1966 — Jan 26-Feb 2, winter storms/coldwave/nor easter/blizzards, esp. MD NY VA–251-258

–251-258 Blanchard total based on State, locality and cause of death breakouts below.
— 201 AP. “New Blizzard Hits in Ohio, Eastern Areas.” Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 2-2-1966, 10A.
— 2 Connecticut — 5 Illinois — 1 Massachusetts — 7 Ohio –2 Wisconsin
— 5 Delaware –15 Indiana –11 New Jersey — 18 Pennsylvania
— 4 Georgia — 1 Iowa –28 New York –106 Southern States
— >201 Wikipedia. “North American blizzard of 1966 [Jan 26-29].” 1-9-2022 last edit.
— >167 UPI. “New Winter Storm Develops.” The Daily Banner, Greencastle, IN. 2-1-1966, p.1.
— 145 AP. “Toll Reaches 145. Storm Moves Into Virginia.” Anniston Star, 2-2-1966, p. 1.
–47 from fires and heating accidents
–33 exposure to the cold
–65 traffic accidents on slick roads and heart attacks caused by overexertion.
— 95 UPI. “Sunny Southland Counts 50 Storm Dead. New Winter Storm…” Cullman Times, AL. 2-1-1966, 1.
— 75 AP. “Winter Storm Toll Reaches 75 in East.” Evening Independent, Massillon OH. 1-31-1966, 1.

Summary of State Breakouts Below: Summary of Causes of Death (some cross listings)

Alabama ( 10) Heart Attacks (91)
Connecticut ( 4) clearing and shoveling snow –71
Delaware ( 6) pushing/digging out vehicles — 9
District of Columbia ( 4) overexertion in snow and cold– 5
Georgia ( 20) “connected with the storm” — 6
Idaho ( 4) Exposure and Apparent Exposure (47)
Illinois ( 5) Fires and Fire Suffocations (34)
Indiana ( >15) e.g. overheated stoves/furnaces,
Iowa ( 2) thawing frozen water pipes
Kentucky ( 1) power outages and candle use
Maryland ( >38) Road/Highway/Vehicular (29)
Massachusetts ( 1-3) Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (17)
Minnesota ( 1) Drowning/Breaking Through Ice ( 8)
Mississippi ( ~10) Not noted or clear (found dead in snow) ( 6)
New Jersey (10-12) Slips and Falls ( 5)
New York (25-28) slipping under car being pushed –1
North Carolina ( 11) slipping under snow cinder truck–1
Ohio ( 8) slipping from icy airport catwalk–1
Pennsylvania ( >23) slipping/hitting head/exposure –2
South Carolina ( >6) Plane Crash during heavy snow squall ( 3)
South Dakota ( 1) Sledding Accidents ( 3)
Tennessee ( 1) Blunt Force Trauma/Suffocation ( 1)
Texas ( 1) snow-heavy shed collapse
Virginia ( 33) Electrocution (stepped on downed line) ( 1)
West Virginia ( 5)
Wisconsin ( 6)
Total 251-258
Jan 26-Feb 2 Winter Weather Fatalities by State (and locality when so noted):

Alabama ( 10)
–10 Jan 29-31. Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 2.
— 1 Anniston, Jan 29-30. “Pearlie Carlisle, 71, found dead at home; “…apparently froze to death.”
— 1 Anniston, Jan 29. Apparent exposure; body of John Dorsey, 68, found outside at home.
— 1 Decatur area, AL24, Jan 29. Hwy death blamed on ‘Ice and snow-glazed roads…” George R. Davis, 26.
— 5 Ozark, bodies found Jan 31 am. CO poisoning; teens in car parked at city dump.

Connecticut ( 4)
–2 AP. “New Blizzard Hits in Ohio, Eastern Areas.” Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 2-2-1966, 10A.
–1 Branford; Heart attack while shoveling snow. NYT. “The Blizzard of 1966.” 1-9-1996.
–1 Waterbury. Heart attack while refueling his snow blower. NYT. “The Blizzard of 1966.” 1-9-1996.
–2 West Haven, Jan 30. “…apparent heart attacks while shoveling snow during the storm.”

Delaware ( 6)
–6 Jan 29-30. Environmental Data Svc. Storm Data, 8/1, Jan 1966, p. 6. Cites news media.
–3 Direct
–3 Heart attacks related to snow removal.
–5 AP. “New Blizzard Hits in Ohio, Eastern Areas.” Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 2-2-1966, 10A.

District of Columbia ( 4)
— 1 Jan 26-27. Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 6.
— 3 Jan 29-30. Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 6.

Georgia ( 20)
–20 AP. “20 Die in State in Frigid Wave.” Thomasville Times-Enterprise, GA. 2-1-1966, p.1.
–20 Jan 29-31. Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 2.
— 4 Augusta, Feb 1. Four boys break through thin ice on frozen pond.
— 1 Chamblee, Jan 31. Drowning; breaks through swimming pool ice; Mark Allen Henry, 4.
— 1 Covington, Jan 31. Drowning; broke through ice on pond; Billy Parish, 16.
— 1 Hutchins area, Jan 30. Drowning; broke though ice on farm pond; Tony J. Gilbert, 13.
— 2 Manchester. Suffocation in home fire reported as winter-weather related.
— 2 Locale not noted. Carbon monoxide poisoning in car with heater running.
— 9 Locales not noted. Fire deaths reported as winter-weather related, not including Manchester.

Idaho ( 4)
— 3 Idaho Falls area, Feb 1-2, west. Headon collision on ice-covered hwy. Storm Data, 8/2, Feb 1966, 8.
— 1 Jerome. Exposure; man found in abandoned car at Northside Wrecking Co. yard.

Illinois ( 5)
–5 AP. “New Blizzard Hits in Ohio, Eastern Areas.” Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 2-2-1966, 10A.
–3 Brooklyn, ~Jan 27. Exposure: “Three persons were found frozen to death at Brooklyn, Ill.”
–1 Murphysboro. Exposure; Frank Bauxmann, 64, found in unheated apartment.
–1 Okawville, Feb 2. Heart attack trying to free truck from snow; Philip A. Dillinger, 43.

