb charts illustrated a transitory area of low pressure ejecting from the central Rockies on the 18th of January. The low closed off around 12Z on the 19th south of Louisville. The forward speed of the low slowed from here on out as it reached the Atlantic seaboard just off the Eastern shore of Maryland by 12Z the 20th. It continued its progression slowly to the northeast and continued to intensify as it progressed towards the Canadian maritimes. With the track of the low, West Virginia was positioned in a favorable spot for significant snow accumulation. 850mb Temperatures never recovered above -1C staying between -1C to -6C for the duration of the event.

“A strong ridge of high pressure dominated much of the western United States with a trough over the Great Lakes and New England. A fast confluent flow encompassed the Ohio Valley with a strong westerly mid-level jet. This orientation steered the surface low due east across Mid-Atlantic. In fact, the mid-level jet strengthened with time reaching its peak at 00Z on the 21st.

“Total snowfall accumulations were similar to the February 1958 storm system save for this system brought six inch snowfall amounts farther to the west encompassing nearly all of the West Virginia lowlands…” (National Weather Service, Charleston, WV, Weather Forecast Office. “Summary of the January 18-20th 1961 Nor’easter.” Accessed 10-31-2022.)

National Weather Service, Philadelphia/Mount Holly Forecast Office: “1961…(Jan 19-20) NC-VA-DC-MD-DE-PA-NJ. Major snowstorm, snowfall in MD 2 to 16″; 11″ in DE; 4 to 19″ in PA; and 10 to 30″ in NJ. Communities and cities paralyzed in Srn and Ern PA. Cost of snow removal in millions of dollars. 37 dead, 5 in MD, 4 in PA, 3 in NJ and 1 in DE, mostly due to overexertion and accidents. (LS6211)” [Note: while it is noted that 37 deaths were attributable to the storm, the State tallies which follow this statement, total only to 13.” (NWS FO, Philadelphia/Mount Holly. “Historical Weather Facts…,” 17 Oct 2005.)

Newspapers

Jan 21, UPI: “New York (UPI) – A howling eastern storm blew into a New England “inauguration day blizzard” Friday after dumping mountains of snow on Washington and heaping new misery on crisis-ridden New York City.

“At least 21 persons, had died in the season’s third major eastern snowstorm. Throughout the storm area, highways were clogged by mounting drifts and new snow barriers were blown across streets and sidewalks almost as fast as they could be removed.

“Air service was cancelled in many areas. Schools were closed. Business was at a standstill. The
storm crippled transportation facilities in New York City that had not already been snarled by a
harbor strike.

“Emergency crews worked manfully throughout Thursday night to clear the route for the inaugural parade in Washington and the site in front of the Capitol where President John F. Kennedy took the oath of office….

“In Paterson, N.J. a 61-year-old man collapsed and died while struggling down a windy, snow-piled street. A woman was killed in an auto accident on snow-coated white horse turnpike in Camden, N.J. A 57-year-old man suffered a fatal heart attack at Nashua, N.H., while trying to drive through a snow drift….” (Lima News. “Howling Storm Invades East,” 1-21-1961, 1 & 4.)

Jan 22, AP: “Associated Press. Bitter cold plagued most of the eastern half of the nation Saturday. Frigid arctic air plunged temperatures to subzero depths from the Plains to the eastern seaboard. The freezing weather extended into northern Florida.

“The severe cold moved into New England on the heels of the worst snowstorm to hit the area in more than 60 years. The blizzard Friday dumped snow up to a depth of 29 inches in some places, paralyzing traffic and closing schools and businesses.

“At least 69 deaths were attributed to the weather, most in the East and Northeast. Most of the fatalities resulted from heart attacks while shoveling snow. Traffic accidents on ice-covered roads also accounted for a substantial number of deaths…..” (Logansport Pharos-Tribune (IN). “Cold Still Plagues East Coast,” Jan 22, 1961, p. 12.)

Jan 21, AP: “By the Associated Press. A big blizzard in the East Friday knocked the normal pattern of life into a scramble of jigsaw puzzle pieces. Snow that measured up to 29 inches and formed drifts up to 10 feet closed schools, shut many banks, factories and airports, trapped thousands of automobiles, canceled bus runs – and postponed funerals, sporting events and other public gatherings.

“The toll of deaths in traffic accidents or from overexertion in shoveling snow rose steadily. Fatalities included Pennsylvania 15, New York 4, Connecticut 3, Indiana 2, New Jersey 2, Maryland 2, West Virginia 2, Massachusetts 2 and Maine 1, a total of 33….” (Morning Herald (Hagerstown MD). “Death Toll Rises,” 1/21/61, p. 1.)

