1960 — March 2-5, snowstorms/cold, Midwest-Eastcoast, esp. Northeast, esp. NY (31)–186-193

–186-193 Blanchard tally from State Breakouts Below
–174 UPI. “Snow Continues in Some Sections; Death Toll at 174.” Cumberland Times, 3/6/60.
–160 AP. “Severe Storm, 10 Inch Snow Hits Northeast.” Logansport Pharos IN, 3/6/1960, 1.
–154 Blanchard tally based on State breakouts below.
–150 AP. “Death Toll Put at 150 in 24 States,” Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield MA, 3-5-1960, p1.
— 81 NWS FO, Philadelphia/Mount Holly. “Historical Weather Facts…,” Oct 17, 2005.

Summary of Fatalities By State

Connecticut ( 18)
Colorado ( 6)
Delaware ( 1)
Georgia ( 3)
Indiana ( 17)
Iowa ( 1)
Kansas ( 3)
Maine ( >1)
Maryland ( >12)
Massachusetts ( 22)
Mississippi ( 1)
New Jersey (9- 10)
New York ( 31)
North Carolina ( 1)
Ohio ( 18)
Pennsylvania (14-17) (We note 14 specific deaths; UPI reports 17 storm-related deaths.)
Rhode Island ( 5)
South Carolina ( 1)
Tennessee ( 2)
Texas ( 4 – 6)
Virginia ( 12)
West Virginia ( 4 – 5)
Total 186-193

Breakout of Fatalities by State (alphabetical) and Localities, where noted:

Colorado ( 6)
–6 AP. “Snow Storm Strikes East Coast.” Cumberland Evening Times, MD. 3-3-1960, p. 1.

Connecticut (18)
–18 UPI. “Snow Continues in some sections. Death Toll at 174.” Cumberland Times, 3-6-1960.
–14 UPI. “14 Dead in Conn. Storm; Worst in N.E. History…” Naugatuck Daily News, CT, 3-5-1960, 1.
— 3 Waterford “fire that claimed the lives of three small children.”
–11 Most caused by apparent heart seizures while shoveling or walking.
— 8 State, March 3-5. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1960, p. 18.
–5 Overexertion
–3 Fire “which fire apparatus had trouble reaching because of the storm.”
Breakout of Connecticut snowstorm fatalities by locality where information has been found.
–3 Waterford. Fire.
–1 West Haven. Mrs. Mary McManus, 56, found dead in stream after she apparently fell in.

Delaware ( 1)
–1 Wilmington, March 3. Heart attack after shoveling snow at home; J. E. Mitchell, 57.

Georgia ( 3)
–3 Atlanta area, March 1-2. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1960, p. 19.
–1 Atlanta. Cars collide “at an ice coated intersection in Atlanta.” Georgia Tech student.
–2 College Park, Atlanta area. Carbon monoxide suffocation; burning charcoal in room.

Indiana (17)
–17 AP. “Deaths Rise in State Due to Cold Wave.” Pharos-Tribune, Logansport, IN. 3-6-1960, 10.
–17 Blanchard tally from locality breakouts below.
–12 UPI. “Snow Continues…Death Toll at 174.” Cumberland Times, 3-6-1960.
–>5 March 2-3. Shoveling snow deaths. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, 2/3, March 1960, p. 19.
Breakout of Indiana snowstorm related fatalities by locality when we have located information.
— 1 Avon area, U.S. 36. “…two-car crash in a blinding snowstorm…killed Wilma A. Delp, 20.
— 6 Evansville. Home fire kills children; not explained how fire was related to cold weather.
— 1 Evansville area. Heart attack shoveling snow to free car from snowdrift; Jacob L. Schrier, 73.
— 1 Huntington. Heart attack while shoveling snow at home; E. C. Champlin, 68.
— 1 Indianapolis. Exposure; William Davis, 51, found on a sidewalk in near-zero weather.
— 1 Kokomo. Snow sled hits tree in a city park; Brent Smith, 11.
— 1 Marion County. Heart attack shoveling snow; Sheriff’s deputy Roy H. Brandes, 66.
— 1 Gary area, No. IN toll road. Ruudo Kristian, 24, hit by truck as he tried to free car from snowdrift.
— 1 Peru area, Bunker Hill Air Force Base. Hit by snowplow; M Sgt. Charles W. Landman, 38.
— 1 Rosedale-Clinton area. Heart attack while shoveling snow at home; William Goins, 57.
— 1 Vincennes. Exposure; collapsed of sidewalk near downtown area; William Davis, 51.
— 1 West Lafayette. Heart attack shoveling snow at home; Raymond A. Baker, 76.