Indiana (>15)
–15 AP. “New Blizzard Hits in Ohio, Eastern Areas.” Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 2-2-1966, 10A.
–15 UPI. “Bad Weather Conditions Contribute to Deaths.” Linton Daily Citizen, IN, 2-1-1966, 1.
— 4 Carbon monoxide poisoning. Fort Wayne; Hudie Brooks, 49, and Beatrice Craig, 45
— 1 Exposure
–1 Indianapolis; Roscoe Reynolds, 56, found dead Jan 31 in abandoned office.
–10 Fires, including six children
–2 Brazil. Dale Clingerman, 45 and daughter, Mary Jane, 10 months.
–2 Lagro; Charles Sisco, 3, and sister Vickie Jo, 9 months, apartment house.
–2 Morgantown. Fred Elliott, 82, and Bert Roberts, 76; trailer home fire.
–2 Shelbyville. Mrs. Virginia Gaskin, 22, and sone, Marvin, 3, home fire.
–2 Upland, Jan 31. Underground gas main leak causing explosion.
–13 Blanchard total from locality breakouts below (does not include 10 fire deaths, UPI Feb 1).
— 2 UPI. “Deaths Blamed On Cold Wave.” Daily Banner, Greencastle, IN, 1-29-1966, p. 3.
Breakout of non-fire fatalities by locality:
— 2 Fort Wayne. Carbon monoxide poisoning. Hudie Brooks, 49, and Beatrice Craig, 45.
— 1 Indianapolis. Exposure Roscoe Reynolds, 56, found dead Jan 31 in abandoned office.
— 1 Indianapolis, Feb 1. Heart attack; Street Dept. worker after 14-hours clearing streets.
— 1 Kendallville. Possible CO poisoning; 3-week-old twins, Ricky and Vicky Thornburg.
— 1 Laotto. Carbon monoxide poisoning; coal-burning stove fumes; Mrs. Mary Harrison, 76.
— 1 Muncie. Apparent exposure; body found “frozen to death” in snow outside home; Otto Pollard, 69.
— 1 Selma area, by Jan 29. Heart attack, “extreme cold” contributing factor; farmer W. Russell, 56.
— 1 Seymour, found dead Feb 1. CO poisoning, home furnace; Mrs. Minnie Johnson, at home.
— 1 Shelburn, Feb 3. Fire from over-heated stove, in attempt to keep frame house warm.
— 2 Terre Haute, found dead Jan 31. CO poisoning from flue. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Stoner.
— 1 Locale not noted. Heart-attack shoveling snow (article deals with newly reported deaths).

Iowa ( 2)
–1 AP. “New Blizzard Hits in Ohio, Eastern Areas.” Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 2-2-1966, 10A.
–1 Cedar Rapids, body found Jan 29. Apparent exposure, outside of home; Louis Modracek, 71.
–1 Independence, Jan 27. Exposure or exposure after heart attack; apparently sweeping sidewalk.

Kentucky ( 1)
–1 Louisville, Jan 30. Apparent exposure; John Frazier, 74 “found frozen to death in an alley.”

Maryland (>38)
(Maryland continued)
— 3 Jan 26-27. Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 6.
–>35 Jan 29-30. Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 6.
— 23 AP. “Storm Blamed for 23 Deaths in Maryland.” Cumberland News, MD. 2-3-1966, p. 20.
— 22 Blanchard tally from locality and or cause of death breakouts below.
— 1 Baltimore. Boy, 15, pushing snowbound truck slips into path of Transit bus; Darnell Ashe.
— 1 Baltimore. Heart attack pushing car stalled in snow; Ira Dyndall, 50.
— 1 Baltimore. Heart attack while shoveling snow; Joseph Hardin, 65.
— 1 Baltimore. Heart attack; body found in snowdrift; Robert Hayes, 65.
— 1 Baltimore. Heart attack “while shoveling snow.” Frank Hoffman, 82.
— 1 Baltimore. Heart attack “connected with the storm.” Leroy Schweitzer, 57.
— 1 Baltimore. Man found dead in snow; Wilbur Talley, 44.
— 1 Baltimore. Heart attack “trying to push…car out of a drift.” Ira Tyndall, 50.
— 1 Baltimore. Heart attack; death “attributed to…weekend’s blizzard…” Bernard Wingate, 40.
— 1 Crisfield. Man riding sled pulled by car hit by another car; William B. Morgan, 26.
— 1 District Heights. Heart attack while shoveling snow; Cyrile E. Rodgers, 51.
— 1 Funkstown, Feb 1. Snow sled hit by car; Sherry Ann Stottlemyer, 15.
— 1 Gaithersburg. Car found in snowbank, driver found frozen to death in nearby cornfield.
— 2 Glendale, bodies found Feb 1. CO poisoning at home; Melvin Eck, 60, wife Helen, 60.
— 2 Rockville. CO poisoning; snow-covered car; Thomas Wilder, 26, Joseph Ward, 26.
— 1 Towson. Heart attack shoveling snow; Joseph C. Missar, 46.
— 1 Tunis Mill, Jan 31. Heart attack while shoveling snow; Paul M. Terry, 60.
— 1 Westminster. Heart attack “connected with the storm,” at farm; Harry P. Morelock, 72.
— 1 Woodland Beach. Heart attack shoveling snow at home; Benjamin Crapo.
— 1 Locale not noted. Heart attack trying to dig his car out of snow; Edward E. Brightwell Sr.

Massachusetts (1-3)
–3 Locales not noted. “…heart attacks apparently brought on by snow shoveling.” UPI, 1-31-1966.
–1 AP. “New Blizzard Hits in Ohio, Eastern Areas.” Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 2-2-1966, 10A.
–1 Lowell, Jan 30. Heart attack after shoveling car out of snow; Joseph Hamilton, 44.

Minnesota ( 1)
–1 So. MN, Jan 27. Exposure: “A man froze to death in southern Minnesota…”

Mississippi (~10)
— 11 Associated Press. “At Least 11 Die in Cold.” Laurel Leader-Call, MS. 1-31-1966, p. 2.
–~10 Blanchard estimate.
— 4 Jan 29-30. Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 3.
Breakout of winter weather related deaths by locality where noted:
— 1 Corinth; Vehicular accident “on an icy…street [hitting] a light pole.” James Butler, 37.
— 1 Greenville area. Car “skidded on iced-over Miss. 19 and crashed into a tree.” Judy Elaine Pate, 14.
— 1 Natchez, Jan 30. Vehicular accident, icy road; Leola Palmer.
— 2 New Hope. Exposure outside home; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Knight.
— 1 Quitman area. Car plunges “over an embankment on…icy county road.” Mrs. Viladell Smith, 57.
— 1 Saucier area. Apparent exposure; body of Tom Cash, 45, found in a one-room cabin.
–~3 Vehicular accidents reported as related to weather conditions.

New Jersey (10-12)
–12 Daily Register, Redbank, NJ. “Schools Closed, Roads Icy; 12 Die in State.” 1-31-1966, p1-2.
–11 Heart attacks related to snow-shoveling and exposure
— 1 Hopewell Twp. Youth slips beneath car he was trying, with others, to free from snowdrift.
–11 AP. “New Blizzard Hits in Ohio, Eastern Areas.” Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 2-2-1966, 10A.
–10 Blanchard tally of NJ winter weather related fatalities by locality and/or cause of death.
— 3 Bridgeton, Jan 31. House fire; “…storm-blamed deaths included three children…in a fire…”
— 1 Edison. Heart attack after clearing snow.
— 1 Elizabeth. “…exposure after collapsing in the snow.” Heart attack? Samuel Stewart, 44.
— 1 Elizabeth. Heart attack shoveling snow.
— 1 Hopewell Twp. Youth slips beneath car he was trying, with others, to free from snowdrift.
— 1 Ocean City. Heart attack shoveling snow; Raymond Hauck, 63, Ocean City municipal worker.
— 1 Paramus. Heart attack after clearing snow.
— 1 Perth Amboy. Heart attack shoveling snow; Dr. Donald Feldman.
— 5 Locales not noted. Heart attacks and/or exposure based on Daily Register, Jan 31 report.