Connecticut:

Jan 21, UPI: “United Press International. Record-breaking sub-zero temperatures moved into Connecticut today on the heels of a full-fledged blizzard which dropped from 10 to 23.7 inches of snow in less than 24 hours. The mercury at the U.S. Weather Bureau at Bradley Field in Windsor Locks plunged to six below zero at 1:30 a.m. breaking the old record for the date of one degree above zero set in 1945. At Southbury it dropped to 20 below zero.

“So far five deaths are blamed on the storm, most of them as result of exposure or over-exertion while shoveling snow. The dead were. Olaf Hansen, 60, of Waterbury who died 10 minutes after he finished shoveling snow from his sidewalk. Isadere G. Spokas, 23, of Waterbury, a soldier stationed at Natick, Mass., who was killed Friday afternoon when his car spun around on the snow-covered Wilbur Cross Highway at Willington and was struck head-on by another vehicle. John S Urhan, 74, of Meriden, whose body was found on the porch of his home Friday. Death was due to exposure. Alcide E. Godbot, 51, of Meriden, who collapsed and died while shoveling snow in front of his home….

“The storm caused havoc throughout the state, with almost all schools, many businesses and factories and municipal buildings closing….All flights out of Bradley Field in Windsor Locks were cancelled because runways were covered with 14 inches of snow….States of emergency were declared in many municipalities, including the cities of New Haven and Torrington….” (Naugatuck Daily News (CT). “List Five Storm Caused Deaths in Connecticut,” 1-21-1961, p. 1)

Maine

Weather Bureau Storm Data on Maine: “Coastal…20 [Jan]…1 [killed]…Blizzard

“Six to 12 inches of snow was deposited by storm. Effects were greatly intensified by the attendant strong winds and gales and intense cold. Temperatures ranged from 10′ above to about 5′ below zero. Snow cover was badly drifted. Storm reached blizzard and even ‘severe blizzard’ intensity in most sections. Schools were closed throughout southern Maine and retail business was almost at a standstill. Some stores and business offices didn’t open. The 106-mile Maine Turnpike was forced to close. One death, directly attributed to storm, was brought on by overexertion from bucking the storm. Another storm-related fatality resulted from a highway accident. Heavy seas pounded the coastline but not very much immediate damage was reported.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1961, p. 3.)

Maryland:

Jan 22, Cumberland Times: “….Five persons in Maryland have died as a result of the blizzard that swept over the state last Thursday. Two persons died while shoveling snow and three were killed in traffic accidents resulting from treacherous driving conditions….” (Cumberland Times (MD). “Bitter Cold, Light Snow…Continue,” 1-22-1961, p. 17.)

Massachusetts

Weather Bureau Storm Data on Massachusetts: “Entire state…19-20 [Jan]…2 [killed]…Severe Blizzard and Tidal Flooding

“This was the second severe blizzard of season to date, and in some respects was more disastrous than the earlier one of December 12th. The storm dumped 1 to 2 feet of snow over nearly the entire state. Only a few fringe areas in the northwest and southeast received less than 10 inches. But for early warnings issued nearly 24 hours ahead of the storm plus the conditioning received in December’s blizzard, the effects of this one may well have been more disastrous. Even so, the area was staggered and nearly paralyzed. Drifts up to 10 feet blocked some roads. Plows were hard pressed to keep main arteries open as snow drifted in behind them. Schools, stores and offices didn’t open in most communities.

“Two deaths were directly attributed to the storm, due to exposure. At least 6 others were due to shoveling or while otherwise engaged in snow-fighting. Many traffic accidents were reported. Another tragic aspect of the storm were the tidal floods that engulfed coastal lowlands and damaged many homes and installations. A number of homes were destroyed or washed away. Salt water damaged some cranberry bogs. Several popular Cape beach areas were badly eroded. More than 400 persons were evacuated from their homes to public and private shelter. About 300 evacuees were in the Hull area. Thousands of cellars were flooded with a foot or more of water which froze in the frigid temperatures. Damage was huge. In some sections, floodwaters froze in streets and surrounding areas, while in other sections, huge chunks of shore ice were left scattered about when the flood waters receded. Effects of this storm were to continue through the end of the month.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1961, p. 3.)

New Hampshire

Weather Bureau Storm Data on New Hampshire: “Southern and Southeastern Sections…20 [Jan]…0 [killed]…Blizzard

“Storm yielded 8 to 26 inches of dry, badly drifted snowfall. Heaviest amounts fell in Hillsboro County. Observer at Milford reported that this (25 inches) was the ‘greatest 24 hour snowfall of the century, here.’ One storm-related fatality resulted from overexertion in shoveling snow. Extreme difficulty encountered in keeping main arteries open as snow kept drifting in behind plows. Transportation became very difficult or impossible in places as drifts amounted to 4 and 5 feet deep. Schools were closed, mail deliveries were cancelled for the day and many retail stores and business offices didn’t open. State of emergency was declared in some communities. No serious loss of power or telephone service was reported.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, 3/1, Jan 1961, p3.)
New Jersey