Iowa ( 1)
–1 AP. “Snow Storm Strikes East Coast.” Cumberland Evening Times, MD. 3-3-1960, p. 1.
–1 Council Bluffs, March 2. “…traffic death…blamed on the storm…” Mrs. Emma Colley, 39.

Kansas ( 3)
–3 AP. “Snow Storm Strikes East Coast.” Cumberland Evening Times, MD. 3-3-1960, p. 1.
–1 Argonia, March 2. Heart attack digging car out of snow drift; O. J. Hodson, 87.
–1 Iola, March 3. Heart attach after shoveling snow at his home; Ernest R. Wells, 61.

Maine (>1)
–>1 SW and south coastal, March 3-4, snow; Overexertion death. Weather Bureau Storm Data.

Maryland (>12)
— 12 NWS FO, Philadelphia/Mount Holly. “Historical Weather Facts…,” 10-17-2005.
–>12 March 3-4. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1960, p. 18.
— 4 Baltimore. Heart attacks shoveling snow. AP. “State Counts Five Deaths…” 3-4-60, 1.
–1 Found unconscious in snow-filled yard near shovel; died at hosp., William DeBaufre, 51.
–1 Heart attack while putting snow chains on city trucks; Henry L. Gibbs, 58.
–1 Heart attack after working on a snow removal jog; city worker George Schnadel, 50.
–1 Heart attack while shoveling snow; Charles H. Young, 83.
— 1 Joppa area. Hit by train after slipped and falling on railroad tracks; Raymond H. Weil, 22.

Massachusetts (22)
— 22 Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield MA. “Berkshires Emerge From Storm…, 3-5-1960, p. 1.
— 22 UPI. “Snow Continues…Death Toll at 174.” Cumberland Times, MD. 3-6-1960.
–>22 Weather Bureau. Storm Data, V2, N3, Mar 1960, p. 20. “…mostly from overexertion…”
— 19 AP. “Death Toll Put at 150 in 24 States,” Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield MA, 3-5-1960.
— 1 Saugus, March 4. Heart attack while shoveling snow at home; George D. Nicholas, 70.

Mississippi ( 1)
–1 AP. “Snow Storm Strikes East Coast.” Cumberland Evening Times, MD. 3-3-1960, p. 1.

New Jersey (9-10)
–10 UPI. “14 Dead in Conn. Storm; Worst in N.E. History…” Naugatuck Daily News, CT, 3-5-1960, 1.
— 9 NWS FO, Philadelphia/Mount Holly. “Historical Weather Facts…,” Oct 17, 2005.
— 9 March 3-5. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, V.2, N.3, March 1960, p. 21.
–7 “…heart attacks during storm.”
–2 “…in motor vehicle accidents…”
— 1 Bellmawr, March 3. Patrick J. Fitzpatrick, 50, walking in road to avoid sidewalk snow, hit.
— 1 Clifton. Heart attack while shoveling his car our of snowdrift; Abraham Kammelman, 62.
— 1 Long Branch. Heart attack shoveling car free of snow; Mario Mathew Boncore, 59.
— 1 Newark. Heart attack attempting to push his stalled car free of snow; Philip Fitzpatrick.

New York (31)
–31 Mar 3-5. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 2, No. 6, June 1960, p. 67.
–30 Overexertion from shoveling and walking in deep snow.
–24 New York and Long Island areas.
— 1 Skidding accident (vehicular?).
–18 State. AP. “Death Toll Put at 150 in 24 States,” Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield MA, 3-5-1960.
–13 State. UPI. “Snow Continues…Death Toll at 174.” Cumberland Times, 3-6-1960.
— 1 Suffolk County, Long Island. Man slips trying to board moving train at station; killed.

North Carolina ( 1)
–1 Traffic accident. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1960, p. 21.
–1 AP. “Snow Storm Strikes East Coast.” Cumberland Evening Times, MD. 3-3-1960, p. 1.