New York (25-28)
–~30 Associated Press. “Syracuse begs, borrows aid.” Oneonta Star, NY. 2-4-1966, p. 1.
— 28 AP. “New Blizzard Hits in Ohio, Eastern Areas.” Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 2-2-1966, 10A.
— 25 Blanchard tally of individual noted deaths from sources noted below.
–>20 AP. “State Returns to ‘Normalcy,’ Thruway Open.” Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY. 2-2-1966, 1.
–~13 Troy Record, NY. “Area Gets 2-Day Lull in Snow Battle.” 2-1-1966, p. 1.
— 12 Kingston Daily Freeman, NY. “Kingston, Area Digging Out After 9½-12 Inch New Snow.” 1-31-1966, 1
–~11 UPI. “Entire State Snowbound, Storm Causes 11 Deaths.” Evening Observer, Dunkirk NY. 1-31-1966, p1.
— 6 Jan 29-Feb 1. Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 4.
Breakout of winter weather related deaths by fatality where noted by sources:
— 1 Canandaigua RD 1. Heart attack while shoveling snow at home; William J. Gordon, 54.
— 1 Canastota. Heart attack while shoveling snow; George M. Spencer, 71.
— 2 Gainesville area; Rt. 19. Exposure; car buried in snowdrift; Paul P. Meserole, 45, Dawn Meserole, 14.
— 1 La Guardia Airport, NYC. Eastern Airlines employee falls from slippery catwalk.
— 2 Kingston area, Jan 27. Heart attacks blamed on efforts to shovel drifting snow.
— 1 Manhattan. Unidentified man “found dead in the snow…not clear how he died.”
— 1 Menands area, Jan 31. Thruway accident; Miss Helen Bondy, 20.
— 1 East Rockaway, Long Island. Heart attack shoveling snow; Joseph Zorntlein, 62.
— 1 Ravena. Exposure; “frozen body…found in a snowbank near…trailer home.” Roy Seaberg, 56.
— 1 Romulus RD 2. Heart attack shoveling snow; Leon A. Deal, 53.
— 1 Saugerties area, Jan 31. Car crashes over embankment on Thruway; Judith Sheehy, 20.
— 1 Savannah. Heart attack after shoveling snow; Robert H. LaVore, 39.
— 4 Syracuse. “…storm-blamed” house fire deaths; hydrants were frozen.
— 1 Town of Vienna. Heart attack while shoveling snow; James Murray, 69.
— 1 Troy. Heart attack while shoveling snow; Frank Cooper, 69.
— 1 Watertown area, Rt. 3. Heart attack trying to free snowbound milk truck; Taylor-Stone Dairy employee.
— 1 West Sand Lake, Jan 30. Heart attack while shoveling snow at home; Raymond S. Miller.
–>3 Locales not noted. “…highway mishaps linked to the extensive storm.” Kingston Freeman, Jan 31.

North Carolina ( 11)
— 11 Blanchard tally based on locality and cause of death breakouts below.
–>11 UPI. “New Winter Storm Sweeps Into State.” Daily Independent, Kannapolis, NC. 2-2-1966, 1.
— 8 Jan 29-31. Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 4.
— 7 Associated Press. “Mostly Rain is Expected.” High Point Enterprise, NC. 2-1-1966, p.1.
— 6 UPI. “Six North Carolina Deaths Blamed on Snow and Cold.” Daily Independent, Kannapolis NC, 1-31-1966, 3.
Breakout of NC winter weather related deaths by locality and cause:
–1 Bessemer City, Jan 30. “…weather related traffic accident.” Douglas Fred Eaves, 70.
–1 Charlotte area, Jan 30. “…weather related traffic accident.” Ralph Council, 28.
–1 Cherryville, Jan 31. Snow-sledding accident; goes into path of car; Anita Ann McGinnis, 12.
–1 Garland, Jan 30. Fire; over-heated stove; invalid Mamie Predwell.
–1 Gastonia, Jan 30. Apparent exposure; Glenn Rippy, 84, “found frozen to death in a yard,”
–1 Gastonia area, Jan 29. Snow-stalled car; driver hit while trying to direct traffic around car.
–1 Mt. Mourne area, Jan 31. Apparent fall/slip/exposure; Chester Cline, 42, found frozen outside home.
–1 New Harmony. Apparent exposure; found frozen to death; William Trivette, 33.
–1 Sampson County, Jan 30. Apparent exposure; Grady Butler, 40, “found frozen in a field.”
–1 Winston Salem, Jan 30. Heart attack shoveling snow at home; Robert Charles Long, 51.
–1 Winston Salem, Jan 30. “…weather related traffic accident.” Charles J. Berrier, 42.

Ohio ( 8)
–8 Blanchard tally based on locality and cause of death breakouts below.
–7 AP. “New Blizzard Hits in Ohio, Eastern Areas.” Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 2-2-1966, 10A.
–1 Canton. Heart attack while shoveling snow at his home; Emerson A. Spies, 56.
–4 Cleveland area, Jan 30. Heart attacks after shoveling snow.
–1 Lakewood, Jan 30. Heart attack after shoveling snow; William Edwards, 56.
–2 Cleveland, East Side, Feb 2. Heart attacks after shoveling snow; Piotrowski and Yurkovich.
–1 Hillsboro, Feb 3. Exposure; found frozen; no heat on in house; William H. Captain, 86.

Pennsylvania ( 23)
— 30 UPI. “State storm death toll stands at 30.” New Castle News, PA, 2-3-1966, p. 2.
— 23 Blanchard tally from locality and cause of death breakouts below.
–>20 UPI. “State still reels under heavy snow.” New Castle News, PA. 2-2-1966, p. 1.
— 18 AP. “New Blizzard Hits in Ohio, Eastern Areas.” Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 2-2-1966, 10A.
— 13 Bucks County Times, Levittown, PA. “Bucks Braces for 4th Snow…” 2-1-1966, p. 1.
— 5 Jan 30-31. Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 5.
–1 Exposure; man stranded in car for nine hours.
–1 Heart attack while shoveling snow.
–3 Traffic accidents.
Breakout of PA winter storm fatalities by locality and cause of death:
–1 Ambler. Heart attack walking through snow during the storm; Anthony Smith, 42.
–1 Blue Mountain, PA Turnpike, Jan 30. 14 tractor-trailers and 2 cars pile up during blizzard.
–1 Bristol. Apparent heart attack shoveling truck out of his driveway; male, 61.
–1 Burgettstown, Feb 1. Car skids into truck killing passenger Robert Esna, 17.
–1 Chambersburg, Jan 29. Car hits 5-foot snowbank, hurling driver from auto.
–3 Erie area, Jan 27. Twin-engine place crash “during a heavy snow squall…” “near blizzard.”
–1 Fannettsburg, Jan 29. Car hits snowbank throwing driver out; Frank Miley, Jr., 52.
–1 Greensburg, Jan 29. Car hits snowbank; passenger killed; David Hartzell, 19.
–1 Harrisburg. Apparent exposure; unidentified woman found frozen in snowbank in alley.
–1 Indiana, Jan 31. Heart attack shoveling snow at home; Robert Coleman, 59.
–1 Johnstown. Apparent exposure; Joseph Vorona found dead near his home.
–1 Kittanning area, Route 422. Car skids on road into path of 2nd car; Tony Boris, 71.
–1 Laurel Run Borough. Exposure; frozen body of Mark Wilds found in field near RR tracks.
–1 Monessen, Jan 30. Heart attack “while sweeping snow at his home…”
–1 North Belle Vernon, Jan 30. Exposure in unheated house; John Slovak, 63.
–1 Owl Creek, Feb 1. Coal truck skids/overturns on Barbara Owl, 54, who was shoveling snow.
–1 Perkasie, Jan 29. Milk truck skids on icy road; Theodore Raudenbush, 54.
–1 Philadelphia. Apparent heart attack after car skidded into parked auto; Ernest Pollak, 50.
–1 Pittsburgh. Janitor “found frozen in a snow bank…” Heart attack? Harry Rodgers.
–1 Somerset R.D. 3, Jan 30. Heart attack while shoveling snow at home; Harry J. Fritz, 79.
–1 Thompsontown, Jan 31. Tractor-trailers “collided on a snow-clogged…Route 22…” Walter Crain, 45.

