Event Summary

On 3/16/1956 at 12:00 AM a/an Heavy Snow Event event began to impact New York City. During this event, New York City experienced the following hazards: Heavy Snow and High Winds. Event related weather hazards were felt in the Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The event lasted until 3/17/1956 12:00 AM.

Upon event completion, the maximum depth of snowfall recorded was 6.20 in. During this event maximum wind speed was n/a.