Ohio (18)
–18 Blanchard tally based on locality breakouts below.
–11 UPI. “Snow Continues…Death Toll at 174.” Cumberland Times, 3-6-1960.
— 1 Carney area, US 23. Car skids into tree; Vernon L. Risner, 22.
— 1 Cleveland. Heart attack driving car in snowstorm; Robert W. Krull, 49.
— 1 Cleveland, March 4. Heart attack while shoveling snow at home; Michael Ramano, 64.
— 1 Dayton area, OH 201. Car skids and hits oil tanker truck; Johnny Couch, 22.
— 1 Galion. Heart attack after shoveling snow; Homer R. Stinehelfer, 70.
— 1 Hamilton, March 3. Heart attack shoveling snow at home; Albert Lewis Gressle, 77.
— 1 Lorain. Heart attack after shoveling snow; William Gulett, 78.
— 1 Massillon. Heart attack cleaning snow from driveway of residence. Orrin Wilford Lash, 69.
— 1 Medway area. Car skids off Medway road into tree; Mrs. Mary C. Jawback, 59.
— 1 Minerva, old Route 30. Heart attack after shoveling snow at daughter’s home; Alex Rizii, 77.
— 1 Oxford. Heart attack after shoveling snow at home; Mrs. Lucy Whiteside Hunt, 64.
— 1 Perry County. Highway worker slips under county sand truck trying to free plow from drift.
— 1 Ross County. Tractor youth was trying to get out of a snowdrift overturned on him. Secrest, 16.
— 1 Solon, “…car spun on an ice covered road…collided with another car…” Leo Graham, 41.
— 1 Williamsfield area; tractor upset on icy barn ramp crushing Nester Arnio, 76.
— 1 Xenia. Exposure; Foxard T. Frosty” Lane, 74.
— 1 Youngstown. Heart attack after shoveling snow; Arthur C. McCracken, 69.
— 1 Youngstown. Heart attack after shoveling snow; Joseph Wall, 69.

Pennsylvania (14-17) (We note 14 specific deaths; UPI reports 17 storm-related deaths.)
–17 AP. “Death Toll Put at 150 in 24 States,” Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield MA, 3-5-1960.
–16 AP. “State Storm Areas Tackle Gigantic Job.” Morning Herald, Uniontown, PA. 3-5-1960, 1.
–16 UPI. “Snow Continues…Death Toll at 174.” Cumberland Times, 3-6-1960.
–14 Blanchard tally based on locality breakouts below.
— 6 NWS FO, Philadelphia/Mount Holly. “Historical Weather Facts…,” Oct 17, 2005.
— 6 March 3 snowstorm. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1960, p. 22.
–5 Over-exertion “from shoveling snow.”
–1 Vehicular accident.
–1 Bethlehem area. Heart attack after abandoning snowbound car and trying to walk home.
–1 Connellsville, March 3. Heart attack while shoveling snow; Saverlo F. Prestla, 66.
–1 Greencastle, March 3. Heart attack while shoveling snow; John Henry Wolford.
–1 Hazleton. Hear attack “while cleaning snow from his car.”
–1 Milton. Heart attack while shoveling snow. Grant S. Daubert, 74.
–3 Philadelphia, March 3. Heart attacks shoveling snow.
–1 Pittsburgh. Exposure or heart attack; body found in a vacant lot; Leonard Carr, 62.
–3 Pittsburgh. Heart attacks shoveling snow. George Halkovich, 39, identified as one.
–1 Smithton, RD1. Died in hospital after being found nearly frozen in snowbound farm home.
–1 Wilkinsburg. Heart attack while shoveling snow; Herman Tessmer, 59.

Rhode Island ( 5)
–5 March 3-5. Overexertion. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1960, p. 22.

South Carolina ( 1)
–1 Auto accident “due to slippery roads…” Weather Bureau. Storm Data, 2/3, Mar 1960, p. 22.

Tennessee ( 2)
–2 AP. “Snow Storm Strikes East Coast.” Cumberland Evening Times, MD. 3-3-1960, p. 1.

Texas (4-6)
–6 AP. “Snow Storm Strikes East Coast.” Cumberland Evening Times, MD. 3-3-1960, p. 1.
–4 UPI. “From Rockies to Atlantic, Nation Suffers From Cold.” Pampa Daily News, TX. 3-3-1960, p. 4.
–1 Fredericksburg area. Woman killed when her car overturned on ice-covered highway.
–2 Hidalgo area. “Two men died in a car-truck collision on a slick road…”
–1 San Antonio. Weather-related vehicular accident.

Virginia (12)
–12 State, March 2-3. Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1960, p. 23.
–4 “…traffic accidents directly attributed to storm…”
–1 Heart attack.
–1 Carbon monoxide poisoning
–6 “…the snow was a contributing factor in other deaths and untold injuries.”
— 6 AP. “Six Deaths Attributed…Storm in VA.” Progress-Index, Petersburg VA, 3-6-1960.
— 1 Arlington (auto hits pedestrian). AP. “Six Deaths…” Progress-Index, Petersburg, VA, 3-6-60.
— 1 Christiansburg Mountain. Rig jack-knifes on icy US 11, skidded 200 feet into rock wall.
— 1 Hillsville area, US 52. Carbon monoxide in car found buried in snow; Gayle Vaughn Hays, 19.
— 1 Pearisburg. Hit by car during snow storm; William Green Morris, 45.
— 1 Richmond. Joseph Dearheart, 73, hit by truck which skidded 36 feet attempting to avoid.
— 1 Richmond, Rt. 6. Heart attack while shoveling show; David Edward Jones, 68.