South Carolina ( >6)
–>6 Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 5.
— 1 Jan 26-27
— 5 Jan 29-30
— 1 McCormick County. Electrocution; youth, 15, came in contact with fallen power line.
–>3 Exposure. (Notes: “most of the deaths were attributed to over exposure to the cold.”)
–>2 “…combination of injuries from auto accidents and exposure to the cold.”
— 5 Blanchard tally fatalities by locality and cause of death noted from sources below.
Breakout of South Carolina winter weather related deaths by locality and cause of death.
–1 Columbia area, I-26. Car skids across median into another car; R. P. Attaway, 63.
–1 Manning. Apparent exposure; found frozen to death outside his home; Robert Thames, 43.
–1 McCormick County. Electrocution; W. J. Nelson Jr., 15, stepped on broken power line.
–1 St. Matthews area. Exposure; found frozen under house near home; Manley Miles, 28.
–1 Wagener area. Vehicular/exposure; pickup slides “off ice slick highway 389.” Larry Brown, 19.
–1 Locale not noted. Storm Data notes two combination auto accidents/exposure to cold. We found one.

South Dakota ( 1)
–1 Mobridge. House fire from attempt to thaw frozen water pipe; John Vahn, about 80.

Tennessee ( 1)
–1 Nashville, Jan 27. Exposure; woman “froze to death…” As low as 4 below at Oneida.

Texas ( 1)
–1 Dallas Car skids on icy overpass’ collision.

Virginia ( 33)
–33 Blanchard total based on locality and/or cause of death breakouts below.
–24 The Bee, Danville VA. “‘Hot Forty-Two Degree Day Gives…Respite from Cold.” 2-2-1966, p. 1, 9.
–20 Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 5.
— 4 Jan 26-27
–2 Heart attacks after shoveling snow.
–1 Heart attack after long walk in the snow.
–1 Blunt force trauma; girl, 18, killed when a shed collapsed under heavy snow.
–16 Jan 29-30
Breakout of Virginia winter weather related fatalities by locality and/or cause of death:
–1 Alexandria area, capital beltway. Exposure; in stalled car; Michelle Mazzilli, 12.
–2 Arlington, Jan 30. Heart attacks shoveling snow.
–1 Arlington, Jan 31-Feb 1. Heart attack while shoveling snow; Edward S. Barber, 51.
–1 Centreville area, Road Camp 30, Jan 31. Heart attack; State Hwy. foreman Charles Burke, 60.
–3 Charlottesville, Jan 30. Heart attacks shoveling snow.
–1 Culpeper, Feb 1. Exposure. Mrs. Samuel Marshall, 73, found in cold house.
–1 Danville, Jan 30. Heart attack while shoveling snow at home; Clarence R. Isenhour, 65.
–1 Danville, Jan 30. Heart attack while shoveling snow at home; John A. Worley, 70.
–1 Harrisonburg, Jan 31. Heart attack after shoveling snow; Wilmer Rhodes Nair, 72.
–1 Lancaster County. Drowning; Henry George while breaking ice in cattle watering trough.
–1 Norfolk, Jan 27. Heart attack after long walk through snow near home; Goin Robert Bass, 61.
–1 Norfolk, Jan 27. Heart attack shoveling snow at home; John Thomas Blair, 56.
–1 Norfolk, Jan 28. Heart attack shoveling snow at home; Joseph B. Snyder, 65.
–1 Norfolk, Jan 30. Heart attack shoveling snow at home; Russell Williamson, 53.
–1 Norfolk-Portsmouth area. Heart attack due to shoveling snow or pushing car (overexertion).
–1 Oakton. Heart attack shoveling snow at home; Sterling L. Thompson, 41.
–1 Petersburg. Heart attack/exposure? Police find body of John Wesley Cousins Jr., 56, on sidewalk.
–1 Portsmouth, Jan 27. Heart attack shoveling snow at home; Wayne Douglas, 40.
–1 Portsmouth, 30. Heart attack after shoveling snow; Mrs. Margaret Pearte, 35.
–1 Richmond, Jan 31. Exposure; man found frozen on his back porch; George Hallett Anderson, 52.
–1 Richmond, Jan 31. Heart attack while shoveling snow; police Lt. Frank S. Randolph, 47.
–1 Rocky Mount. Shed collapses under weight of 9″ of snow; Norma Sue Morris, 18 killed.
–2 Surry. Exposure. 7-year-old twin girls wander away from home; found “frozen to death.”
–2 Locales not noted. UPI article notes seven exposure deaths in VA; we have details on five.
–4 Locales not noted. “The death toll of…hard winter weather…showed…four dead in weather-related fires.”

West Virginia ( 5)
–1 Broad Run community, Jan 31. Heart attack digging truck out of snow; Clay Charles Grinstead, 68.
–1 Elkins area, Jan 30. State Road worker clearing roads slipped and fell under SRC cinder truck.
–1 Hinton, found Jan 30. Exposure; remains found in unheated home; Edward G. Smith, 74.
–1 Raleigh, ~Beckley. Apparent exposure; found dead outside home Jan 31; Noon Harvey, 85.
–1 Tornado, Jan 31. Heart attack while shoveling snow; Ross Wisman, 60.

Wisconsin ( 6)
–6 AP. “State Gets Brief Respite From Cold.” Stevens Point Daily Journal, WI. 1-31-1966, p. 1.
–6 United Press Int. “Record freeze grips 11 states.” Press-Courier, Oxnard, CA, 1-30-1966, 1.
–2 AP. “New Blizzard Hits in Ohio, Eastern Areas.” Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 2-2-1966, 10A.
–1 Green Bay, Jan 29. Exposure; apparently fell/knocked unconscious; Mrs. William P. Destiche, 41.
–1 Mequon, Jan 27. Exposure; stopped to rest or fell on his back porch; August Losse, 84.
–1 Milwaukee, Jan 27. Heart attack pushing stalled car in cold; Joseph Reeves, 70.
–1 Milwaukee, Jan 29. “…frozen body of a man was found in a Milwaukee alley…”
–1 Watertown, Jan 29. “frozen body…found outside…home.” Jerome Casey.
–1 Heart attack? Railroad supervisor found dead on his one-man track inspection cart, Jan 28.