Weather Bureau Storm Data on New Jersey: “Entire State…19-20 [Jan]…1 [killed]…Heavy snow and strong winds

“Snowfall, mostly 10 to 16 inches over south and central portions, and 16 to 2 inches over north portion of State. A few places in extreme south reported less than 10 inches, while in the extreme north maximum readings of 26.4 and 24.0 inches were reported from unpublished records. Winds exceeding 35 mph in most localities caused considerable drifting. Bitter cold weather followed the storm, with minimum temperatures dropping to near zero nearly every night during the following week. Maximum temperatures remained below the freezing mark until early February for the most prolonged cold spell since the turn of the century. One traffic fatality occurred during the storm. Several deaths and injuries were attributed indirectly to the storm.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1961, p. 3.)

New York

Weather Bureau Storm Data on New York: “Southeastern counties, including New York City metropolitan area and Long Island…19-20 [Jan]…Heavy snow, high winds

“Heavy snow storm with depths of 2 feet or more in the Newburgh-Beacon-Poughkeepsie-Port Jervis area and a foot or more in the New York City and Long Island area. Winds over 50 mph; drifts of 10 feet reported. At least 7 people died from indirect causes of the storm, mostly over overexertion. Widespread interruption to traffic, business, schools and transportation facilities. State of emergency declared in several cities.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, 3/1, Jan 1961, p. 3.)

Pennsylvania

Weather Bureau Storm Data on Pennsylvania: “Southern and Eastern Counties…19-20 [Jan]…4 [killed]…7 [injured]…Snowstorm

“The snowstorm, accompanied by strong winds, paralyzed communities and cities throughout the area affected. Transportation was severely curtailed, especially in the southeast, where snowfall measured up to 19 inches with drifts 6 to 8 feet in some places, forcing schools, business offices, and some industries to close for several days. Many auto accidents, mostly of a minor nature, resulted. However, auto accidents took the lives of 3 persons and injured 7 others, while 1 death was attributed to over-exertion. Although no exact figures are available, the cost of removing the snow from roads and loss of retail business has been estimated in the millions of dollars.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1961, p. 4.)

Jan 21, New Castle News: “At least 21 deaths have been attributed to the 24-hour near-blizzard which swept into Pennsylvania late Thursday and dumped up to 20 inches of snow before ending Friday.

“Eighteen of the deaths resulted from over-exertion brought on by clearing sidewalks or trudging through the heavy accumulations and drifts whipped up by winds of up to 40 miles an hour. The others were the result of highway skidding accidents. All the fatalities occurred in the eastern section of the state.

“Transportation was slowed, forcing wholesale school closings, disruption of business and industries and isolation of some communities….

“Harrisburg took the brunt of the storm, worst in central Pennsylvania since 1945. A 20-inch snow fall shut the state capital, the Harrisburg-York Airport, Olmsted Air Force Base and the Mechanicsville Naval Supply Depot.

“More than 13 inches blanketed the Philadelphia area closing down International Airport until late Friday and closing all schools….” (New Castle News, PA. “21 Deaths From Storm Are Reported in State,” 1-21-1961.)
Rhode Island

Weather Bureau Storm Data on Rhode Island: “Statewide…19-20 [Jan]…1 [killed]…Blizzard

“Closely following the 4 to 7 inch fall of the 15-16th, this severe blizzard brought 10 to 13 inches except 5 inches at Block Island. Numerous drifts of up to 10 feet closed schools, industrial plants and offices. All transportation was disrupted. At least 1 severe injury and 1 death from freezing in a drifted snow bank were recorded.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 3, No. 1, Jan 1961, p. 4.)

Vermont

Weather Bureau Storm Data on Vermont: “Extreme Southern portion…20 [Jan]…0 [killed] …Heavy snow

“Eight to 15 inches of snow deposited by storm which reached near-blizzard or blizzard intensity. Heaviest amounts in southeast corner of state. Area mostly rural with no heavy population concentration. New snow fell on residue of previous accumulations to give total depth of 20 to 30 inches over most of area.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1961, p. 4.)

Virginia

Weather Bureau Storm Data on Virginia: “State wide…19 [Jan]…2 [killed]…13 [injured] …Heavy snow and sleet

“Heavy snow in all but the southeastern counties brought accumulations up to 12 inches in northern corner, to 10 inches in the Shenandoah Valley and 11 inches in the western mountains with lighter amounts over the central part of the state. Numerous traffic accidents due to skidding on snow and sleet caused 2 deaths and injuries to 7 persons, most of them serious. 6 of the persons were injured due to falls on icy streets and roads. Great traffic jams in northern and central Virginia stranded some motorists for hours.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1961, p. 4.)

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