West Virginia (4-5)
–5 UPI. “High Winds Hampering Snow Work.” Cumberland Times, MD, 3-6-1960, p. 20.
–4 Blanchard tally based on locality breakouts below.
–3 Shoveling. UPI. “High Winds Hampering Snow Work.” Cumberland Times MD, 3-6-1960.
–1 Charleston. Heart attack after shoveling snow at home; Lawrence L. Jemison, 73.
–2 Mullens (auto). UPI. “High Winds Hampering Snow Work.” Cumberland Times MD, 3-6-60
–1 Princeton, March 4. Heart attack shortly after shoveling snow at home; Joe M. Snyder, 71.

Narrative Information – Multi-State

NWS: “Mar 2 …1960…(Mar 2-5) IL-IN-OH-KY-WV-VA-PA-MD-NJ-New England. Heavy snowfall, up to 1′ in PA and MD, 4 to 22″ in NJ. Damage in millions of dollars. 81 dead, 12 in MD, 9 in NJ and 6 in PA, mostly from overexertion and accidents. (LS6211).” (NWS FO, Philadelphia/Mount Holly. “Historical Weather Facts…,” Oct 17, 2005.)

March 3, AP: “Destructive ice and snow storms, which staggered broad sections of the South, border states and the Midwest, ripped into the East today in one of winter’s most violent weather attacks. The fast-moving and far-reaching storms – the worst in years in some areas – caused a score of deaths, widespread damage and hardship and inconvenienced millions.

“The storm belt stretched from the Rockies to the Atlantic Cost. Cold weather gripped most of the storm zone, below zero in north central regions, freezing in much of the South and East.

“At least 20 deaths were attributed to the inclement weather. There were 6 each in Texas and Colorado, 3 in Kansas, 2 in Tennessee, and 1 each in Mississippi, Iowa and North Carolina.

“Strong winds fanned the snowstorm into eastern sections, from the upper and mid-Mississippi Valley southeastward to the Appalachians and eastward through West Virginia and Virginia to the Atlantic Coast. There was much blowing and drifting snow in the mid-Mississippi and Ohio valleys. Heavy snow – up to 10 inches – was indicated in some areas from the Ohio Valley to the Atlantic Coast.

“A belt of rain and drizzle extended from western West Virginia southward into southeastern Tennessee. Sleet and freezing rain pelted areas east of the Appalachians from the Carolinas to northeastern Alabama. Rain fell along the coast from northern Florida northward to North Carolina.

“A sheath of ice and a blanket of snow covered southern areas from Virginia to Arkansas and East Texas. Snow measured up to 9 inches in southwest Virginia.

“The worst ice storm in 25 years pounded northeast Alabama and northern Georgia. Sleet and snow glazed Arkansas highways and streets and snowfalls measured up to a half foot in Tennessee and Kentucky…” (Associated Press. “Snow Storm Strikes East Coast.” Cumberland Evening Times, MD. 3-3-1960, p. 1.)

March 6, UPI: “Temperatures plummeted to new records in the South, Midwest and Ohio Valley Saturday and two-thirds of the nation remained under the heel of the winter-mad March hare. An arctic cold wave swept from the Rockies to the Atlantic coast and south into Dixie, setting or matching all-time low temperature marks in Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois and Tennessee.

“New England dug out of one of its worst snowfalls in history. A five-day storm, spawned the first day of March in the Rockies and Southwest, spread death and destruction in the’ millions of dollars.

“United Press International counted 174 deaths in the storm since Tuesday, including 22 in Massachusetts, 18 in Connecticut, 16 in Pennsylvania, 13 in New York, 12 in Indiana and 11 in
Ohio.

“A localized snowstorm buried sections of southwest Michigan under more than a foot of new snow Saturday. Up to 12 inches “ell from Lake Michigan eastward to 12 miles inland.

“The snowstorm that piled up 11-foot drifts in Boston had moved out over the Atlantic, but residents still had to dig out of the record snows.