Narrative Information

Alabama, Environmental Data Service, Storm Data:
“Statewide…29th thru 31st…10 [killed]…Cold Wave

“On the 29th a cold wave surged across all of the state accompanied by snow over the northern half of the state and high winds in all areas. By the morning of the 30th subzero temperatures occurred over the north and central portions. At Russellville a low of -24 degrees was the lowest temperature ever recorded for the entire state. Snow covered the northern half of the state with more than 7 inches in the northwest portion. The snow closed highways for about 2 days. Property damage to utility lines, water pumps, water lines and automobiles. Heavy loss in poultry production. Winter grazing damaged in all areas. Truck crops in extreme south portion had heavy loss.” (Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 2.)

Delaware, Environmental Data Service, Storm Data:
“Statewide…[Jan 29-30]…Blizzard

“The second major storm within 2 days was one of the worst storms in Delaware’s history. Snow total ranged from 10 to 14 inches and added to the previous snow gave depths up to 24 inches in southern areas. Strom met the requirements of the Weather Bureau definition of a blizzard. Winds, reaching gale force, piled up drifts s much as 10 feet in southern areas. Temperatures remained below 20⁰ throughout the 29th and reached near 32⁰F only along the coastal areas on the following day; the low temperature during this period was generally near zero or sub-zero. The Governor of the State declared a state of emergency and put the Delaware National Guard at the disposal of the Highway Department. Costs of snow removal were high, most likely exceeding $600,000. Fortunately, the snow was a dry one and had very little effect on telephone and electrical service.

“Newspapers reported 6 storm-related deaths; 3 of these were heart attack victims.” (Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 6.)

Georgia, Environmental Data Service, Storm Data:
“Statewide…29th thru 31st…0 [deaths]…Snow and Coldwave

“Two to seven inches of snow fell over the northern third of the State on the 29th and preceded a coldwave that dropped minimum temperatures to record, or near record, levels on the 30th and/or the 31st. For the State as a whole this was probably the coldest weather since the historical cold wave of February 1899. The zero line extended southward almost to the middle of the State and temperatures were above 10⁰ in only the extreme southeast section. Almost all schools in north Georgia and many in other areas were closed for one or more days because of snow covered roads or the extreme cold. Many cities and towns sustained heavy damage to water mains and hundreds of pipes in private homes and businesses were damaged by freezing. Half the Stat’s 27 major poultry processing plants and many other businesses and manufacturing plants were closed. Tobacco plant beds, leafy vegetables and winter grain crops suffered heavy damage.

“Thirteen deaths were reported from fires resulting directly or indirectly from the extreme cold and 7 youngsters died after falling through ice on frozen ponds.” (Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 2.)

Idaho, Environmental Data Service, Storm Data:
“Idaho Falls…[Feb 1-2]…3 [killed]…Snow

“Head-on collision of two cars west of Idaho Falls at 5:15 p., during snowstorm on ice-covered highway, fatally injured 3 persons, critically injured another. Between 5 p. Tuesday and 8 a. Wednesday, 18 traffic accidents were reported on icy streets in the city.” (Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 2, February 1966, p. 8.)

Maine, Environmental Data Service, Storm Data:
“Northern and Eastern…27th-28th …Snow, wind

“Storm yielded from 8 inches to over 2 feet of snow and reached blizzard intensity at times. Wind whipped snow into high drifts. Transportation was suspended or disrupted. Much damage to trees, shrubs, and utilities.

“State…30th-31st …Snow, wind

“Exceedingly heavy snowstorm, dumping from one to two feet of new snow over most of state, but somewhat less in the extreme north. This was the second major storm in the southwestern portion and the third major storm elsewhere in an eight-day span. The accumulated snow proved too heavy for roofs and trees with much damage. A large building at Falmouth Foreside was a victim of the heavy load. Fire losses were heavy during the storm due to inability of equipment to reach fires. Traffic was brought to a near standstill and many vehicles skidded from roads or became stuck. Church and social activities were cancelled in many areas on Jan. 30 with school and many other activities at low ebb also on the 31st. Total snow on ground accumulations approached four feet in some areas. High wind compounded the damage to trees and shrubs and caused many utility failures. Velocities up to 70 mph were reported at Southwest Harbor. Over much of the southern portion precipitation changed for rain for a brief warm interlude, with rain and melting snow flooding low spots in streets and roads. Cold air returned in the afternoon and snow resumed. Near blizzard conditions most of state during worst of storm but temperatures not quite low enough for true blizzard most of time.” (Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 3.)

Maryland, Environmental Data Service, Storm Data:
“Statewide…[Jan] 26-27…Snow

“A second major storm followed closely the weekend storm of January 22nd-23rd. Heaviest snowfall was in the southern and central portion where totals ranged from 10 to 17 inches; elsewhere it ranged from 6 to 10 inches except in western portion where totals were generally the least, from 2 to 5 inches. Snowfall, 11 to 14-inch in Southern Eastern Shore and 12 to 17-inch in the St. Marys county area, was the heaviest since January 1940. Drifts up to 6 feet were reported in almost all areas; these greatly hampered transportation and travel. Traffic accidents, however, were generally the ‘fender-bender’ variety. Newspapers listed at least four storm deaths, three in Maryland and one in District of Columbia. All were heart attack victims apparently from overexertion from shoveling snow or pushing stalled automobiles. Schools were closed one to two days.

“Statewide…[Jan] 29-30]…12 [killed]…Blizzard

“This third and the most severe storm since January 22nd, met the Weather Bureau definition of a blizzard. Snowfall was heavy, 16 inches or more in Northern Central, Lower Southern and Central, Lower Southern and Central Eastern Shore Divisions and also in some areas of the Appalachian Mountain Division. The least amount was found in Garrett County area where 6 to 10 inches were reported. Winds, reaching gale force, caused heavy drifting generally 3 to 6 feet but as much as 12 to 15 feet. Near zero or sub-zero temperatures were recorded on the 29th and temperatures on both days did not generally reach 20⁰F above. This snowfall plus the previous snowfall gave some record or near record depths. Depths of 20 inches or greater were found in all areas of the state; the greatest was 34 inches reported at Catoctin Mountain Park near Thurmont. Practically every highway was closed at one time or other. Helicopters were used to airlift patients and drop supplies.

“State newspapers reported at least 35 storm-related deaths in Maryland and 3 in District of Columbia; of these, as many as 20 were victims of heart attacks apparently from shoveling snow or trudging through snow. Many schools were closed as many as 5 days.

“The Coast Guard reported extremely hazardous conditions on the Chesapeake Bay with gale force winds and up to 7 inches of solid ice in the upper portion of the Bay. The problem of getting and keeping roads and streets open was most costly one for state, county and municipal governments. Fortunately, telephone and power service was little affected by this storm as well as the 2 earlier ones.” (Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1966, p. 6.)

Mississippi, Environmental Data Service, Storm Data:
“Mississippi…29-30…4 [killed]…Snow and Cold Wave

“Eight (8) to ten (10) inches of snow across Northern Mississippi with near record low temperatures over much of state caused damage to roads and plumbing. Four (4) deaths attributed to cold and exposure.” (Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, Jan 1966, p. 3.)