“The storm was Connecticut’s worst since the killer blizzard of 1888. Up to 20 inches of snow fell on Bolton, Conn., blocking traffic so badly that a snowplow was called out to clear streets for a husband rushing his pregnant wife to a hospital.” (UPI. “Snow Continues…Death Toll at 174.” Cumberland Times, 3-6-1960, p. 1.)
Connecticut

Weather Bureau Storm Data on CT: “Statewide…3-5th …8 [killed…many [injured]… Snow.

“General snowstorm crippled much of the state with major effect on the 4th. Accumulations reached 8-13 inches on the south central shore and increased east, west and north. 13-15 inches fell in the Danbury-Hartford area, 21 at Norfolk and 23 at Putnam. Gale force winds up to 55 mph caused huge drifts which contributed to the staggering effects of the storm. Many people injured in falls and in numerous minor traffic accidents. 5 deaths from overexertion and 3 due to fire which fire apparatus had trouble reaching because of the storm.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1960, p. 18.)
Georgia

Weather Bureau Storm Data on GA: “Northern half…1-2 [March]…3 [killed]…Glaze, sleet, snow

“Freezing rain, sleet and snow combined to cover the northern half of Georgia from one to four inches of ice. Damage occurred throughout the area but was heaviest in a three or four countywide strip extending across the northcentral part of the State. Many towns and communities in this area were completely isolated as all electric and telephone lines went down. Schools, industrial plants and many businesses were closed for two to four days. Heaviest losses were suffered by the electric and telephone companies, the broiler industry and timber interests. Hundreds of broiler houses collapsed under the weight of ice and thousands of acres of trees suffered varying amounts of damage ranging up to complete destruction. Severely cold weather, following close on the heels of the ice storm, added greatly to the human suffering and hardship, as thousands of homes were without power and heat for one to five days. Three deaths in the Atlanta area resulted indirectly from the storm. There were many minor injuries from falls and traffic accidents caused by icy streets.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1960, p. 19.)

Maine

Weather Bureau Storm Data on Maine: “Southwest and south coastal…3-4 [March]…0 [killed directly]…Snow

“Six to 14 inches of snow covered area, with maximum depths at coastal sections. Much difficulty in plowing roads as snow drifted in again behind plows. Several highway accidents reported but only a single injury resulted. School sessions were cancelled. Travel conditions were difficult and hazardous. Major loss due to storm was cost of snow removal. At least one death from overexertion attributed to storm.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1960, p. 18.)

Maryland

Weather Bureau Storm Data on MD: “Entire State…3-4 [March]…Snowstorm and strong winds

“A late winter snowstorm, the worst of the season and heaviest since the memorable snowstorms of February and March 1958, dumped more than a foot of snow in some parts of the State. Strong winds whipped the snow into drifts reported up to 12 feet in Garrett County. Virtually all schools and many public offices were closed for at least a day. Traffic was paralyzed in many areas as drifting snow blocked many roads and highways. Marooned farmers in some sections were forced to dump milk when they were unable to haul it to the Baltimore or Washington market area with losses estimated at more than $wo,000. The emergency snow plan for traffic was put into effect in Baltimore. The State Roads Commission had 1,250 employees and about 500 pieces of equipment on the roads throughout the State. The City of Baltimore had about 600 men and 117 pieces of equipment fighting the snow. The total cost for snow removal operations was estimated at more than $350,000.

“Snowfall over Maryland and Delaware was reported as follows: Delmar Peninsula, 6-10 inches; Southern Maryland, 9-11 inches; Northern Central Maryland, 8-10 inches; and Appalachian Mountain and Allegheny Plateau, 10-15 inches.

“Storm connected fatalities were reported at more than a dozen.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, 2/3, March 1960, p. 18.)
Massachusetts

Weather Bureau Storm Data on MA: “Entire State…3rd-6th…0 [killed directly]…Snow, wind

“Entire state affected but eastern and southeastern Mass. bore brunt of storm. In the 36 to more than 40 hours of the storm’s duration, more snow fell over parts of eastern and southeastern Mass. than was produced by any other storm in Weather Bureau records for those areas. In these sections, total snowfall ranged from 20 to 30 inches. Over western Mass., 20 to 20 inches fell, with the lighter amounts recorded over the extreme western part of the state. Boston’s total of 19.8 inches was an all-time record fall for a single storm in any month. Heaviest damage to power and communication lines was experienced along the immediate coast south of Boston, where winds reached whole gale to hurricane force. Snow was whipped into drifts of 5 to 10 feet or more, locally. Major impact was felt on the 4th. School sessions, even at many colleges, were cancelled. Stores and offices, particularly in downtown areas, remained unopened, as local transportation systems bogged down. Rail transportation was least affected. Stranded automobiles on streets and highways greatly hampered snow removal operations. A state of emergency was declared in several communities. Retail food stores, in the Boston area at least, were permitted to open on Sunday (the 6th). Death toll, mostly form overexertion, exceeded 22. The Coast Guard Cutter General Greene was blown aground off Sandwich. All hands were removed safely. Snow removal costs probably exceeded a million dollars.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, V2, N3, Mar 1960, 20.)

New Hampshire

Weather Bureau Storm Data on NH: “South and central…3rd-6th…0 [killed directly]…Snow

“Heaviest snowstorm of season in these areas left 8 to more than 20 inches of badly drifted snow. In some extreme southern sections this was one of the heaviest snowstorms of record. Many cars left stranded in drifts on roads and highways. Travel was difficult and hazardous. Many school sessions were cancelled. Major loss due to storm was cost of snow removal.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, V2, N3, Mar 1960, 21.)
New Jersey

Weather Bureau Storm Data on NJ: “Statewide…3-4 [March]…9 [killed]…Snow, high winds.

“Two fatalities in motor vehicle accidents and seven deaths due to heart attacks during storm. Snowfall ranged from around 4 inches in extreme south to 22 inches or more in Sussex County. Blowing snow prolonged hazardous driving conditions.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, V2, N3, Mar 1960, p. 21.)
New York

Weather Bureau Storm Data on NY: “March 1960 [late report]…Statewide, except extreme north…3-5 [March]…31 [killed]…Heavy snowstorm.

“A ‘Texas’ storm moved northeastward out of the Southeast against high pressure over the Northeast, ‘bogged down’ in the Ohio Valley and a new storm formed on the Atlantic Coast and moved along the coast. This storm produced the heavies snowstorm of the winter season. Over 1 ft. fell south of Lake Ontario and the Rochester area, 1 to 2 ft. in the New York City area and up to 44 inches in the Catskills. Widespread interruptions to surface and air transportation resulted and many people were stranded throughout the state, especially in the New York City area. Strong winds and severe drifting up to 5 and 6 ft. added to the severity of the storm. There were 30 deaths caused by overexertion from shoveling and walking in deep snow (24 of which were in the New York City-Long Island area); 1 man was killed in a skidding accident.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, 2/6, June 1960, p. 67.)
North Carolina

Weather Bureau Storm Data on NC: “Most of State…2 [March]…1 [killed]…Snow, sleet

“Snow and sleet averaged about a foot deep in Mountains, ranging downward to a trace on the immediate coast. Hundreds of traffic accidents and falls, causing hundreds of injuries sufficient to require hospitalization. At least one death in traffic accident. Several roofs fell in from weight of snow and ice. Some limited breakage of power and communication lines.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, V2, N3, Mar 1960, 21.)
Ohio

Weather Bureau Storm Data on OH: “Entire State…3-5 [March]…Heavy snowfall

“Heavy snowfall March 3-5 blanketed Ohio to depths measuring about 8 inches, on the average, and ranging upward to 30 inches at places in Ohio’s ‘snow belt’ along the ridge east of Cleveland. Due to this storm many streets and highways were closed and there was the usual rash of heart attacks among older people shoveling snow. The storm was accompanied by strong northwesterly winds which drifted snow in some places to 5 or more feet. Difficulties inherent in this situation were further aggravated by a cold wave which produced near zero minimums during the week following the snowstorm.

“This is not rated a ‘severe storm’ in the usual sense because its effect was primarily a matter of public inconvenience in areas where winter snowstorms of nearly equal magnitude are a yearly occurrence.”
Pennsylvania

Weather Bureau Storm Data on PA: “Statewide…3 [March]…All day…6 [killed]…Snow

“The storm that blanketed the state with up to a foot of snow made roads hazardous resulting in numerous auto accidents and personal injuries. One death resulted from an auto accident while 5 other deaths were brought on by over-exertion from shoveling snow.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, V2, N3, Mar 1960, 22.)
Rhode Island

Weather Bureau Storm Data on RI: “Statewide…3-5 [March]…5 [killed]…Snow – wind

“General snowstorm with major effect on the 4th. Snow accumulations averaged 16-21 inches. High winds up to 65 mph piled drifts to heights of 10-14 feet and added materially to the effects of the storm. Many people injured in falls and in a series of minor traffic accidents. 5 deaths from overexertion.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1960, p. 22.)

South Carolina

Weather Bureau Storm Data on SC: “Northern South Carolina…2 [March]…1 [killed]…Snow and ice.

“Essential services were interrupted, roofs collapsed, cattle were killed and many automobiles were damaged. One fatality and an indefinite number of injuries in motor accidents, due to slippery roads occurred.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1960, p. 22.)