New York, Environmental Data Service, Storm Data:
“State…29th [Jan]-Feb 1…6 [killed…Blizzard

“Second intense coastal disturbance within a week produced one of the most severe storms of heavy snow, high winds and other blizzard characteristics in many years. Beginning in southern sections late on 29th, storm produced widespread heavy snowfall and increasing wind velocities on 30th. Snowfall gradually tapered off most sections following day but wind conditions and other ‘lake effect’ factors on 31st resulted in very heavy snowfall in areas within 50 to 60 miles to the southeast lee of Lake Ontario. High winds and drifting snow prevailed elsewhere before subsiding early on Feb. 1st. Snowfall from storm totaled 40 to 70 inches in Oswego, Oneida, and adjacent areas of neighboring Counties with 20 to 30 inches recorded in the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Valley, western Adirondacks and portions of central New York. Elsewhere amounts of 9 to 15 inches were measured except in extreme northeast and southwest sections where the yield was only 4 to 6 inches. State virtually paralyzed through 31st as winds up to 60 mph clogged highways with drifted snow. Parts of N.Y. Thruway and other major highways closed through Feb. 2nd as some secondary roads remained blocked for more than a week after storm with resultant suspension or curtailment of schools, industry, transportation and retail sales. Especially hard hit were cities of Oswego, Syracuse, Rome, Utica and others in central New York. During height of storm over 1200 travelers marooned in Mohawk Valley section of Thruway as chain-reaction crashes wrecked over 50 automobiles on Thruway near Batavia. Passenger train stalled by drifts for five hours 60 miles east of Buffalo.

“Six persons died from exposure in stalled autos or on foot in attempt to find shelter – two victims not found until two weeks after storm. Many fatalities in auto accidents.

“Snowfall was of rather low density, as ration of snow yield to water content was about 20 or a little less. Temperatures in mid-teens to low 20’s during storm or appreciably colder than in storm of January 22-24, 1966.” (Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, Jan 1966, p. 4.)

North Carolina, Environmental Data Service, Storm Data:
“Statewide……[Jan] 29-31…8…[killed]…Snow, Cold, Wind.

“Snow in the interior, mostly rain followed by snow flurries on the coast, turning very cold. Rather windy; several roofs and walls broken down by wind and weight of snow and ice. New record low temperatures several stations, including new all-time statewide low of minus 29 degrees at Mt. Mitchell. Eight persons in different areas froze to death…Several deaths and numerous injuries due to sledding accidents, auto accidents, falls and heating system failures not included above.” (Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, Jan 1966, p. 4.)

Pennsylvania, Environmental Data Service, Storm Data:
“State-wide…[Jan 30-31]…5 [killed]…Blizzard

“Strong winds and heavy snow were responsible for numerous traffic accidents in which three persons were killed and ten injured in Pennsylvania. One man died after being stranded in his car for nine hours, and another died while shoveling snow.

“A number of outdoor signs were blown down by the 40 to 60 mph winds. A roof over a loading platform near Emigsville collapsed under the weight of the heavy snow. One entire wall and another partial wall of a large manufacturing plant near Mt. Carmel, were collapsed by strong, gusty winds. A section of roof also gave way, allowing tons of snow into the building, which damaged machinery and inventory. Total damage was estimated at $1,000,000.” (Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, Jan 1966, p. 5.)

South Carolina, Environmental Data Service, Storm Data:
“Central and north sections of state…[Jan] 26-27…1 [killed]…Ice – snow

“Ice accumulations snapped tree limbs and power lines from Dillon County southwestward through Columbia to McCormick County. Particularly hard hit were the northeastern counties, where damage exceeded the million dollar mark. Officials of power companies said this was the worst ice storm in over 50 years. One death occurred in McCormick County when a 15-year old youth came in contact with fallen power line. Schools were closed 3 days in the northwest, as up to 6 inches of snow clogged highways and caused many minor auto accidents.

“State-side…[Jan] 29-30…? [killed]///Severe cold-ice and snow

“Snow – ice, followed by bitter cold temperatures, moved over the state by early morning on the 30th. Burst water pipes constituted most of the property damage, while most of the deaths were attributed to over exposure to the cold. At least 2 were caused by a combination of injuries from auto accidents and exposure to the cold. Temperatures ranged from 10 degrees below zero at Caesars Head to 11 degrees above at Charleston and Beaufort on the coast. Many stations recorded their lowest temperatures on record – some of these records date back to before the turn of the century. Total loss of coastal cabbage crop is expected…” (Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, Jan 1966, p. 5.)

Virginia, Environmental Data Service, Storm Data:
“Statewide…[Jan] 26-27…4 [killed]…Snow

“A major storm which moved up the SE Atlantic coast dumped up to 16 inches of snow in the interior of the State and generally 10-12 inches elsewhere. The lone exception was the extreme SWestern sections where around 5 inches was received. High winds in the wake of the storm hampered removal operations and in many sections both surface and air transportation was at a virtual standstill. At least four deaths were attributed to the storm. Two men died of heart attacks after shoveling snow and another died of a hear attack after a long walk in the snow. An 18 year old girl was killed and two others injured when a shed collapsed under heavy snow. Offices in most cities reported approximately 50 percent absenteeism. Many small shops were closed and larger stores operated with near skeleton crews.

“Statewide…[Jan] 29-30…16 [killed]…Snow

“This was the second major storm in three days. Up to 18 inches of new snow fell in the Northern sections with from 6 to 12 inches of new fall in most other sections. In combination with the snow from the previous storm, snow depths were well in excess of two feet in many areas. Widespread drifting was caused by winds that reached 30 mph along the coast and up to 60 mph inland. In some areas of the Shenandoah valley, drifts were 10 feet deep. Every major airport in the state was closed to traffic. Governor Godwin declared a state of emergency and all non-essential traffic was asked to remain off the streets and highways. In many sections schools were closed for more than a week. At least 16 deaths were attributed to this latest storm and there were many more injuries. Several roofs collapsed under the strain of the accumulated snow and several fires burned out of control because firemen were unable to reach the scene. No reliable estimate of the economic impact of this storm has been made.” (Environmental Data Service. Storm Data, Vol. 8, No. 1, Jan 1966, p. 5.)

Newspaper

Jan 29: “By United Press International

“One of the worst cold spells in years numbed much of the nation Saturday [29th], breaking records that dated back to the 19th century. The mercury plunged below zero in more than half of the nation and below freezing all the way to the Gulf states. It was the coldest Jan 29 in Chicago since 1873.

“At least 33 were dead in weather-related incidents, many of them fires.

“Lifeguards on Miami Beach wore parkas. Bahaman and Puerto Rican farm hands refused to work in Florida’s citrus and vegetable fields. Strong winds pushed water over a seawall and police had to close a section of the drive along Lake Pontchartrain at New Orleans, La.

“Six adults and two children spent the night stuck in a snowbank west of Little Rock, Ark., with the heat of only their car’s heater. When found Saturday, the auto had only a gallon of gasoline left.