Virginia

Weather Bureau Storm Data on VA: “Statewide…2nd-3rd All Day…12 [killed]…Heavy snow

“Heavy snow across the state rendered accumulations from 4 inches in the east to around 20 inches in the mountain areas. Wholesale closing of schools resulted; many roads were blocked and residents marooned. Highway traffic was suspended and all airfields in state closed. Four deaths are know from traffic accidents directly attributed to storm, one from heart attack, one from carbon monoxide poisoning, and the snow was a contributing factor in other deaths and untold injuries.” (Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1960, p. 23.)

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Associated Press. “Six Deaths Attributed to Storm in Virginia.” Progress-Index, Petersburg VA, 3-6-1960, p. 1. At: http://www.newspaperarchive.com/FullPagePdfViewer.aspx?img=93010605

Associated Press. “Snow Shoveling Gets Blame in Man’s Death.” Evening Times, Cumberland, MD. 3-4-1960, p. 1. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/cumberland-evening-times-mar-04-1960-p-2/

Associated Press. “Snow Storm Strikes East Coast.” Cumberland Evening Times, MD. 3-3-1960, p. 1. Accessed 11-19-2022: https://newspaperarchive.com/cumberland-evening-times-mar-03-1960-p-1/

Associated Press. “Snowstorm Took Lives of Several Pittsburghers.” Somerset Daily American, PA. 3-4-1960, p. 1. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/somerset-daily-american-mar-04-1960-p-1/

Associated Press. “Southern Iowa Hardest Hit By Storm.” Atlantic News-Telegraph, IA. 3-3-1960, p. 1. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/atlantic-news-telegraph-mar-03-1960-p-1/

Associated Press. “State Counts Five Deaths From Winter’s Worst Storm.” The Daily Mail, Hagerstown, MD. 3-4-1960, p. 1. Accessed 11-19-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/hagerstown-daily-mail-mar-04-1960-p-1/

Associated Press. “State Storm Areas Tackle Gigantic Job.” Morning Herald, Uniontown, PA. 3-5-1960, 1. Accessed 11-21-2022: https://newspaperarchive.com/uniontown-morning-herald-mar-05-1960-p-1/

Associated Press. “Sub-Freezing Weather Lingers in N. Georgia.” Thomasville Times-Enterprise, 3-4-1960, p. 1. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/thomasville-times-enterprise-mar-04-1960-p-1/

Associated Press. “Weather Takes Death Toll in Ohio.” Newark Advocate, OH. 3-5-1960, p. 10. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/newark-advocate-mar-05-1960-p-10/

Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield MA. “Berkshires Emerge From Storm Better Off Than Most of N. E.” 3-5-1960, 1. At: http://www.newspaperarchive.com/FullPagePdfViewer.aspx?img=95485856

Brazil Daily Times, IN. “Many Schools Closed, Roads Hazardous After Heavy Snow.” 3-3-1960, p. 3. Accessed 11-19-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/brazil-daily-times-mar-03-1960-p-3/

Brazil Daily Times, IN. “Temperatures (continued from p. 1).” 3-5-1960, p. 16. Accessed 11-19-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/brazil-daily-times-mar-05-1960-p-16/

Charleroi Mail, PA. “More Snow Due (continued from p.1).” 3-3-1960, p. 6. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/charleroi-mail-mar-03-1960-p-6/

Corsicana Daily Sun, TX. “Ice Storm (continued from p.1).” 3-2-1960, p. 11. Accessed 11-21-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/corsicana-daily-sun-mar-02-1960-p-11/

Daily Courier, Connellsville-Scottdale, PA. “Has Fatal Heart Attack While Shoveling Snow.” 3-4-1960, p. 1. Accessed 11-20-2022: https://newspaperarchive.com/connellsville-daily-courier-mar-04-1960-p-1/

Daily Independent, Monessen, PA. “Dies of Exposure.” 3-5-1960, p. 1. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/monessen-daily-independent-mar-05-1960-p-1/

Daily Mail, Hagerstown, MD. “Obituaries.” 3-4-1960, p. 16. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/hagerstown-daily-mail-mar-04-1960-p-16/

Evening Independent, Massillon, OH. “Snow (continued from p.1).” 3-4-1960, p. 12. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/evening-independent-mar-04-1960-p-12/

Evening Independent, Massillon, OH. “Snow Gets Blame For Death Here. Temperature.” 3-4-1960, p1. Accessed 11-20-2022: https://newspaperarchive.com/evening-independent-mar-04-1960-p-1/