“In New York, the state opened three National Guard armories for persons whose homes lacked heat. The city opened five special trailers for tenants who complained about housing conditions, and hotels and YMCA’s were pressed into service.

“In Oklahoma, about 250 vehicles stacked up in a huge traffic jam because of icy roads north of Marietta, and an airplane loaded with troops from Ft. Sill slipped off an icy runway at Lawton Municipal Airport.

“A storm dumped up to a foot of snow in Arkansas, and swirled into the Tennessee Valley. Jackson, Tenn., and Muscle Shoals, Ala., each had five inches.

“The U.S. Weather Bureau said an intensifying storm centered over the Florida Panhandle would hurl another snow storm up the eastern seaboard. Heavy snow warnings were posted from Washington to Boston….” (United Press Int. “Weather Breaks 19th Century Records. Mercury Plunges Below Zero In More Than Half Of Nation.” Cullman Times, AL. 1-30-1965, p. 1.)

Feb 2: “The worst snowstorm in nearly 50 years pounded southern Ohio today and spread into Virginia after weaving a snow-strewn path across Kentucky from the Plains. Deaths attributable to the severe weather across the nation the last few days reached 145, including 47 persons who died in fires and heating accidents. Another 33 perished from exposure to the cold. The others died in traffic accidents on slick roads and from heart attacks caused by overexertion.

“The storm dumped more than 12 inches of snow along the Ohio River to southwestern Illinois. Heavy-snow warnings were posted mor most of the Ohio Valley and central Appalachian area. The storm struck southern Ohio with a fury Tuesday, jammed traffic, closed schools and stranded workers. The snow fell at the rate of 2 to 3 inches an hour part of the day. The Weather Bureau said 13 inches of snow covered Cincinnati, including 10 inches which fell Tuesday.

“Cincinnati stores closed in midafternoon. The University of Cincinnati suspended classes and many southern Ohio schools were shut down early. Major hotels were jammed by midafternoon by workers who couldn’t get home….

“The snow ranged from 4 to 12 inches in southern Illinois, southern Indiana and southern Ohio, and in parts of eastern Missouri and most of northern Kentucky. At Louisville, Ky., and at Belleville, Ill., across the river from St. Louis, snow measured 12 inches; Dayton, Ohio, counted 10 inches, Evansville, Ind., 9 inches and Indianapolis 5.

“Snow, sleet and freezing rain covered a large section of Kentucky and parts of eastern Tennessee and south-central West Virginia. The heaviest snowstorm in more than 40 years moved into Kentucky, closed one-fourth of the schools and choked off traffic.” (Assoc. Press. “Toll Reaches 145. Storm Moves Into Virginia.” Anniston Star, 2-2-1966, p. 1.)

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Kingston Daily Freeman, NY. “Area Shivers With -10 Low Reading.” 1-28-1966, p. 1. Accessed 5-11-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/kingston-daily-freeman-jan-28-1966-p-1/

Kingston Daily Freeman, NY. “Kingston, Area Digging Out After 9½-12 Inch New Snow.” 1-31-1966, p1. Accessed 5-11-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/kingston-daily-freeman-jan-31-1966-p-1/

Kingston Daily Freeman, NY. “State Captive.” 1-31-1966, p. 6. Accessed 5-11-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/kingston-daily-freeman-jan-31-1966-p-6/

Lowell Sun, MA. “One Dead in Latest Storm.” 1-31-1966, p. 20. Accessed 5-11-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/lowell-sun-jan-31-1966-p-35/

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, TX. “Front Sends Cold Deep Into South.” 1-31-1966, p. 1. Accessed 5-9-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/lubbock-avalanche-journal-jan-31-1966-p-23/

Morning Herald, Hagerstown, MD. “Cold Wave Due to Hang Around.” 1-29-1966, p. 1. Accessed 5-10-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/morning-herald-jan-29-1966-p-1/

New York Times. “East Coast Blizzard Drops 7 Inches of Snow Here.” 1-31-1966, p. 20. Accessed 5-11-2022 at: https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1966/01/31/issue.html

New York Times. “Snow Rule Lifted in Bronx and S.I. …13 Deaths Laid to Storm.” 2-1-1966, p. 37. Accessed 5-11-2022 at: https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1966/02/01/113430340.html?pageNumber=37

New York Times. “The Blizzard of 1966: New York Shut by Worst Storm in 48 Years; East is Buried, Virginia to Massachusetts.” 1-9-1996. Accessed 5-11-2022 at: https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/09/nyregion/blizzard-1996-overview-new-york-shut-worst-storm-48-years-east-buried-virginia.html

News Herald, Willoughby, OH. “Bad Weather Here Worsens.” 1-31-1966, p. 4. Accessed 5-12-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/willoughby-news-herald-jan-31-1966-p-4/

News-Herald, Willoughby, OH. “Snow Shoveling Claims 2 Men.” 2-3-1966, p. 11. Accessed 5-12-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/willoughby-news-herald-feb-03-1966-p-21/

Post-Standard, Syracuse, NY. “County Areas [snowstorm news].” 2-2-1966, p. 7. Accessed 5-11-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/syracuse-post-standard-feb-02-1966-p-13/

Post-Standard, Syracuse, NY. “Deaths—Funerals…George M. Spencer.” 2-3-1966, p. 10. Accessed 5-11-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/syracuse-post-standard-feb-03-1966-p-65/

Press-Gazette, Hillsboro, OH. “Man Found Frozen to Death Here.” 2-3-1966, p. 1. Accessed 5-12-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/hillsboro-press-gazette-feb-03-1966-p-1/

Progress-Index, Petersburg, VA. “Deepest Snow Since 1940 Stills the Area.” 1-27-1966, p. 17. Accessed 5-13-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/petersburg-progress-index-jan-27-1966-p-17/

Progress-Index, Petersburg, VA. “Icy Highways Hazardous. State Hears Bad News…More Snow.” 1-28-1966, 2. Accessed 5-13-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/petersburg-progress-index-jan-28-1966-p-2/

Raleigh Register, WV. “Deaths…And…Funerals…Noon Harvey.” 2-1-1966, p. 8. Accessed 5-14-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/raleigh-register-feb-01-1966-p-8/

Republican-Courier, Findlay, Ohio. “Blizzard Grips Seaboard Region (continued from p.1.),” 1-31-1966, p. 2. Accessed 5-12-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/findlay-republican-courier-jan-31-1966-p-2/

Rhinelander Daily News, WI. “‘No Real Relief in Sight’ for Extreme Cold, Observers Report; Snow Tangles Traffic in South.” 1-29-1966, p.1. Accessed 5-14-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/rhinelander-daily-news-jan-29-1966-p-1/

Seymour Daily Tribune, IN. “Carbon Monoxide (continued from page 1),” 2-2-1966, p. 8. Accessed 5-10-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/seymour-daily-tribune-feb-02-1966-p-8/

Somerset Daily American, PA. “More Snow Falls on the County Tues.” 2-2-1966, p. 1. Accessed 5-12-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/somerset-daily-american-feb-02-1966-p-1/