Hamilton Journal and Daily News, OH. “Albert Gressle Stricken While Removing Snow.” 3-3-1960, p1. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/hamilton-daily-news-journal-mar-03-1960-p-51/

Harrisonburg Daily News Record, VA. “Va. Is Buried Under Snow.” 3-4-1960, p. 14. Accessed 11-21-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/harrisonburg-daily-news-record-mar-04-1960-p-14/

Indiana Evening Gazette, Indiana, PA. “Entire State Digs Out (continued from p.1).” 3-4-1960, p. 2. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/indiana-evening-gazette-mar-04-1960-p-2/

Morning Herald, Hagerstown, MD. “Main Roads Kept Open in County (continued from p.1).” 3-4-1960, p. 6. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/morning-herald-mar-04-1960-p-6/

National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office, Philadelphia/Mount Holly. “Historical Weather Facts for the Philadelphia/Mt. Holly, NJ Forecast Area.” Mount Holly, NJ: NWS FO, Oct 17, 2005 update. Accessed 1-4-2018 at: https://www.weather.gov/phi/hist_phi

Petersburg Progress Index, VA. “Icy Conditions Slow Clearing Work.” 3-4-1960, p. 9. Accessed 11-21-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/petersburg-progress-index-mar-04-1960-p-9/

Red Bank Register, NJ. “Obituaries.” 3-4-1960, p. 2. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/red-bank-register-mar-04-1960-p-2/

Red Bank Register, NJ. “Storm (continued from p1).” 3-4-1960, p. 2. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/red-bank-register-mar-04-1960-p-2/

United Press International. “2 Persons Die During Snow Blitz.” Pharos-Tribune, Logansport, IN. 3-3-1960, p. 13. Accessed 11-19-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/logansport-pharos-tribune-mar-03-1960-p-13/

United Press International. “14 Dead in Conn. Storm; Worst in N.E. History; 30 States Death Toll 149.” Naugatuck Daily News, CT, 3-5-1960, p. 1. Accessed 11-19-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/naugatuck-daily-news-mar-05-1960-p-1/

United Press International. “Another Storm To Hit Ohio Sunday.” Daily Times, New Philadelphia, OH. 3-4-1960, p. 1. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/new-philadelphia-daily-times-mar-04-1960-p-1/

United Press International. “Cold Weather to Remain in Ohio Over Week End.” Coshocton Tribune, OH. 3-5-1960, p. 1. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com

UPI. “From Rockies to Atlantic, Nation Suffers From Cold.” Pampa Daily News, TX. 3-3-1960, p. 4. Accessed 11-21-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/pampa-daily-news-mar-03-1960-p-4/

United Press International. “High Winds Hampering Snow Work.” Cumberland Times, MD, 3-6-1960, p. 20. At: http://www.newspaperarchive.com/FullPagePdfViewer.aspx?img=96970395

United Press International. “Most Schools Are Shut; Temperature is 6 Today.” Linton Daily Citizen, IN. 3-4-1960, 1. Accessed 11-19-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/linton-daily-citizen-mar-04-1960-p-1/

United Press International. “Snow Continues in Some Sections; Death Toll at 174.” Cumberland Sunday Times, 3-6-1960, p. 1. Accessed at: http://www.newspaperarchive.com/FullPagePdfViewer.aspx?img=102556843

United Press International. “Weather Picture Brighter.” Pampa Daily News, TX. 3-2-1960, p. 1. Accessed 11-21-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/pampa-daily-news-mar-02-1960-p-1/

United Press International. “W.Va. Chief Bridge Engineer Has Fatal Heart Attack.” Cumberland News, MD. 3-4-1960, p. 22. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/cumberland-news-mar-04-1960-p-44/

United Press International. “Young Boy Dies.” Brazil Daily Times, IN. 3-2-1960, p. 1. Accessed 11-19-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/brazil-daily-times-mar-02-1960-p-1/

Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1960. Asheville, NC: US Department of Commerce. Accessed 11-18-2022 at: https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/IPS/sd/sd.html?_finish=0.961798672294652

Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 2, No. 6, June 1960. Asheville, NC: US Dept. of Commerce. Accessed 11-18-2022 at: https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/IPS/sd/sd.html?_finish=0.711863922681373

Wellington Daily News, KS. “Shoveling snow kills Argonia man.” 3-3-1960k, p. 1. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/wellington-daily-news-mar-03-1960-p-1/

Williamsport Sun-Gazette, PA. “Milton Man Dies Shoveling Snow.” 3-4-1960, p. 13. Accessed 11-20-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/williamsport-sun-gazette-mar-04-1960-p-13/