Standard and Review, Aiken, SC. “Gaston Man Killed in Wagener Wreck.” 2-1-1966, p. 1. Accessed 5-13-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/aiken-standard-and-review-feb-01-1966-p-1/

Statesville Record & Landmark, NC. “Chester Cline Found Frozen.” 2-1-1966, p. 1. Accessed 5-12-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/statesville-record-and-landmark-feb-01-1966-p-1/

The Bee, Danville, VA. “‘Hot Forty-Two Degree Day Gives Snow, People Respite from Cold.” 2-2-1966, p. 1, 9. Accessed 5-13-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/danville-bee-feb-02-1966-p-9/

The Bee, Danville, VA. “Roofs Collapse; Exertions Bring Death to Two [story 14].” 1-31-1966, pp. 1-2. Accessed 5-13-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/danville-bee-jan-31-1966-p-1/

The Evening Capital, Annapolis, MD. “Police Seek Bus Driver.” 2-1-1966, p. 2. Accessed 5-11-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/annapolis-capital-feb-01-1966-p-2/

The Messenger, Athens, OH. “Road Official Suffers Attack Shoveling Snow.” 2-1-1966, p. 9. Accessed 5-12-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/athens-messenger-feb-01-1966-p-9/

The Register, Danville, VA. “Weather (continued from p. 1).” 1-29-1966, p. 2. Accessed 5-13-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/danville-register-jan-29-1966-p-2/

Troy Record, NY. “Area Gets 2-Day Lull in Snow Battle.” 2-1-1966, p. 1. Accessed 5-11-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/troy-record-feb-01-1966-p-1/

United Press International. “Storm Cost Per Day Set at $500,000.” Southwest Times, Pulaski, VA, 2-3-1966, 1. Accessed 5-13-2022: https://newspaperarchive.com/pulaski-southwest-times-feb-03-1966-p-1/

United Press International. “Bad Weather Conditions Contribute to Deaths.” Linton Daily Citizen, IN, 2-1-1966, 1. Accessed 5-10-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/linton-daily-citizen-feb-01-1966-p-1/

United Press International. “Deaths Blamed On Cold Wave.” Daily Banner, Greencastle, IN, 1-29-1966, p. 3. Accessed 5-9-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/greencastle-daily-banner-jan-29-1966-p-3/

United Press International. “Dies In Snow.” Bedford Daily Gazette, PA. 2-1-1966, p. 1. Accessed 5-9-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/bedford-gazette-feb-01-1966-p-1/

United Press International. “Entire State Snowbound, Storm Causes 11 Deaths.” Evening Observer, Dunkirk, NY. 1-31-1966, p. 1. Accessed 5-11-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/dunkirk-evening-observer-jan-31-1966-p-1/

United Press International. “Find Body of Woman in Snowbank at Harrisburg.” Lebanon Daily News. 1-31-1966, p1. Accessed 5-12-2022: https://newspaperarchive.com/lebanon-daily-news-jan-31-1966-p-1/

United Press International. “Five Ozark Teenagers Die in Parked Car.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-1-1966, p1. Accessed 5-8-2022: https://newspaperarchive.com/cullman-times-democrat-feb-01-1966-p-1/

United Press International. “Man Dies in Snow.” Leader-Times, Kittanning, PA, 2-3-1966, p. 2. Accessed 5-13-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/kittanning-leader-times-feb-03-1966-p-2/

United Press International. “Mid-Atlantic’s worst storm Leaves; Plains stuck again.” Kokomo Morning Times, IN. 1-28-1966, p. 1. Accessed 5-10-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/kokomo-morning-times-jan-28-1966-p-1/

United Press International. “N.E. Dug, Slid, Skidded Back to Work Today.” Lowell Sun, MA, 1-31-1966, p. 9. Accessed 5-11-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/lowell-sun-jan-31-1966-p-47/

United Press International. “Nation Numb.” Beckley Post-Herald and Raleigh Register, WV. 1-30-1966, 1. Accessed 5-9-2022: https://newspaperarchive.com/beckley-post-herald-raleigh-register-jan-30-1966-p-1/

United Press International. “New Winter Storm Develops.” The Daily Banner, Greencastle, IN. 2-1-1966, p. 1. Accessed 5-10-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/greencastle-daily-banner-feb-01-1966-p-1/

United Press International. “New Winter Storm Sweeps Into State.” Daily Independent, Kannapolis, NC. 2-2-1966, 1. Accessed 5-12-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/kannapolis-daily-independent-feb-02-1966-p-1/

United Press International. “Record freeze grips 11 states.” Press-Courier, Oxnard, CA, 1-30-1966, 1. Accessed 5-9-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/oxnard-press-courier-jan-30-1966-p-2/

United Press International. “Road Employee Dies on Duty.” Dominion-News, Morgantown, WV. 2-1-1966, p. 11. Accessed 5-14-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/morgantown-dominion-news-feb-01-1966-p-11/

United Press International. “Six North Carolina Deaths Blamed on Snow and Cold.” Daily Independent, Kannapolis, NC, 1-31-1966, p. 3. Accessed 5-12-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/kannapolis-daily-independent-jan-31-1966-p-3/

United Press International. “State still reels under heavy snow.” New Castle News, PA. 2-2-1966, p. 1. Accessed 5-12-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/new-castle-news-feb-02-1966-p-2/

United Press International. “State storm death toll stands at 30.” New Castle News, PA, 2-3-1966, p.2. Accessed 5-9-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/new-castle-news-feb-03-1966-p-4/

United Press International. “Sunny Southland Counts 50 Storm Dead. New Winter Storm Brewing in Midwest.” Cullman Times, AL. 2-1-1966, 1. Accessed 5-8-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/cullman-times-democrat-feb-01-1966-p-1/

United Press International. “Terre Haute Couple Found Dead at Home.” Linton Daily Citizen, IN. 2-1-1966, p. 1. Accessed 5-10-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/linton-daily-citizen-feb-01-1966-p-1/

United Press International. “Tractor-Trailers, Cars in Big Chain Reaction Collision Due to Blizzard.” Cumberland Evening Times, MD. 1-31-1966, p. 4. Accessed 5-10-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/cumberland-evening-times-jan-31-1966-p-4/

United Press International. “Traffic is Halted by Severe Storm.” Cumberland Evening Times, MD. 1-31-1966, p.4. Accessed 5-10-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/cumberland-evening-times-jan-31-1966-p-4/

United Press International. “Weather Breaks 19th Century Records. Mercury Plunges Below Zero In More Than Half Of Nation.” Cullman Times, AL. 1-30-1965, p. 1. Accessed 5-8-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/cullman-times-democrat-jan-30-1966-p-1/

United States Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Vital Statistics of the United States 1966: Volume II – Mortality, Part A. Washington: GPO, 1968. Accessed 4-29-2022 at: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsus/mort66_2a.pdf

Valley Independent, Monessen, PA. “Weather Blamed in Two Area Deaths.” 1-31-1966, p. 1. Accessed 5-12-2022 at: https://newspaperarchive.com/monessen-valley-independent-jan-31-1966-p-1/

Wikipedia. “North American blizzard of 1966 [Jan 26-29].” 1-9-2022 last edit. Accessed 5-7-2022 at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_blizzard_of_1966